Operations and Production Management
About the Program
In order to face the new global competition, today’s companies must have highly qualified personnel in Operations and Production Management.
Join LaSalle College Montréal’s Operations and Production Management ACS program to learn about the provision of goods and services, quality and cost parameters, and customer satisfaction—key concerns for today’s managers.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the sequence of operations, and find ways to streamline processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
- Coordinate with suppliers, manage inventory levels, and implement strategies to reduce lead times and costs while maintaining quality.
- Implement quality control processes, conduct inspections, and address any issues that arise to ensure service quality.
Profile
Successful Operation and Production Managers have a unique combination of skills, including:
Process Optimization
Analyze workflows to identify areas for improvement.Supply Chain Management
Ensure the smooth flow of materials, and finished products.Assurance
Maintain high-quality standards to meet customer expectations and industry regulations.Communication
Provide clear directions, and foster a collaborative and motivated work environment.
Career Prospects
According to Job Bank, Operation and Production Managers offer a multitude of equally stimulating career opportunities, in Canada or abroad.
Due to population growth and increasing exports, production managers have excellent job and career development opportunities within companies that uphold production standards.
Career Fields
- Production Supervisor or Coordinator,
- Production Planner,
- Quality Technician or Supervisor.
Diploma & Accreditation
This Attestation of College Studies (ACS) is approved by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur of Québec and is internationally recognized.
ACS programs are part of continuing education and destined primarily for adults seeking to add value to their skill set or reorient their career.
Required Materials
A laptop computer is highly recommended for study in this program. This laptop must be equipped with the Windows operating system to work with all software.
Mentors may request other standard or student-licensed software mandatory for their courses to be installed.
The following features are required for PCs:
- Processor: Intel I5 minimum,
- Memory: 8 GB recommended,
- Hard drive: 500 GB minimum,
- Screen: 14 inches minimum,
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi and LAN,
- Ports: minimum of one USB 3.0 port.
We recommend purchasing an external numeric keyboard if your laptop does not already have one.
Required software: Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Admissions Criteria
Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.
Every application is reviewed by the College.
To be eligible for acceptance into an ACS program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:
Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least two (2) consecutive semesters or one (1) full school year; or
Have followed post-secondary studies for a period of at least one (1) year; or
Have a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), and the program allows them to receive a technical training that is not available in a DCS program; or
Have an equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies.
Academic Dates
LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.
We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.
Processing time:
- Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
- International applicants: up to six months.
Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.
Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.
List of Courses
ACS programs are based on DCS program curricula, but do not have general education courses like French, English, or Philosophy.
Concentration Courses
- Operation Management (60 h)
- Working Methods and Manufacturing Processes (60 h)
- Business Work Functions (45 h)
- Team Work and Human Resources Management (60 h)
- Production and Stocks, Planning and Control (60 h)
- Quality Assurance and Control (45 h)
- OP Data Processing Softwares (45 h)
- Manufacturing Cost Control (45 h)
- Health and Safety in the workplace (45 h)
- Stocks and Warehouse Management (45 h)
- New Management Techniques (60 h)
- Internship (90 h)
* The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.
Tuition & Aid
LaSalle College programs qualify for the Loans and Bursaries Programs offered by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec, and for several other types of loans and bursaries.
