MSc Operations Management and Business Analytics
Reimagine Everything®. Lead Operations. Master Data.
The MSc Operations Management and Business Analytics is designed for professionals ready to lead operational excellence and data-driven transformation in a volatile, interconnected world. Delivered by Robert Kennedy College in exclusive partnership with the University of Salford, this programme equips you to harness predictive analytics, intelligent systems, and digital tools to drive smarter operational decisions across global supply chains, logistics, procurement, and project environments.
The programme blends advanced operations theory with hands-on business analytics. You'll work with industry-standard tools such as Microsoft Power BI to turn data into actionable insight, design resilient supply chains, and apply systems thinking to real-world operational challenges. The curriculum is grounded in sustainability, ethics, and Industry 4.0/5.0 thinking — preparing you not only to manage operations, but to transform them.
Swiss Quality. Since 1998. British Excellence. Operations Leadership.
This programme combines the excellence of Swiss-quality online education with the prestige of a British degree from the University of Salford. For over two decades, Robert Kennedy College has been at the forefront of online education, while Salford Business School's heritage in operations, logistics, and supply chain research ensures you graduate with a globally recognised and respected qualification.
Why This Programme?
- Operational Excellence Meets Analytics: Master the strategic and technical fluency to lead data-driven operations across any sector
- Real-World Tools: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power BI, predictive analytics, and visual dashboards that drive decision-making
- Global Supply Chain Focus: Optimise cross-border logistics, procurement, and supply chain integration in a connected global marketplace
- Sustainability and Ethics Embedded: Carbon literacy, the circular economy, and responsible delivery built into every module
- Flexible Online Learning: Study 100% online via OnlineCampus — six intakes per year, complete in 12 months to 3 years
Your MSc Operations Management and Business Analytics degree is:
- Recognised worldwide by employers and industry leaders
- Awarded directly by the University of Salford
- Identical to degrees earned on campus
- Fully recognised by the UK government
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- Operations Director
- Supply Chain Manager
- Business Analyst / Analytics Lead
- Logistics & Distribution Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Continuous Improvement Lead
- Operations Transformation Consultant
- Data-Driven Operations Strategist
Award-Winning British Education
The University of Salford is a winner of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education 2025, recognising the University's pioneering research in sustainable building design and tackling fuel poverty, led by its Energy House Labs.
Part of the United Kingdom's national Honours system (formerly known as the Queen's Anniversary Prizes), the Prize is granted every two years to recognise outstanding work by UK universities and colleges that demonstrates excellence, innovation, and benefit for the wider world.
12 months to 3 years
100% online via OnlineCampus (an interactive online learning environment) with intensive class discussion and collaboration.
We offer rolling admissions throughout the year. Register at any time and begin your learning journey immediately.
CHF 525 per month for 24 months (total CHF 12,600). This covers everything: tuition, online study materials, and University fees.
Dean's Bursaries and early-payment reductions available. Full details and currency options are listed on our Tuition Plans & Rates page.
Programme not eligible for UK Government student finance.
This degree is awarded by the University of Salford, which received a Royal Charter in 1967 from Her Majesty the Queen. The University is fully recognised by the British government; The University of Salford degree transcript will mention Robert Kennedy College as your teaching institution.
Programme Outline
Introductory
Not-for-credit
- Induction
This is the first module of the programme which gives an orientation to the course and the online learning style. It does not carry credits, and students are encouraged to go through the material in this module at their own pace and get accustomed to the online medium.
The MSc Operations Management and Business Analytics consists of 180 credits delivered through five modules:
Stage 1: Taught Modules (120 credits)
- Module 1: Procurement, Risk and Contract Management (30 credits)
- Module 2: Global Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Optimisation (30 credits)
- Module 3: Managing Project Deployment and Delivery (30 credits)
- Module 4: Data Analytics and Information Management (30 credits)
Stage 2: International Dissertation (60 credits)
Module 5: International Dissertation (60 credits)
Module Descriptions
Module 1: Procurement, Risk and Contract Management (30 credits)
- Legal, financial, and strategic dimensions of high-value procurement
- Scenario-based evaluation of procurement methods and partnership dynamics
- Risk mitigation strategies and contract governance
- Negotiation, critical judgment, and protecting organisational interests
- Delivering robust, legally sound procurement outcomes
Module 2: Global Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Optimisation (30 credits)
- Advanced inventory management and demand forecasting
- Cross-border logistics and global supply chain integration
- Predictive analytics for supply chain optimisation
- Industry 4.0 and 5.0: connecting procurement, technology, and operations
- Leading innovation in technologically driven, interconnected markets
Module 3: Managing Project Deployment and Delivery (30 credits)
- Scope planning, resource allocation, and team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement across multi-project environments
- Industry-standard tools: Gantt charts and performance metrics
- Carbon literacy and responsible deployment strategies
- Holistic management of complex, sustainable projects
Module 4: Data Analytics and Information Management (30 credits)
- Foundations of information management, data analysis, and security
- Hands-on Microsoft Power BI: dashboards, visual reporting, and decision-support tools
- Turning data into actionable strategic and operational insight
- Emerging trends: AI-supported analytics and secure information systems
- Ethical, secure, and responsible data leadership
Module 5: International Dissertation (60 credits)
- Independent, business-focused research project
- Application of analytical tools to a complex operational challenge
- Synthesis of operations, analytics, and supply chain knowledge gained throughout the programme
- Research methods, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making
- Final dissertation demonstrating academic rigour and practical relevance