Course details

About the Special Executive Masters Programme

The Special Executive Masters Programme, designed for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of business, is a brief yet intensive certificate training and seminar. It caters to accomplished professionals and specialists across various sectors, including private, public, and nonprofit, who have assumed new management responsibilities and require rapid expansion of their managerial expertise.

This programme serves a dual purpose. Firstly, it acts as a refresher course for those who obtained their Master's Degree long ago, offering a quick reminder and an academic update. Secondly, it serves as an accelerated programme for seasoned professionals who have never had the opportunity to pursue their master's degree, providing them with both academic and practical insights. This programme is especially beneficial for recently promoted individuals, facilitating their adjustment to their new roles and aiding them in making informed decisions.

Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be equipped to:

1. Comprehend the production process and quality management procedures.
2. Grasp the concepts of quality management, quality control, and assurance, and apply quality tools to enhance production processes.
3. Implement and uphold quality standards in the manufacturing and production processes for superior outcomes.
4. Recognize the significance of production and quality management processes as focal points in business.
5. Gain insights into practical business operations and strategies pertaining to quality control standards.
6. Evaluate the role and influence of leadership in supporting quality management systems.
7. Assess team dynamics and the contribution of teams to continuous improvement initiatives.
8. Compare various quality philosophies and tools, selecting the most suitable ones to establish priorities within their organizations.
9. Appraise the ethical commitment required of quality professionals.

Who should attend?

This programme is suitable for:

1. Leaders responsible for overseeing quality controls.
2. Professionals engaged in businesses heavily reliant on production and quality control.
3. Executives and Managers from diverse disciplines seeking a deeper understanding of quality control standards and production processes.
4. Professionals and leaders, including supervisors, involved in managing business associations and striving for improved organizational performance.

Modules:

Day 1: Understanding the Production and Process Quality Management

- Examining instances of national and international manufacturing and quality standard management, along with success stories.
- Delving into the legal framework governing the maintenance of quality standards in the manufacturing process.
- Exploring the components of the production function.
- Analyzing the requirements of product design and production strategy, including product life cycles, research and development, and organizational product development.
- Investigating aspects like facilities location, facilities layout, work measurement, and individual and organizational productivity in manufacturing.
- Addressing topics such as forecasting demand, production planning, scheduling, economic order quantity models, and project control.
- Covering aspects of purchasing and inventory management, including MRP I, MRP II, the purchasing function, expediting, and just-in-time management systems.

Day 2: Understanding Key Logistics for Production and Process Quality Management

- Identifying and analyzing issues related to the quality process and manufacturing management.
- Exploring the benefits and drawbacks of building flexibility into the manufacturing process.
- Analyzing the mix of Manufacturing Process Equipment, including special manufacturing processes and CAM layouts.
- Examining the function and purpose of existing Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Installations and how they enhance manufacturing, including ERP software.
- Introduction to process mapping and process management.
- Discussing management elements and planning tools.
- Delving into process auditing through the "Turtle Diagram."
- Introduction to Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

Day 3: Understanding Quality Management

- Grasping the concept of quality management, its significance in business, and related theories.
- Exploring quality management tools and techniques.
- Understanding the embedding of quality management within an organization, including teamwork, training and development, and fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement.
- Learning about the systems supporting quality management, including monitoring, control, and evaluation of quality standards.

Day 4: Cases in Public Policy Management

- This unit introduces and discusses a case study on production and quality process management in the context of public policy.

Day 5: Leadership and Management in Production and Quality, and Cause-based Business Nurturing

- Exploring the relationship between business outcomes and leadership management.
- Analyzing the role of leadership in supporting quality management systems.
- Understanding situational leadership in the context of quality.
- Examining the relationship between management and leadership.
- Discussing enterprise culture and the characteristics of different entrepreneurs.

Module: ASSIGNMENT & STUDY GUIDELINES

This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.

Module: LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

The Leadership and Organizational Behavior module aims to offer students a thorough grasp of leadership and the fundamentals of organizational behavior. Within this module, we delve into diverse leadership styles, traits, and behaviors crucial for successful leadership within contemporary organizations. Additionally, students will acquire the skills needed to assess and appraise organizational structures and culture, recognizing their influence on employee motivation, job satisfaction, and performance. Furthermore, we explore team dynamics, highlighting the significance of communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making in attaining organizational goals.

Module: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

This course aims to introduce learners to current debates, theories, and practices in the field of International Business.

Module: STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Upon successfully completing this unit, learners will have acquired knowledge and comprehension pertaining to the strategic allocation and oversight of financial resources within a corporate entity. They will grasp the significance of achieving corporate goals and optimizing returns for shareholders. Additionally, learners will develop a practical understanding of crafting business strategies and creating extensive business blueprints.

Module: BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS

To equip learners with the skills necessary for addressing challenges that emerge in the realms of leadership, management, and human resource development within organizational settings. This program empowers participants to evaluate the efficiency and efficacy of organizational strategies, procedures, and methodologies in the domain of proficient leadership and management, as well as the role played by HRM/HRD professionals in driving organizational transformations.

Module: STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

The objective of this unit is to enhance learners' comprehension of how proficiently managing human resources in a strategic manner can facilitate the attainment of organizational goals in various settings. Learners will assess the significance of strategic HR management and the utilization of leadership and management principles for the betterment of organizations.

Module: STRATEGIC MARKETING

The objective of this unit is to enhance learners' comprehension of the principles, techniques, and technical facets of strategic marketing and the complexities linked to marketing within the contemporary business landscape. This encompasses the integration of product innovation, promotional activities, distribution strategies, pricing approaches, relationship management, and various other components into a comprehensive strategy.

Accreditation

All of our courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to our information in about us for more details.

Entry requirement

Academic requirements do not apply to this non-credit bearing program. Nevertheless, students should possess practical experience in roles such as team lead, supervisor, or manager.