Level 6 Certified in Operation Management

Level 6 is equivalent to Bachelor's level

The aim of this level 6 is to provide learners with an understanding of the production/operations management function in both manufacturing and service industries and to introduce key issues and techniques in operations management.

Level 6 is equivalent to Bachelor’s level and could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fees to Bachelor programs of Paris-U.

Programs in details

Outcome

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the nature and importance of operations management.

1.1 Explain why operations management is important for organisations.

1.2 Analyse the operations functions of a selected organisation.

1.3 Evaluate the operations management process of a selected organisation using relevant models.

2. Be able to evaluate the link between operations management and strategic planning.

2.1 Appraise the importance of the ‘Three Es’ to organisations.

2.2 Assess the impact of the tension between cost minimisation and quality maximisation.

2.3 Evaluate the significance of the five performance objectives that underpin operations management to organisation.

3. Be able to assess how to organise a typical production process.

3.1 Assess how linear programming adds value to a given production process.

3.2 Evaluate critical path analysis and network planning.

3.3 Analyse the need for operational planning and control in a selected production process.

4. Be able to apply relevant techniques to the production of an operational plan for an organisation.

4.1 Produce a set of clearly defined operational outcomes for a selected organisation.

4.2 Produce a network plan indicating the resultant critical path.

4.3 Assess how quality management techniques are applied to improve operations in a selected organisation.

Topics

Topics:

Nature and importance of operations management

Course Coverage:

Operations management: a definition of Operations Management (OM) and its key elements; importance of OM for all organisations; impact on OM of changes in the business environment and in achieving strategic objectives; activities of core functional areas and their interrelationships; differences and similarities between services and products

Operations functions and processes

Course Coverage:

Operations function: the management of resources for the production and delivery of goods or services; the role of OM in achieving strategic objectives; activities of core functional areas and their interrelationships; differences and similarities between services and products; impact of environmental issues; impact of ethical behaviour; role of the supply chain;
Processes: input-transformation-output process; processes hierarchy; characteristics of operations processes e.g. four Vs – volume, variety, variation, visibility; business process modelling, lean management techniques, integration of supply chain e.g. Just in Time (JIT);

Operational efficiency and strategic operations

Course Coverage:

The 3 Es: economy; efficiency and effectiveness • Time, resources, budgets; external analysis, e.g. PESTLE; links and differences between operations management and strategic planning; the paradox: efficiency (thrift) versus effectiveness (quality)
Time, resources, budgets, external analysis, e.g. PESTLE; links and differences between operations management and strategic planning; the paradox: efficiency (thrift) versus effectiveness (quality)
The five OM performance objectives: cost; dependability; flexibility; quality and speed; internal and external benefits of excelling in each performance objective; trade-offs between objectives;

Operational techniques, planning and control

Course Coverage:

Linear programming – definition and applications in planning and production; Critical Path Analysis; flow charts, network planning; activities involved in capacity planning; inventory planning; project management and quality assurance/control

Operational plan, monitoring and control

Course Coverage:

Using planning techniques, e.g. Critical Path Analysis, meeting the requirements; Outcome determination: the five performance objectives
Quality assurance and quality control mechanisms, fish bones; quality circles; variance analysis, six sigma, product quality and service quality, benchmarking; best practice; self assessment; vision; continuous improvement; quality characteristics; importance of quality

Reading

Chaffey, D. (2009) E-business and e-commerce management: Strategy, implementation and practice. Harlow: Financial Times/Prentice.
Greasley, A. (2007) Operations Management. Hampshire, United Kingdom: John Wiley and Sons
Hugos, M. H. (2011) Essentials of Supply Chain Management. Chichester: Wiley.
Mahadeva, B. (2010) Operations Management: Theory and Practice. New Delhi: Dorling Kindersley (pvt.) Limited.
Sheffi, Y. (2005) The Resilient Enterprise: Overcoming Vulnerability for Competitive Advantage. Cambridge, MT: MIT Press.
Slack, N. (2006) Operations Management. 5th edition. London: FT/Prentice Hall
Stadtler, H. and Kilger, C. (2008) Supply Chain Management and Advanced Planning: Concepts, Models, Software and Case Studies. Hamburg: Springer.
Turban, T., Lee, J. K., King, D., Liang, T. P. and Turban, D. (2010) Electronic Commerce 2010: A Managerial Perspective. 6th Edition. New York: Pearson Education.

Entry

Entry requirements

To enroll The Level 6 Certified, the learner must possess:

Graduated vocational schools or College or completed 2nd year of Bachelor or
Relevant NQF / QCF / RQF Level 5 Diploma, or equivalent or
HNDs/ NVQs/ Foundation degrees/ Diploma of higher education (DipHE) or
At least 2 year working experience.
And learners must be over 18 years old.

Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) reserves the highest decision-making power for admission whether to accept or not accept after a specific review of each candidate’s profile to ensure that they can comprehend and gain benefits when participating. For the fake university or diploma mills, Paris-U shall not be accepted.

English requirements

If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent

Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 6.5; Reading and Writing must be at 6.5 or equivalent

Certified

After graduating from Level 6 Certified, students receive all certified documents from Université Libérale de Paris.

Certified Documents:

e-Certificate from Université Libérale de Paris.
Hard copy certificate from Université Libérale de Paris.
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualification (APELQ) certified from Paris-U for credit and tuition fee transfer
Accreditation & Recognition certified from Paris-U.

Because the program is accredited and recognized, students can easily use certified in the working environment and have many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, in case if you want to study for a university degree, students can convert all credits and the full tuition fee when participating in the program Paris-U.

Level 6 Certified means

Université Libérale de Paris’s Level 6 Certified means:

Paris-U Level 6 certification is the certified at the bachelor level and is equivalent to:

Level 6 certificate of Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) of UK
Level 9 certificate of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
Level 6 certificate of Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW)
Level 6 certificate of European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
Level 7 & 8 certificates of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
Level 6 certificate of ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
Level 7 & 8 certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)

Transfer Credits & Fees to BBA

Students can convert all credits and the full tuition fee when participating in the Paris-U academic programs if they want to study for an academic degree.

Credits transfer:

Learners can accumulate 20 credits from the Level 6 Certified program when participating in the Bachelor of Business Administration with Hons – final year. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE

Tuition fee transfer:

When participating in the BBA with Hons program, students who have graduated 1 Level 6 Certified will receive a discount equivalent with short courses tuition fee. Please see the tuition fee transfer HERE

APEL.Q

[APEL.Q] – Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) for Award of Academic Qualifications (Q) is the award of academic qualifications to individual learners through the evaluation and assessment of prior experiential learning towards fully accredited programmes offered by Paris-U. A degree with [APEL.Q] pathway is granted on the basis of the knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired through formal, informal, or non-formal learning.

As a crucial component of Liberal Education, Paris-U is the first university in the world to fully implement the APEL.Q approach to acknowledge past experience and knowledge. Assist students in becoming rapidly recognized and entering the labor market.

Short Courses Certified programs are completely approved and recognized, according to the same rigorous standards as academic degree programs. Learners might include this qualification in their portfolios when submitting for the APEL.Q examination.

Please note that, the APEL.Q process will leads to only MBA degree of Paris-U, not dual degree. For more information, read more HERE

Apply Policy

Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) Certified program is not-for-profit, so the tuition fees are fully supported by Paris-U, and its partners. Université Libérale de Paris reserves the right not to accept more students if the number exceeds the quotas.

Apply Policy:

To participate in Paris-U’s Short courses program, students need to meet the entry criteria corresponding to each level. Please see the “Entry” tab for more details.
Paris-U will not accept applicants if their entry qualifications are from diploma mill universities or schools/universities that are not accredited.
For Level 6 short courses programs, if an entry diploma is unavailable, students must demonstrate a minimum of 2 years of work experience in the relevant field.
English is not a mandatory entry requirement for short course programs, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Candidates should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at Paris-U.

Apply Process

Apply Process:

Choose the program that suits your requirements. Note that applicants without a university degree will not be able to participate in the program at Level 6, and applicants without a Master’s degree will not be able to participate in the program at Level 7.
Email your application to support@paris-u.fr with all the required documents. You could download the application form here.
Our admission department will contact you and guide you through further processes if the registration documents need to be supplemented.
Université Libérale de Paris will issue the Letter of Acceptant (LOA). You wil proceed to the next steps according to the instructions and pay tuition fee.
Université Libérale de Paris will issue a student confirmation letter, login account to the e-learning system and related documents.
You have become an official LAS student and enjoy your study journey.

The Short Courses Certified program is a fully online program. You can study anytime, anywhere. The final exam will be uploaded to the system and marked by the academic panel of Paris-U . Students must submit assignments on time. Otherwise, the student is considered not to continue the program

Tuition fees

Tuition policies are in keeping with the provisions of the Paris-U policy and subject to change without notice. In some case, Paris-U offer variety of Scholarships for International Students.

Level 6 short courses tuition feee & e-certificate

0 €

Hard copy certificate & APEL.Q documents

0 €

Transfer to Paris-U degrees

0 €

Université Libéral de Paris

Université Libéral de Paris (Paris-U) offers higher education programmes in English only and that are different from the French National Curricula and Programmes leading to French Government accredited university qualifications, which falls under the French Public Higher Education sector.

Level 6 Certified in Operation Management