B.S. in Operations Management

Operations Management (OM) concerns itself with the management of materials, resources and information toward meeting specific internal and external customer requirements. The Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management provides you with a strong theoretical foundation coupled with a focus on applied problem-solving experiences. As with all of OIT's programs, the faculty has industry experience – and our faculty address issues related to productivity, management, quality control and team-based operations environments.

You will develop a mastery of concepts, tools and skills in management sciences and specialties. A main emphasis will be the development of your ability to significantly improve the productivity of quality-oriented environments. Additionally, you will learn skills for managing effectively in a team-based work environment.

Some of the courses which are key, and will provide skill and competence in these areas are:

OIT's hands-on approach to education assures that you will have the right skills to meet the demanding marketplace. OIT's belief in practical, hands-on education means that our graduates have an outstanding job placement track record. OIT operates on a quarter-based, not semester-based academic calendar.

In selecting the Operations Management program, you will equip yourself to be a manager in contemporary manufacturing and service industries. As a graduate of the program you are equipped to address critical issues related to productivity management in a global competitive economy. You are also able to play a leadership role in the design and implementation of quality control and management programs. And, the inclusion of a wide range of technology and software applications in the program should provide a competitive edge in the job market.