The Sheridan Manufacturing Management graduate certificate program puts students on the fast track to leadership careers in a variety of manufacturing industries, including food and beverage, medical instruments, tooling, plastics, and aerospace. Designed for students with degrees or diplomas in related programs,, the program condenses a range of advanced manufacturing management skills into one year of intensive study. You'll gain a competitive edge in the job market and open up a pathway to professional advancement in manufacturing management.
Manufacturing Management courses are held at the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies, one of the most sophisticated manufacturing management college facilities in North America. Fully equipped, the Centre features a suite of laboratories in which Sheridan instructors create realistic simulations that reflect actual shop-floor conditions and manufacturing management situations.
Working in a safe, controlled environment, you'll develop expertise in every aspect of manufacturing management, including:
- Production management
- Operations management
- Resource planning
- Manufacturing processes and equipment
- Advanced programmable controls
- Plant layout
- Production planning and control
- Quality assurance
- Environmental compliance
Flexibility for Working Professionals
Because many Manufacturing Management students are already working professionals, classes may be scheduled to finish early afternoon. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including case studies, group work, and labs.
Sheridan offers an optional paid work placement for students carrying a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Enrolment is limited; see Cooperative Education for details.
Great Opportunity for Newcomers
If you are an engineer who lives in Canada, or you are about to immigrate to Canada, Manufacturing Management is a great program to help you land a meaningful job in just eight months.
Manufacturing Management courses are held at the Davis Campus in Brampton, Ontario.
The nature of available manufacturing management job opportunities will vary from graduate to graduate, depending on previous work experience. Possible job titles include:
- Plant/General/Operations Manager
- Manufacturing/Production/Operations Manager/Supervisor
- Product Engineering Manager
- Warehousing/Manufacturing Manager
- Design Manager
- Project Manager
- Factory Supervisor
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
- Postsecondary diploma or degree in science or engineering* is required
* Applicants with postsecondary qualifications from another discipline require at least three years of industrial experience.
At least one year of industrial experience and some basic exposure to a CAD system would be an asset.
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of demonstrated competance through related work and/or educational experience.
Postsecondary transcripts, indicating courses completed to date, must be submitted to ontariocolleges.ca at the time of application.
Applicants may be required to complete English testing to demonstrate proficiency.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.
| CODE |
TITLE |
CREDITS |
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Term 1 |
|
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| TECH 53314 |
Manufacturing Processes |
3 |
| TECH 54717 |
Management of Production 1 |
3 |
| TECH 59599 |
Manufacturing and Process Control Concepts |
3 |
| TECH 55142 |
Project Management in Manufacturing |
3 |
| COMM 57028 |
Management Communication Skills |
3 |
| MGMT 50000 |
Leadership and Management of People |
3 |
| HEAL 53796 |
Health, Work and Safety |
3 |
|
|
|
Total: |
|
21 |
|
|
|
Term 2 |
|
|
| TECH 50199 |
Plant Layout |
3 |
| TECH 50049 |
Management of Production 2 |
3 |
| TECH 56529 |
Enterprise Resource Planning |
3 |
| ECOM 53921 |
Engineering Economics |
3 |
| TECH 54178 |
Industry Project |
3 |
| QUAL 55142 |
Quality Assurance |
3 |
| TECH 58448 |
Advanced Management Concepts |
3 |
Total: |
|
21 |
Note: Courses subject to change.