Overview
Knowledge and expertise in operations management is an important requirement of managers across all business functions and there is an increasing demand for operations management specialists in all types of organizations.
Programme Overview
The Operations Management programme at Heriot-Watt University will build knowledge of operations management principles and concepts, and how they can be applied, across different organizational functions including finance, sales, marketing, human resource management, and design.
It will also develop expertise in the use of various quality, process and supply chain management tools and techniques for analyzing and improving operations in a wide range of industries including manufacturing, services, the public sector, and the third sector.
On completion of the programme students are able to identify, conceptualize and define new problems and issues and have the ability to contribute towards the competitiveness of any organization.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Global Purchasing and Supply
- Quality Management and Engineering
- Operations Management
- System Thinking and Analysis
- Strategies for Managing Supply Chains
- Research Philosophy and Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Management, Organisation & Leadership Master in Management (MIM) View 1365 other Masters in Management, Organisation & Leadership in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. —
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- A good Honours degree (first or second class) or its non-UK equivalent in a relevant subject from a recognized British or overseas university.
Tuition Fee
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International
15560 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15560 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA
7168 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7168 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
Part time fees:
Scotland / Non-UK EU:£3,584
England / Northern Ireland / Wales: £3,584
Overseas: £7,780
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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