Advanced Diploma in Operations Management

Purpose

The purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Operations Management is to develop the students’ applied and cognitive competencies in acquisition, interpretation, understanding and applications of Operations Management principles so that students should be able to analyse and explain operations decisions. Additionally, the student should also be able to reflect on the theories and application of these operations management decisions in their respective workplace. The qualification is to develop a graduate competency in the knowledge, attitudes, insight and skills required for the quality management and related professions. The proposed curriculum will enable the graduate to competently apply and integrate theoretical principles, evidence-based techniques, practical experience and appropriate skills in an independent manner in a variety of settings.

Admission Requirements

The minimum admission requirement is a relevant National Diploma or Diploma qualification at NQF level 6 or NQF level 6 equivalent. Students are selected on the basis of academic merit and an approved field(s) of study. An average mark of 60% in the previous degree qualification is required. Although preference will be given to student with Operations Management and Management Services qualifications.

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