Cranfield University offers manufacturing professionals a career boost

Managing knowledge for business success Whether your organisation is seeking to improve cost effectiveness, explore new products or markets, or exploit new opportunities, the management and technical skills of the organisation's people are at the foundation of achieving success. Cranfield University is at the forefront of manufacturing excellence, with an established reputation for industrial collaboration and partnerships with global organisations. We are dedicated to encouraging effective management and creative thinking, improving business performance and developing the next generation of business leaders through our programme of executive postgraduate manufacturing Masters' courses. Flexible learning Courses are structured for flexible learning, comprising eight one-week assessed modules, a group project and individual project with a focus on application in real business environments throughout. Work-based projects Industrially-supported project work represents 60% of total study time, enabling delegates to apply the knowledge and skills developed during the course to real organisational challenges. MSc Operations Excellence – Prepares manufacturing engineers for a role in the changing world of manufacturing operations, addressing the need for highly trained professionals required to transform operations into a world-class business. MSc Through-life System Sustainment – Provides an essential foundation for future leaders in organisations who wish to maximise 'value-in-use' from complex, long-life product systems and become change leaders for system sustainment. MSc Integrated Vehicle Health Management – Develops professionals with the ability to take a holistic and systematic approach to asset health management, integrating a range of technologies to deliver significant business benefit and improve competitiveness. "I found the MSc in Operations Excellence both challenging and interesting. Drawing on practical examples of industry best practice on the lean philosophy really helped aid my understanding of the subject. I honestly believe achieving this MSc has played a vital role in my career progression." Andy Tristram, General Manager, PW Defence Ltd Further information www.cranfield.ac.uk