Operations Management

Faculty of Engineering and Technology Department: Industrial Engineering & Operations Management National Diploma: Operations Management B Tech: Operations Management

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3. Why study Operations Management? If you are a person who likes working with people, who enjoys analysing and solving problems, developing solutions, gaining co-operation, motivating people, and who always seeks better, quicker and cheaper ways of doing things - then this is the course for you! Qualified persons in Operations Management are employed by manufacturing companies and service organisations because this qualification is most suitable for careers in production and operations management. In operations management you will specialise in production scheduling, material movement, inventory control, quality management, work simplification, productivity improvement, and will contribute to the design and implementation of integrated systems comprising capital, plant, manpower and raw materials. Your objective will be to constantly improve methods, procedures and practices within an organisation in order to increase productivity and profits. 4. Job Opportunities Operations Management offers a challenging and exciting career in the private sector. The expertise and skills that you will achieve find their optimum application and growth in the manufacturing industry, progressively, as Production Assistant / Production Planner, Production Scheduler / Head Planner, Production Superintendent, Production Manager and Operations Management. People with Operations Management qualifications and experience are also well equipped to start their own businesses and may later register with the Production Management Institute as professional Operations Managers. 5. Major Expenses for the Year Registration fee: Accommodation: Class / course fees: Books: Pocket money: Transport to campus: 6. Bursaries and Loans Several bursaries and loans are available on grounds of need and academic performance. Leadership bursaries are also available to students who prove themselves to be leaders on campus. The closing date for bursaries and loans is 30 November. All enquiries must be directed to: Financial Aid Bureau, Vaal University of Technology, Private Bag X021, Vanderbijlpark, 1900.

2. Course Structure A diploma will be awarded after successful completion of 13 subjects (three years full time theoretical education). First year: Operations Management I, Organisational Effectiveness I, Manufacturing Technology I, Workplace Dynamics I, Computer Skills I, Communication Studies 1 & 2. Second year: Operations Management II, Organisational Effectiveness II, Costing and Estimating I, Operational Research III, Communication Skills I. Third year: Operations Management III, Operations Management Techniques II and III, Labour Law, Organisational Effectiveness III, Operations Management Practice I. Note: All the subjects consist of two modules, each will be offered on a semester basis during the year of study. Basic principles and theories are continuously supported by assignments, practical projects and computer applications. All classes and study materials are available in English. COURSE PREREQUISITES (i) A National Diploma in Operations Management or equivalent qualification. (ii) An average of 60% for the subjects at the National Diploma level. COURSE DURATION A BTech: Operations Management degree will be awarded after successfully completing the following subjects which can be completed in one year: COURSE STRUCTURE Introduction to Marketing Management I Mod 1 & 2 Research Methodology Mod 1 & 2 Financial Planning and Control III Mod 1 & 2 Operations Management Techniques IV Mod 1 & 2 Operations Management IV Mod 1 & 2

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Faculty of Engineering and Technology Department: Industrial Engineering & Operations Management National Diploma: Operations Management B Tech: Operations Management

6.1 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) - NSFAS offers an opportunity for academically deserving and financially needy students to access a loan, part of which (40%) can be converted into a bursary, depending on students pass rates. Awards during 2003 ranged between R1 500 and R20 000. - Loans have to be repaid once you are employed and your annual salary is R26 300 or more and payment would be deducted from monthly salaries of those who have received assistance from the scheme, based on an individuals earnings. Interest charged on loans is subsidised. 6.2 Who qualifies for an NSFAS loan? - South African citizens registered at a South African University. - An undergraduate, studying for a first tertiary educational qualification. - Individuals able to demonstrate potential for academic success. - Financially needy individuals. 6.3 Where do you apply for a loan? From Financial Aid Bureaus at the University and former technikons where you are / or plan on studying. They will offer advice and assistance with loan applications. 7. Registration and Accommodation Prospective students are advised to apply early in the year preceding registration for admission to the course, and/or for hostel accommodation. Arrangements can be made to visit the campus in this regard. Closing date for application for registration and accomodation is the 30 November each year. 7.1 International students: First Semester and Year students: 30 October and 30 November. Second Semester: 15 May. 8. Enquiries Student Registration, Vaal University of Technology, Private Bag X021, VANDERBIJLPARK 1900, Further enquiries may be addressed to Head of Department: Industrial Engineering and Production Management Vaal University of Technology Private Bag X021 Vanderbijlpark 1900 Tel: (016) 950-9441; Fax: (016) 950-9797 e-mail: suzie@vut.ac.za website: www.vut.ac.za Call Centre: 0861 861 888 or 0861 861 VUT

Applications / Admissions enquiries: Maggie 016 950 9126 Study programmes may be altered without notification. For further information about the Vaal University of Technology view our website at www.vut.ac.za The following are extracts from the ECSA (Engingeering Council of South Africa) webpage www.ecsa.co.za - International affairs. Sydney Accord (persons with a B Tech and relevant experience) Flowing from the Washington Accord, a similar Agreement was developed for Engineering Technologists or Incorporated Engineers, called the Sydney Accord (SA), which was signed in June 2001. The signatories to the Agreement are: Australia (IEAust), Canada (CCPE), Hong Kong, China (HKIE), Ireland (IEI), New Zealand (IPENZ), South Africa (ECSA) and United Kingdom (ECuk). Dublin Accord (Persons with a Diploma and relevant experience) The Dublin Accord (DA) was signed in May 2002 and its signatories are: Canada (CCPE), Ireland (IEI), South Africa (ECSA) and United Kingdom (ECuk). The Department of Co-operative Education assists in experiential learning administration and placements. Contact details: Tel: 016-950-9496, Fax: 016-950-9759, E-mail: education@vut.ac.za The Institution makes every attempt to accommodate students with disabilities.