Management and Analysis of Operations
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Specialization: Management and Analysis of Operations
Management and analysis of operations is a field of study that focuses on the efficient design, planning, and control of operational processes in organizations. The field encompasses a wide range of activities, from the production of goods to the delivery of services, and it is essential for the success of organizations in all sectors of the economy.
The specialization in management and analysis of operations involves the development and application of analytical and quantitative tools to optimize operational processes. The specialization covers a wide range of topics, including tools for mathematical programming, supply chain analytics, and optimization. By studying these topics, you can gain insights into how companies and organizations can optimize their operational processes to achieve their strategic goals.
Mandatory course
All mandatory courses under the polytechnic foundation and programme specific courses must be completed, in addition, the following must be fulfilled:
Programme specific courses, mandatory for this study line:
| 42112 | Mathematical Programming Modelling | 5 | point | January |
| 42114 | Integer Programming | 5 | point | Autumn E4A (Tues 13-17) |
| 42403 | Advanced Operations Management for Production and Service Systems | 5 | point | Autumn E5B (Wed 13-17) |
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Note that both 42112 and 42114 must be completed for this study line.
Choose the remaining 15 ECTS in Program specific courses from the following courses:
| 42115 | Network Optimization | 5 | point | Autumn E4B (Fri 8-12) |
| 42136 | Large Scale Optimization using Decomposition | 5 | point | Spring F2B (Thurs 8-12) |
| 42137 | Optimization using metaheuristics | 5 | point | Spring F2A (Mon 13-17) |
| 42380 | Supply Chain Analytics | 5 | point | Spring F5A (Wed 8-12) |
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Suggested study plan (start September 2025)
You can only register 50 ECTS in the Programme specific category. If you take more courses, the ECTS exceeding this will be registered as electives.
Polytechnical foundation
Programme specific courses
Thesis
Electives
1.Semester
42402\ Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain... Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management (O&SCM)
5 point
42115\ Network Optimization
5 point
38108\ Technology and Innovation Management
5 point
42114\ Integer Programming
5 point
Elective \ Elective
Shared
42112\ Mathematical Programming Modelling
5 point
2.Semester
42380\ Supply Chain Analytics
5 point
42136\ Large Scale Optimization using... Large Scale Optimization using Decomposition
5 point
42137\ Optimization using metaheuristics
5 point
42543\ Management of organizational change
5 point
42016\ Business Economics and Finance
5 point
42417\ Simulation in Operations Management
5 point
3.Semester
42403\ Advanced Operations Management for... Advanced Operations Management for Production and Service Systems
5 point
42502\ Facilitating Innovation in... Facilitating Innovation in Multidisciplinary Teams
5 point
Elective \ Elective
20 point
4.Semester
Master thesis \ Master's thesis
30 point
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If doing a thesis on 32.5 or 35 ECTS, the ECTS exceeding 30 will be taken from the elective category. E.g., if writing a 35 ECTS thesis, you will only have 25 ECTS electives available.
Specializations are merely recommended ways of choosing the courses in the curriculum. Applicants are not admitted to a specialization but to the programme and it is possible to choose among all the courses in the curriculum following the directions given. However, if a specialization has been fulfilled the title of the specialization may be added to the diploma.