Advanced Manufacturing Management (Optional Co-op)
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Brampton |
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| Type | Graduate Certificate, College |
| Nominal duration | 1 year/ 2 semesters, plus 1 Optional Co-op term |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | PAMFM |
| Tuition fee | CA$21,434 per program The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$19,270), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess:
Note: Applicants with postsecondary qualifications from another discipline require at least three years of industrial experience. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Gain a competitive edge in the job market and start on a path to professional advancement in manufacturing management.
Fast-track your studies
Designed for students with degrees or diplomas in related programs, Advanced Manufacturing Management condenses a range of advanced production management skills into one year of intensive study. Plus, with the co-op portion of the program, you’re gaining real-world experience and contacts while earning your certificate.
Flexibility for working professionals
We’ve scheduled our classes as efficiently as possible, keeping in mind that many of our Advanced Manufacturing Management students are already working professionals. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including case studies, simulations, state-of-the-art software, group work and labs.
Great opportunity for newcomers
If you’re an engineer who lives in Canada, or you’re about to immigrate to Canada, Advanced Manufacturing Management is a great program to help you launch your career. Through projects that connect you directly to industry, you’ll start real-world networking while finishing your program.
Today’s manufacturing management career
Manufacturing has evolved to sophisticated IT-based processes — efficient, productive, integrated and controlled. Advanced manufacturing incorporates manufacturing plus the ability to quickly respond to customer needs through production and supply chain innovation. And manufacturers are increasingly focused on lean-sustainable practices leading to improved performance and reduced waste.
Outstanding career preparation
Sheridan’s Advanced Manufacturing Management program is ideal for you if you’re interested in advanced manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, innovation, lean manufacturing, energy management, sustainable supply chain, and a variety of challenges faced by manufacturing and service organizations.
Working in a safe, controlled environment, you’ll develop expertise in every aspect of manufacturing management, including:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Lean manufacturing
- Enterprise resource planning
- Resource planning
- Sustainable manufacturing
- Operations management
- Supply chain and resource planning
- Manufacturing processes and control
- Energy management
- Advanced programmable controls
- Plant layout
- Quality assurance
- Leadership
- Project management
- Siemens Plant simulation, SAP, Solid Work, Plant Work, Retscreen, Minitab 16, Microsoft Project, PLC
- ISO 9000, 14000 and 50000
Hands-on experience
In the second semester, you’ll solve a real industry problem, and have the responsibility to diagnose the problem, gather information, analyze it and recommend solutions to the managers and personnel of the organization. You’ll also have the chance to apply for a four-month co-op work term at the end of your academic work (see Co-op Option for details). The combination of classroom work and on-the-job training will allow you to explore different careers, gain work experience and apply classroom learning to real industry situations.
State-of-the-art education
You’ll make use of facilities in the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies (CAMDT), one of the most sophisticated manufacturing management college facilities in North America. Fully equipped, CAMDT features a suite of laboratories in which Sheridan instructors create realistic simulations that reflect actual shop-floor conditions and manufacturing management situations.
Additional certification
As a graduate of this program, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue the following external accreditations:
- International standard ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- ASQ certification (Quality)
- ASHRAE level 1 (Energy)
- PMI (project management)
- Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Career opportunities
After completing this program, you’ll be on the fast track to leadership careers in a variety of industries, including aerospace, alternative energies, power generation, food and beverage, medical instruments, tooling, automotive, plastics and pharmaceutical. Sheridan graduates help organizations grow and remain competitive.
Here are some sample job titles for this program:
- Design Manager
- Factory Supervisor
- Manufacturing/Production/Operations Manager/Supervisor
- Plant/General/Operations Manager
- Product Engineering Manager
- Project Manager
- Warehousing/Manufacturing Manager