Program Overview

Program Overview

The Diploma in Production and Operations Management is a postgraduate program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage production and operations in various industries.

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Administrative Sciences, or an equivalent degree from a recognized university.
• Students who hold a Bachelor's degree in a non-related field may be accepted into the program after completing a number of bridging courses, as determined by the department council.
• The number of bridging courses should not exceed four courses, and students must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of C (pass) in these courses.

Program Structure

The program consists of 30 credited hours, divided into:

• 24 credited hours of core courses
• 6 credited hours of elective courses

Core Courses

The following core courses are required for the program:

1. Production Planning and Control (3 credited hours)
2. Research and Development (3 credited hours)
3. Operations Research (3 credited hours)
4. Logistics and Supply Chain Management (3 credited hours)
5. Total Quality Management (3 credited hours)
6. Project Management and Scheduling (3 credited hours)
7. Production Technology and Information (3 credited hours)
8. Operations Strategies (3 credited hours)

Elective Courses

Students can choose from the following elective courses:

1. Information Systems in Production (3 credited hours)
2. Quantitative Methods (3 credited hours)
3. Industrial Economics (3 credited hours)

University Overview

The University of Alexandria aims to restore its historical role by achieving a comprehensive qualitative leap in various fields of knowledge, within a framework of noble human values that enable it to regain its leading position, both locally and internationally.