Master Award in
Operations and Information Management for Project Managers
Master Award could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fees to Master’s programs of UKeU and/or Partner University.

Master Award in Operations and Information Management for Project Managers
The aim of this award is to develop a critical understanding of project management and information systems. Learners will explore how modern factors impact sector interrelationships and analyze the role of inventory management and scheduling in supporting organizational strategy.
Could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fee to the Level 7 Diploma in Project Management of UKeU.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Be able to evaluate the role of operations management in a company.
- 1.1 Analyse the similarities and differences between production and service operations
- 1.2 Analyse the interactions between major organizational functional areas
- 1.3 Evaluate a variety of operations management theories.
- 1.4 Evaluate the operations function and the operations manager’s responsibilities.
- 1.5 Evaluate current business concerns that affect operations management.
2. Understand product and service strategic capacity planning.
- 2.1 Evaluate the value of capacity planning.
- 2.2 Evaluate approaches to defining and assessing capacity.
- 2.3 Assess the elements to be taken into account when selecting whether to run in-house or outsource.
- 2.4 Analyse the steps involved in resolving constraint problems.
3. Understand the requirements for using information technology to manage inventory effectively.
- 3.1 Assess the importance and character of inventories.
- 3.2 Evaluate the need for efficient inventory management.
- 3.3 Assess the effectiveness of the AB-C inventory management method.
- 3.4 Analyse the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model’s concepts and assumptions.
- 3.5 Evaluate the assumptions of the singleperiod model.
4. Understand scheduling operations for project managers.
- 4.1 Evaluate what scheduling entails and its role and importance.
- 4.2 Evaluate the hierarchies of product and service scheduling.
- 4.3 Assess the methods for scheduling service systems.
- 4.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of ways of solving a variety of difficulties that arise in service systems.
5. Understand project quality management systems.
- 5.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of resources, tools, and systems that can aid in the quality management of a project.
- 5.2 Evaluate the application of quality assurance frameworks that could be used on a project.
Topics:
Understand the key principles of operations management in a global context.
Course Coverage
- Operations management fundamentals
- Global supply chain challenges and trends
- Supply chain strategy and design
- Global operations and market considerations
Know the importance of logistics and inventory management in global supply chains.
Course Coverage
- Logistics and transportation strategies
- Inventory management techniques
- Warehouse operations and distribution
- Supply chain optimization
Understand risk management and sustainability in global supply chains.
Course Coverage
- Risk identification and mitigation in supply chains
- Sustainable supply chain practices
- Ethical considerations in global supply chains
Know the role of technology and data analytics in global supply chain management.
Course Coverage
- Technological advancements in supply chains
- Data-driven decision-making
- Supply chain management software and tools
Understand the principles of global sourcing and procurement.
Course Coverage
- Global sourcing strategies
- Procurement processes and supplier relationships
- Cost management and negotiation techniques
Indicative reading listÂ
- Stevenson, W.J., Mehran Hojati and Cao, J. (2022). Operations management. Whitby, Ontario: Mcgraw Hill Education
- Mcmanus, John and Wood-Harper, Trevor (2004) Information systems project management: methods, tools, and techniques. Pearson Education Financial Times Press. ISBN 0273646990
- Chapman, R. J. (2019). The rules of project risk management: Implementation guidelines for major projects. Routledge.
- Zwikael, O., & Smyrk, J. R. (2019). Project Management: A Benefit Realisation Approach. Springer
Entry requirements
To enroll The Master Award, the learner must possess:
- Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or achieved a Level 6 Diploma according to the European Qualifications;
- For a degree from non-recognized universities; The learner should have followed Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) policy of MI Swiss and/or University Partners;
- Learners must be over 21 years old.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent;
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
The UKeU reserves the highest decision-making authority regarding admissions and may accept or reject applicants following a thorough review of each applicant’s profile, ensuring that only those capable of benefiting from the course are admitted. Qualifications from diploma mills or fake universities/institutions will not be accepted by UKeU and/or Partner University.
After graduating with Master Award, learners receive all certified documents from the UKeU.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU);
- Hard copy certificate from UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU) (Optional);
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the course is accredited and recognized, learners can easily use their qualifications in the workplace and enjoy many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, if you wish to pursue a degree from UKeU and/or a Partner University, all credits and 50% paid tuition fees can be transferred.
The UKeU’ Master Award means:
UKeU Master Award is the award at the master level and is equivalent to:
- Level 7 certificate of Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) of UK
- Level 10 certificate of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 7 certificate of Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW)
- Level 7 certificate of European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 9 certificates of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 7 certificate of ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 9 certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Learners can transfer all credits and 50% of their tuition fees when enrolling in UKeU and/or Partner University academic programs if they wish to pursue an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can transfer 20 credits from the Master Award course when participating in the Master program. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE.
Tuition fee transfer:
When enrolling in the Master program, graduates from the Master Award will receive a fee reduction equal to 50% of the tuition fees paid for the Master Award. Please refer to the tuition fee transfer policy HERE.
The UKeU Micro Degree course allows learners to transfer credits and 50% of their tuition fees toward full degree programs offered by UKeU and/or Partner University. UKeU reserves the right to limit admissions once enrollment exceeds the set quotas.
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- To participate in the UKeU Micro Degree course, learners need to meet the entry criteria corresponding to each level. Please see the “Entry” tab for more details.
- UKeU will not accept applicants whose entry qualifications are from fake universities or institutions that are not accredited.
- For Master Award courses, if an entry bachelor is unavailable, learners must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the relevant field. Please note that a bachelor’s degree is required for the Master’s program at UKeU and Partner University so that you could study Master Award but could not move to the Master’s program of UKeU and/or Partner University.
- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for Micro Degree course, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Applicants should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at UKeU and Partner University.
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- Step 1: To request a consultation for a course that best suits your needs, please email support@ukeu.uk. Our admissions department will contact you to guide you through the required documentation and the next steps in the application process.
- Step 2: Once your application documents are approved and the application fee is paid, UKeU will issue a Letter of Acceptance (LOA). You will then follow the provided instructions, including payment of the tuition fee.
- Step 3: After the tuition fee is paid, UKeU will issue a confirmation letter, provide your login details for the e-learning system, and send you all relevant documents.
- At this point, you have officially become a UKeU student. Welcome, and enjoy your learning journey!
The UKeU Micro Degree course is fully online, allowing you to study anytime and anywhere. You also have the option to attend live classes with UKeU. Final exams will be uploaded to the system and assessed by the UKeU academic board. Learners are required to submit assignments on time; failure to do so will require payment of a resit fee (with up to two attempts allowed). Continued non-compliance on a third occasion will result in being considered as having discontinued the course, and tuition fees will not be refunded.
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- e-Certificate
- Hard copy certificate from UKeU and/or Partner Universities
- APEL.Q certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer
- Deliver hard copy certificate and all certified documents to your home
- Transfer full credits & 50% tuition fees to equivalent academic programs
- Opportunity to get scholarships when becoming Partner Universities' international students
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