Managing Operations

Certificate

Course Details

Course Code	GA_BMOGC_S07
Level	7
Duration	1 year
Credits	15
Method of Delivery	Blended
Campus Locations	Mayo
Mode of Delivery	Part Time

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Course Overview

This module examines the design and management of processes involved in the production and delivery of products and/or services. This course involves approximately 2 days per month attendance at our Mayo Campus in addition to online delivery.

Operations is at the core of every business. This module aims to address the activities of designing and managing different processes to produce and deliver products and/or services. It will examine various strategies and concepts used in industrial sectors to transform raw materials/components/skills into products and services. This course will be delivered at the ATU Mayo campus over one half-day per month from September 2024 to May 2025.

Course Details

Year 1

Semester	Module Details	Credits	Mandatory / Elective
Year	Managing Operations This module aims to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the nature and role of operations in a variety of product and service organisations. It provides an overview of the key activities and processes in designing, delivering, planning and controlling operations. These are integrated with operations strategy and operations performance throughout the module. The role of people in operations is a key focus of the module and organising for continuous improvement. Sustainability is addressed specifically and as a theme throughout the module. Learning Outcomes 1. Explain the role of operations management and key terminology and concepts and how they apply to different operations scenarios; 2. Examine operations planning and control systems; 3. Demonstrate an awareness of sustainability in operations management, and it’s impact on process, practices and systems; 4. Demonstrate the ability to apply quality management systems in operations, and in continuous improvement of operations; 5. Appraise the design of operations in relation to process, layout and use of technology; 6. Demonstrate an overall knowledge of the role of people in all elements of operations. 7. Examine supply chain management activities and inventory management in relation to Operations;	15	Mandatory

Recommended Study Hours per week

Lectures normally take place between 9.00am and 6.00pm on the Thursday and Friday of the scheduled block classes throughout the academic year. It is recommended that you should try to allocate time outside work and programme studies to study for each of your modules on the programme.

Examination and Assessment

100% continuous assessment.

On-Campus Attendance Requirement

This course involves approximately 2 days per month attendance at the ATU Mayo Campus in addition to online engagement delivery.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

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Entry Requirements

The minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirement is Grade O6/H7 or better in five Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and English or Irish with a minimum of 160 points. A pass in any QQI FET Major award at Level 5 or 6 will meet the minimum entry requirement for this programme. International students holding cognate qualifications at the appropriate level will be considered for entry. Mature applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply. For further details on entry requirements for mature applicants, please see the course webpage. They may be invited for interview for the course.

Fees

Total Fees EU: €750

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Who Should Apply?

Suitable to those seeking career progression in the area of Supervisory Management – particularly those who wish to gain a better knowledge and understanding of the nature and role of operations in a variety of product and service organisations.