Operations Excellence MSc
Part-time entry
Operations Excellence is a truly world-leading programme developed by Cranfield University through a unique partnership with Rolls-Royce and the Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge. The course - now open to other companies - has been designed to prepare manufacturing engineers for a role in the changing world of manufacturing operations which will lead to an improvement in manufacturing competitiveness within organisations. The course addresses the need for highly trained operations professionals required to transform operations into a world-class business in all sectors of manufacturing industry.
In order to undertake this programme you will need the support of your employer or sponsoring company.
The course's key benefits and features include:
- Career enhancement while you study modules and undertake project work
- Tailored to meet the increasing demand for world-class operations professionals
- Professional accreditation by IET, IMechE and RAeS
- Combines theory and practice with 60% company focused project work allowing you to develop solutions to problems
- Group and individual thesis projects supported by employer/sponsoring company
- Consultancy to companies supporting their employees in relation to projects
- Excellent staff to student ratio offering access to leading academics
- Industry practitioners teach alongside academic specialists from Cranfield and Cambridge
- Dedicated support for off-campus learners including extensive information resources managed by Cranfield University's library
- Alumni membership providing excellent network opportunities
This course is suitable for:
- Graduates with science, engineering, IT and business related degrees keen to enhance their careers in manufacturing or related industries
- Graduates currently working in industry keen to extend their skills to enable future progression to senior management positions
- Individuals with other qualifications who possess considerable relevant experience



