Quality and Operations Management, MSc
Chalmers University of Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Gothenburg, Sweden
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
SEK 160,000
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
Quality and Operations Management, MSc
For companies aiming to stay competitive in today's global markets, constant evolution and improvement of operations and processes is essential. Innovation in bringing new products to the market, as well as refinement of existing products and processes, is needed more than ever. These aspects constitute the underlying core of this master's programme.
Industrial interest in this area is rapidly increasing, and the techniques, philosophies and systems behind improving business operations and processes are becoming ever more widespread. Examples include Six Sigma, Lean Production and Lean Product Development, with many industrial companies and public organisations now beginning to implement these or similar programmes.
Successful implementation of these programmes requires a change in mindset, alongside wider organisational transformation. Also crucial are specialist engineers, equipped with the knowledge and techniques needed to lead quality-driven change processes and business improvements. Students on this Master's programme will form the next generation of these engineers, graduating with the skills necessary to lead these transformations.
Studying this programme will give you a thorough understanding of methods for identifying customer needs and business opportunities. A strong focus is placed on the usage of different qualitative and quantitative tools, production and delivery processes in manufacturing and services, and on techniques for their improvement. You will acquire the range of skills needed to manage improvement and change processes, whether in product development or production — skills including leadership, project management and change management.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are a great source of funding for Master's students who are liable to pay tuition fees. Some of these are administrated by Chalmers and others by external institutions. Additional scholarships may be appended to the list and applicants are therefore encouraged to check this webpage regularly.
Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Compulsory courses year 1
During the first year the programme starts with five compulsory courses that form a common foundation in Quality and operations management. Each course is usually 7.5 credits.
- Quality and operations management
- Integrated product development
- Design for quality
- Operations strategy
- Research methdology
Compulsory courses year 2
In the second year you must complete a master's thesis in order to graduate. The thesis may be worth 30 credits or 60 credits depending on your choice.
- Master's thesis
Program Outcome
Credits: 120
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the programme can find positions as quality and improvement process facilitators, problem solvers or change agents, production, quality or product development engineers or project managers. There is also the prospect of working within management in the above mentioned areas as well as management consultants or academic researchers.
Examples of positions acquired by students of earlier versions of this programme are: management consultants, production engineers, quality engineers, Six Sigma Black Belts, project leaders in product development and company internal quality consultants. Future career opportunities are not restricted to manufacturing organizations, but also include service providing organizations and public services.