Gain knowledge and skills to lead change, adopt new technologies and implement new operating practices in manufacturing businesses. Currently, worldwide, manufacturing companies are undergoing dramatic change. The combination of new technology, customer expectations and global competition is forcing new approaches to automation, factory design and manufacturing systems. Manufacturing companies already use computerised information systems, but there is a need to achieve true systems integration through the adoption of 'whole enterprise' modelling approaches. Production machines and processes are increasingly under computer/microprocessor control, and this requires more sophisticated approaches to maintenance management. As the pace of change accelerates, it creates demand for trained professionals who can strategically apply new technologies and modes of manufacturing in industry.

The Master is aimed at professionals in supervisory or middle management levels in the global manufacturing industry. Graduates from the program will develop the potential to take a leading role in management and technology development in their organisation. At the completion of the program you'll be equipped to pursue a senior position in manufacturing engineering, operations, or consultancy; for example, as: Team leader implementing new technology and operational strategies Operations manager responsible for the competitive performance of a manufacturing unit. Consultant providing specialist technical advice to manufacturing industry.