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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 1,000
Start Date
Medium of studying
Blended
Duration
36 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Foundation
Major
Logistics and Inventory Control | Management | Operations Management
Area of study
Business and Administration
Education type
Blended
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 1,000
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


The FdSc Operations Management program from the University of Lincoln is a Work Based Distance Learning program designed for individuals in full-time employment within relevant operations management environments. This program aims to bridge the gap between workplace experience and academic learning, providing a framework to support and accredit skills and knowledge gained on the job. The program focuses on utilizing work experience and previous learning to advance careers through personal and professional development and enhance employability. Delivered over three years with modules spanning two levels, the program emphasizes the application of theory in practice, with a capstone work-based project and immediate opportunities to apply learning in the workplace.

Program Outline


FdSc Operations Management - University of Lincoln


Degree Overview:

The FdSc Operations Management program is a Work Based Distance Learning (WBDL) program designed for individuals in full-time employment within a relevant operations management environment. It aims to bridge the gap between learning at work and learning at university, recognizing the skills and knowledge gained in the workplace and providing a framework to support and accredit this learning. The program emphasizes utilizing work experience and previous learning to advance careers through personal and professional development, increasing management competence, and enhancing overall employability.


Outline:

The program is structured over three years, with modules delivered across two levels:


Level 1:

  • Introduction to Academic Study Skills: This module introduces students to various tools and techniques of study, equipping them with a basic toolkit for their academic journey.
  • It introduces the underlying concepts of operations management and how these can be used to develop and deliver operational outcomes linked to strategic goals.
  • Managing People: This module explores the development of staff within an organization.
  • It outlines the theory, practice, and individual experiences of supporting and managing people to deliver operational outcomes. It also reviews the principles of HRM to understand how people can be developed to meet their own needs and those of the organization.
  • Planning and Control Systems: This module brings together people and systems within the operational concept to develop planning and control insight into the delivery of the operation.
  • While focused on internal elements, it also takes initial steps in looking beyond the organization to develop a view of the value chain.

Level 2:

  • Academic Study Skills: This module builds on the initial learning skills from Level 1, focusing on more advanced skills, particularly research skills, to prepare students for the capstone module.
  • Digital Technologies in Operations: This module examines the impact of new technology on the operational process and how it affects the management of processes and systems.
  • Digital technologies are presented as a key tool for managers to use in designing, delivering, and improving operational processes.
  • Leadership and Management Development: This module moves beyond basic management skills, exploring the role of the individual in leading and managing a team within the operational context.
  • It draws on Level 1 study to review the role of the manager as a leader within a team.
  • Work-Based Project: This capstone module provides students with the opportunity to apply, integrate, and deepen the knowledge, insights, and skills learned throughout the program.

Teaching:

The program utilizes a range of digital and technological learning tools to support individual learning programs focused on work-related and relevant learning. It provides direct access to specialist expertise to support work-based projects and extend the scope of student activities. The program also emphasizes immediate opportunities to apply theory in practice in the workplace.


Careers:

The program is designed to help students advance their careers by furthering their management competence and general employability. It can enable students to extend their skills, knowledge, and perspective, providing them with opportunities for personal and career development.


Other:

The program offers several benefits to students, including:

  • Academic recognition for learning already achieved
  • Individual learning programs focused on work-related and relevant learning
  • Immediate opportunities to apply theory in practice in the workplace
  • Improved workplace performance and the ability to respond to change
  • The University of Lincoln is a member of AACSB, a global nonprofit association connecting educators, students, and businesses to achieve a common goal: to create the next generation of great leaders.
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Academic Programs:

The provided context lists a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by the University of Lincoln. These programs cover various disciplines, including:

    Arts and Humanities:

    Classical Studies, Creative Writing, Criminology, Dance, Drama, English, History, Illustration, Journalism, Law, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Photography, Politics, Sociology, and more.

    Business and Management:

    Accountancy and Finance, Banking and Finance, Business, Business Economics, Business and Finance, Business and Management, Business and Marketing, Business with Entrepreneurship, International Business Management, International Tourism Management, Sports Business Management, and more.

    Science and Technology:

    Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Applied Pharmaceutical Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Science, Bioveterinary Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology and Conservation, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Science, Games Computing, Geography, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Pharmaceutical Science, Physics, Robotics, Sport and Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning in Sport, Zoology, and more.

Other:

The context also provides information about Clearing offers for various programs, indicating the minimum UCAS Tariff Points required for admission.

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270
Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

All applicants will be selected for the programme individually, based on the articulated entry requirements in line with the University policy. It is expected that some students will use a combination of experience and previous qualifications to join the course, applicants who already hold a level 4 qualification may be able to start at Level 5, completing the final 4 modules to achieve the foundation degree. As this work based programme is designed for those who are not immediately continuing from Level 3, we consider a wide range of applications, so encourage individual eligibility requests.

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