Diploma in Industrial and Operations Management

About the Programme

In an age of increased globalization, companies all around the world seek to leverage on the strengths of different economies in order to produce and deliver  their products and services in the most cost-effective manner. We need more than ever, therefore, to understand and optimize engineering and business processes to ensure the smooth flow of products and services and thus the continued growth and survival of such companies.

Programme Aims

The programme aims to develop knowledgeable and enterprising young professionals who will apply their skills to the demands of industry. They will be adept in the art of problem solving and remain effective learners in the ever-evolving arena of the manufacturing and logistics industries.

This programme will provide a well rounded education that comprises of both the technical and the general. Discipline and specialization-specific modules will equip you with a solid understanding of engineering and business process flow, operations research, optimization, and inventory management. They will also give you a strong grasp of manufacturing planning and control, facilities planning and design, quality management, human factors engineering and simulation. General modules will equip our graduates with an excellent foundation in innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship, as well as train you in communication and life-long learning skills.

Your Future Career

Graduates from this programme can look forward to excellent career prospects. With our diploma, you will have ample opportunities to begin a career in the manufacturing, production, service, warehousing, distribution and logistics industries. You may also be employed as assistant or associate engineers in quality assurance, reliability, manufacturing and testing, or as executives and officers in logistics, transportation, planning, purchasing and inventory management.

Your Further Education

The School believes in and advocates the pursuit of higher education beyond the polytechnic programme. Our diploma programmes are designed to meet the requirements for advanced standing in local and overseas Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL).

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