Management and Analysis of Operations - Study line

 

Study line: Management and Analysis of Operations

Management and analysis of operations is a field of study that focuses on the efficient design, planning, and control of operational processes in organizations. The field encompasses a wide range of activities, from the production of goods to the delivery of services, and it is essential for the success of organizations in all sectors of the economy.

The study line in management and analysis of operations involves the development and application of analytical and quantitative tools to optimize operational processes. The study line covers a wide range of topics, including tools for mathematical programming, supply chain analytics, optimization, and industry 4.0. By studying these topics, you can gain insights into how organizations can optimize their operational processes to achieve their strategic goals.

Mandatory course

All mandatory courses under the polytechnic foundation and programme specific courses must be completed, in addition, the following must be fulfilled:

Programme specific courses, mandatory for this study line:

42112 Mathematical Programming Modelling 5 point January
42114 Integer Programming 5 point Autumn E4A (Tues 13-17)
42382 Industry 4.0 in Operations Management 5 point Autumn E5B (Wed 13-17)

Note that both 42112 and 42114 must be completed for this study line.

Choose the remaining 20 ECTS in Program specific courses from the following courses:

41637 Mass Customization - application of product configuration 10 point Autumn E5 (Wed 8-17)
42115 Network Optimization 5 point Autumn E4B (Fri 8-12)
42136 Large Scale Optimization using Decomposition 5 point Spring F2B (Thurs 8-12)
42137 Optimization using metaheuristics 5 point Spring F2A (Mon 13-17)
42380 Supply Chain Analytics 5 point Spring F5A (Wed 8-12)
42879 Decision Support and Strategic Assessment 5 point Autumn E2B (Thurs 8-12)

Suggested study plan (start September 2023)

You can only register 55 ECTS in the Programme specific category. If you take more courses, the ECTS exceeding this will be registered as electives. 

Polytechnical foundation
Programme specific courses
Thesis
Electives
1.Semester
42402
Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain... Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management (O&SCM)
5 point
41637
Mass Customization - application of product configuration
10 point
38108
Technology and Innovation Management
5 point
42114
Integer Programming
5 point
42112
Mathematical Programming Modelling
5 point
2.Semester
42380
Supply Chain Analytics
5 point
42136
Large Scale Optimization using... Large Scale Optimization using Decomposition
5 point
42137
Optimization using metaheuristics
5 point
42543
Management of organizational change
5 point
42417
Simulation in Operations Management
5 point
Elective
Elective
Shared
3.Semester
42879
Decision Support and Strategic... Decision Support and Strategic Assessment
5 point
42115
Network Optimization
5 point
42382
Industry 4.0 in Operations Management
5 point
42502
Facilitating Innovation in... Facilitating Innovation in Multidisciplinary Teams
5 point
Elective
Elective
10 point
4.Semester
Master thesis
Master's thesis
30 point

If doing a thesis on 32.5 or 35 ECTS, the ECTS exceeding 30 will be taken from the elective category. E.g., if writing a 35 ECTS thesis, you will only have 25 ECTS electives available.