The Award in Operational Management (Business Administration) is designed to assist students understand the key aspects of operations management. It explores how operations work across different types of businesses, highlights the major elements involved in producing goods and services, and shows how effective management shapes modern organisations.

Learners will learn how to:

• Explore the concepts, structure, and strategic roles of operations within the business process cycle in modern organisations.
• Develop decision-making and problem-solving skills using operations techniques.
• Manage operational activities while integrating with other business functions.
• Critically evaluate and refine investigative processes and procedures.
• Apply skills to create and present sustainable problem-solving ideas and propositions.
• Assess operational processes to handle variations in volume and product variety.
• Write clear, professional business reports.
• Provide effective, practical solutions to business problems.
• Solve operations management challenges efficiently and in a timely manner.

Mode of Assessment

This award will be assessed through the use of an assignment.

Target Audience

The Award in Operational Management is intended for those who are aged 21+ and aspire to work or are already working in the operational field

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