Overview
This 1-year masters programme focuses almost entirely on the area of operations management. It blends cutting-edge academic thinking with best practice from industry to give graduates and professionals the opportunity to advance with a highly employable skillset.
Edinburgh Business School approach
- MSc Operations Management from the Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University develops critical understanding of the role operations management plays in relation to organisational performance and competitiveness.
- This masters degree will build knowledge of operations management principles and concepts, and explore how they can be applied across different organisational functions including finance, sales, marketing, human resource management and design.
Accreditation
MSc Operations Management is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport through its operations management sector.
Programme 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
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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National deadline is for Scottish and RUK students.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Operations and Quality Management View 6 other Masters in Operations and Quality Management in United Arab EmiratesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A good Honours degree (first or second class) or its non-UK equivalent in a relevant subject from a recognised British or overseas university.
Tuition Fee
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International
17304 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17304 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
7776 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7776 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part time fees:
UK/EU: £3,888
- Overseas: £8,652
Living costs for Dubai
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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