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Opleiding: Management Science and Operational Research, MSc
Learning purpose
The aim of this course is to provide you with a good grounding in management science and operational research techniques as well as operations management, including the most up-to-date practices, methodologies and tools, to help participants make better organisational and operational decisions. The course is intended for students with an undergraduate degree in any discipline with significant quantitative content, who wish to enhance their qualifications and-or move into management science and operational research.
Programme
For Masters level, all five modules are compulsory. Those taking the PG Certificate will take two compulsory modules and those choosing the PG Diploma will take four modules.
All students take
- Operations Management
- Operational Research Methods
This is the step-off point for the PG Cert in Management Science and Operational Research. PGDip and MSc students take
- Decision Modelling and Simulation
Andone from the following options
- Advanced Operational Research
- Managing Projects
- Risk Management Techniques
- MSc students complete
- Management Science Dissertation
Advanced Operational Research (30 Credits) - Optional - Decision Modelling and Simulation (30 Credits) - Compulsory
- Dissertation in Management Science and Operational Research (60 Credits) - Compulsory
- Managing Projects (30 Credits) - Optional
- Operational Research Methods and Statistical Analysis (30 Credits) - Compulsory
- Operations Management (30 Credits) - Compulsory
- Risk Management Fundamentals (30 Credits) - Optional
Entry Requirements
Normally a second class honours degree or above, or an equivalent overseas qualification, or a professional qualification deemed of equivalent standard. Exceptionally, we consider applicants without a first degree based on their professional experience.
English language requirements
You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL (paper based) 575 or TOEFL (internet based) 90 with specified minimum scores for each component.
Professional perspective and employment market
The course will develop your knowledge, skills and capabilities to an advanced level in management science and operational research preparing you for managerial positions in a variety of public and private sector organisations. As a result of the enhancement of your independent problem-solving and decision-making abilities during the course, as a graduate you are also better equipped for entrepreneurial activity.
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