Microcredentials

Microcredential 

Operations Management Microcredential: Online distance learning

Duration: 10 weeks
Credits: 10 Academic Credits (PG)
Delivery: All course content is delivered on Moodle, our virtual learning platform. You will converse with the tutors and fellow students in online forums.
Timetable: Fully online and flexible, with no scheduled classes to attend.
Fee: £625 per place (See Fees & Funding section below)
College: College of Social Sciences
School: Adam Smith Business School

Course start date: Monday 28th September 2026

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This course introduces students to elements of operations management, showing how transformation processes sit at the heart of all organizations. It examines tools, techniques and frameworks that are used in operating, analysing and improving processes.

Why this course

The course aims to introduce students to a range of operations theories, frameworks and tools that will equip them to analyse organisational processes.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Analyse the main elements of organisational transformation processes.

2. Critique key concepts in operations management, including lean/JIT, supply chain management, quality management and operations risk management.

3. Apply a range of appropriate tools to solving operations problems.

The Operations Management course is one of the 10-credit components of the PgCert in Executive Management (Online Distance Learning (ODL) 'stackable' programme) launched at Adam Smith Business School in January 2026. See the 'Further Study Options' section for more details. 

Adam Smith Business School is triple accredited

Course structure

This course explores the principles and practices of agile leadership and is designed to equip you with the skills needed to lead effectively in fast-paced and complex environments.

  • Week 1: Introduction to Operations Management
  • Week 2: Operations Strategy 
  • Week 3: Operations Process Design
  • Week 4: Just-in-Time (JIT) and Lean Operations
  • Week 5: Inventory Management
  • Week 6: Managing Quality in Operations - Part 1
  • Week 7: Managing Quality in Operations - Part 2
  • Week 8: Supply Chain Management 
  • Week 9: Managing Risks 
  • Week 10: Technology and Innovation in Operations Management

Course alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all courses as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a course. For more information, please see: Student contract.

Career prospects

This course is designed to equip learners with skills to progress into the following roles and industries:

Roles:

  • Operations Assistant / Co-ordiantor / Manager
  • Senior Operations Manager
  • Operations Director
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Production Planner
  • Quality Assurance Officer
  • Logistics Coordinator
  • Process Improvement Specialist

Industries:

  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Retail & E‑commerce
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Health & Social Care Operations
  • Public Sector Administration
  • Technology & Digital Operations
  • Transport & Distribution
  • Food & Beverage Production
  • Professional Services & Consultancy

 

Fees & funding

Course fee: £625 per place.

Alumni, volume-based (group) and former UofG SFC Upskilling learner discounts are available (please direct discount enquiries to Keir.Elder@glasgow.ac.uk) 

Entry requirements

It is suggested that learners on this course are educated to at least Undergraduate level and have an IELTS equivalent of 6.5. Learners will not be asked to prove their academic or professional history. 

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Further Study Options

This Microcredential is a standalone course and also contributes 10 credits towards the 60 credits required for completion of the PGCert in Executive Management. The suite of Microcredential courses are all 10-credit Online Distance Learning offerings: