Manufacturers in all sectors, from fast-moving consumer goods to car-makers, are under pressure to cut costs, raise productivity and get their products to market faster. This explains the surge in demand for operations specialists trained in all elements of the production process. The programme is well suited to the needs of manufacturers as it consists of five modules that cover the full spectrum of operations skills, from operations management and techniques to marketing, research and financial planning and control.
Type: undergraduate degree
Duration: 1 year part time
Compulsory Subjects
First year subjects:
- Operations Management
- Operations Management Techniques
- Introduction to Marketing Management
- Financial Planning and Control
- Research Methodology
Careers: production planner, production manager, operations manager.
Source: www.unisa.ac.za