Designed for professionals in the manufacturing or engineering services sectors, with at least three years of industry experience and a background in engineering, technology, science or mathematics, this two semester part-time professional diploma provides individuals with the in-depth knowledge and ability to apply the tools of continuous quality improvement in a range of sectors, whether private, public or semi-state.

The part-time and blended delivery structure of the programme allows participants continue in employment while undertaking their studies. As a result, the nature of the learning environment is highly collaborative and experiential, meaning students are able to quickly apply their newly acquired skills in a live working environment and to have the opportunity to reflect on this in the classroom.

Through the discussion based classroom environment, there is a high degree of learning from peers across different industry sectors and organisation types. We seek to develop an active learning approach through lectures, seminars, workshops and projects. There is extensive use of case studies and business simulations. There is a strong orientation towards team work and collaborative industry based research assignments. 

1 - PO1. Knowledge and Understanding Advanced knowledge and understanding of the mathematics, sciences, data science, analytics, and other technologies underpinning operations excellence.
2 - PO2. Problem Analysis The ability to identify, formulate and analyse complex engineering problems, with particular focus on operations excellence.
3 - PO3. Design The ability to design innovative solutions to complex engineering problems, with particular focus on operations excellence.
4 - PO4. Investigation The ability to investigate, experiment and apply standard and specialised research methods in the area of operations excellence.
5 - PO5. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities Understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities towards people and the environment in the practice of engineering, with particular focus on operations excellence.
6 - PO6. Teamwork and Lifelong Learning The ability to work effectively independently and in diverse and inclusive teams, and to prepare for lifelong learning.
7 - PO7. Communication The ability to communicate effectively on complex engineering activities to diverse audiences, with particular focus on operations excellence.
8 - PO8. Engineering Management Knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and financial decision-making relevant to operations excellence and an ability to apply these to one’s own work and to the management of operations excellence projects.
9 - PO1. Knowledge and Understanding Knowledge and understanding of the mathematics, sciences, data science, analytics, and other technologies underpinning the branch of engineering

The Professional Diploma in Operations Excellence is a Level 9 Professional Diploma comprising 20-credits of Core Modules.

Module ID	Module Title	Trimester	Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
MEEN40260	Eng. Operations Management	Autumn	5
MEEN40360	Decision Analysis	Autumn	5
MEEN40270	Quality Management	Spring	5
MEEN40300	Business System Design	Spring	5
Stage 1 Core Modules

		Award		GPA
Programme	Module Weightings	Rule Description	Description
PDENA001	Stage 1 - 100.00%	Pass/Merit/Distinction	Pass	2.00	2.47
			Merit	2.48	3.67
			Distinction	3.68	4.20