Program Details

Operations and Production Management

Attestation of College Studies (ACS)
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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 mandatory 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.

Learn more about the benefits

It has been determined that a Windows PC is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.

Minimum Requirements :

  • Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent  
  • 8 GB of RAM or more  
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)  
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).  

Recommended Requirements

  • Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent  
  • 12 GB of RAM or more  
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)  
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).  

We recommend purchasing an external numeric keyboard if your laptop does not already have one.

Required software: Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

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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.

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