Operations Management: Training, education, studies, information, overview of schools and offers
Operations Management - production science and industrial management in one
Questions and answers
Who is the target audience for the Operations Management course?
Employees from industrial companies, trading companies or industry-related service companies who design and manage value creation processes are the target group of the certificate course. They work in logistics, supply chain management and operations management, for example. Employees from customer service, process management and order processing in industrial and service companies who are entrusted with the design and management of service processes are also addressed by this continuing education, further training.
How comprehensive is the CAS Operations Management?
The CAS Operations Management comprises a total of 14 attendance days. It is credited with 12 ECTS. However, in addition to the attendance events (Fridays and Saturdays), sufficient time must also be allowed for self-study.
Is admission to CAS Operations Management possible without a university degree?
Admission to the Operations Management continuing education course is possible with a university degree and three years of professional experience as well as without a university degree. Persons without a university degree must, however, have a qualified continuing education, such as an Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) or an Advanced Federal Diploma (AFPE) and at least five years of professional experience. The Head of Studies decides on admission on a case-by-case basis.
What modules does the CAS Operations Management consist of?
Two modules must be attended for the certificate course, firstly the "Fundamentals of Operations Management" and secondly the compulsory elective module "Operations in Industry and Commerce" or "Service Operations".
What topics are covered in the Operations Management course?
In a CAS Operations Management at a University of Applied Sciences, students often deal with the following topics (the names vary from school to school):
- Fundamentals of operations management (including tasks, objectives and strategies of production and service management, lean management, quality, costs, time as target variables)
- Processes and supply chain (including process analysis and design, supply chain management, Kanban)
- Planning & control (including production and capacity planning, material requirements planning, IT systems in operations management)
- Performance & optimization (including KPIs, sustainability in operational processes, digital transformation & Industry 4.0)
Note: The exact content of a training course often depends on the respective training provider. To obtain reliable information, we recommend contacting the school directly. You can easily get in touch with the right contact person at the school using our contact form.
Is the CAS Operations Management part of an MAS?
If interested, this certificate course can be extended together with other CAS courses to the MAS Supply Chain & Operations Management; MAS Digital Transformation; MAS Business Informatics or MAS Business Analysis master's degree courses.
What is a CAS?
A CAS (Certificate of Advanced Studies) is a further education qualification from a Universities.
- Duration: Usually 1 semester part-time
- Title: "Certificate of Advanced Studies in (subject)"
- Recognition: International comparability via ECTS points
- ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System = international credit points)
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