MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management

City University of Hong Kong

Master degree

12 months

Application deadlines: May 31

Processing time: 30 days

Application fee: €33.8

Full-time, Part-time

Intakes: September

International tuition: €19,404

Domestic tuition: €17,677

Managing operations and supply chains management refers to the art of managing the flow of materials and products from source to user. In order to build up your quantitative and qualitative skills, you will learn what operations management of an individual organization is all about and then how the operations management of an individual organization fits within a larger supply chain. With this learning process, the knowledge you will be equipped with includes: the activities of sourcing and purchasing; conversion including capacity planning, technology solution, production scheduling, and materials planning; inventory management and inbound and outbound transportation; the linkage with the customer service, sales, promotion, and marketing activities; information technology for efficient supply chain and logistics management; and managing the information flow to support efficient trade and customer-supplier relationship by taking advantage of various electronic commerce enabling technologies, such as electronic data interchange (EDI) and the Internet. The programme benefits from the use of relevant technology and software packages (such as SAP, SAS, SPSS, and Service Models) to reinforce students’ understanding of the concepts, methods, and processes introduced.

This program can be done

On campus

Part-time

Exams:

IELTS
TOEFL iBT
TOEFL PBT

Applicants must hold a recognized Bachelor's degree; Working experience is preferred but NOT required. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should also fulfill the minimum English proficiency requirement.

There are many career opportunities in operations and supply chain management. Students with the analytical skills sets offered through the MScOSCM program will find job opportunities in a wide variety of industry sectors including consulting, distribution, third-party logistics service providers, retail, banking, and procurement/sourcing and supply chain functions within a manufacturing organization. Niche Area: Supply Chain/Logistics Management Supply Chain Manager/Analyst: Uses analytical/quantitative methods to predict, understand, and enhance supply chain processes. Responsible for assembling data, analyzing performance, and developing recommendations which support the management of a supply chain. Logistic Manager/Analyst: Evaluates, selects, and manages transportation carriers for inbound goods. Manages relationships with carriers and internal customers to ensure the timely delivery of goods. Niche Area: Service/Operations Management Operations Manager/Analyst: Uses scheduling and forecasting abilities, knowledge of statistical process control, and interpersonal skills. Responsible for coordinating daily operations schedules and forecasting future needs. Production Manager/Specialist: Develops and implements plans to optimize production cost. Responsible for production quality. Monitors inventory flow through the system, and works on stock location and order picking strategies to optimize work flow, utilization, and productivity. Niche Area: Materials Procurement & Management Procurement/Sourcing Manager: Works with internal customers and external suppliers to efficiently and effectively manage the purchasing process for the goods and services needed by the company. Responsible for identifying sources of supply, evaluating and selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships with suppliers. Production Manager/Specialist: Manages raw materials and/or components needed for manufacturing. Responsible for inbound inventory levels. Coordinates with purchasing, manufacturing and supplier to ensure reliable, cost efficient delivery of the raw materials to the production line.

Hong Kong , Hong Kong SAR China