Overview

Masters in Total Quality Management covers the complete spectrum of total quality, from systems and tools to the development and motivation of people across an organization. MS Total Quality Management unique in the way it integrates subject areas that are rapidly becoming more inter-related within organizations. In practical life, when they want to start the career, they gains notable personal management development skills, which bring significant benefits for their organization.

Career Options

There are a wide variety of career options in the field of operations management. Some key opportunity areas are recommended in which student can enhance their abilities:

• Operations Manager
  The operations manager is focused on optimizing general corporate infrastructure by monitoring and changing the work environment, vendor selection, supply chain management, real estate and budgets.
• Materials Manager
  Stores a product through all phases from production to finished goods, shipping between departments, transportation to distribution centers, warehouses, and customers.
• Purchasing Manager
  Buys the goods and services, raw materials, and supplies required by the firm for its operation.
• Industrial Production Manager
  Coordinates the activities of production departments of manufacturing firms. They are responsible for the production scheduling, staffing, quality control, equipment operation and maintenance, inventory control, and coordinating the unit's activities with that of the other departments.
  • Jobs include
    • line supervisor
    • manufacturing manager
    • production planner
    • production manager
• Operations Research Analyst
  Decides on the best allocation of resources within an organization or system.
  • Jobs include
    • industrial engineer
    • systems analyst
    • office manager
    • forecaster
• Quality Assurance Manager
  Works on the prevention of product deficiencies through prevention, detection, and correction. They ensure that production goals and quality are met.
  • Jobs include
    • Quality assurance manager
    • Inspector
    • Technician
• Facilities Coordinator
  Designs the physical environment of a company. Work on building design, furniture and associated equipment.
• Logistics Manager
  Responsible for supply chain management in a key area of the corporation. Focused on efficiency and accuracy in receiving and shipping goods. Highly process focued.

Major Subjects

• Marketing & Financial Management
• Quality Management Principles & Reliability Engineering
• Organizational Behavior and Dynamics
• Project Management
• Human Resource Management
• Management Information System
• Supply Chain Management
• Quality Tools and Techniques
• International Management Systems and Standards
• Performance Management
• Strategic Planning and Deployment
• Production and Operations Management
• Health, Safety and Environmental Engineering
• Research Methods and Professional Development
• Corporate Management Systems
• Quality Techniques and Analysis
• Environmental Management

Admission Requirements

Requirements for Masters in Total Quality Management:

• Candidate should have 14 years of education.
• Candidates should have graduate degree from recognized college or university.
• A background in a social science will be a plus point but not essential feature.
• Candidates who are more than 26 years old shall not be entitled for admissions unless relaxation is granted by the Vice Chancellor for special reasons on the recommendations of the Chairman.
• Foreign students must route their applications through the Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan.
• Admission will be made on merit, subject to the regional quota.

(These rules are applied for government universities of Pakistan)