Operations Management, Bachelor of Applied Science

Develop effective communication skills by: Being able to clearly and concisely present data in a technical presentation. Having respect for others and constructively managing co-workers and direct reports. Committing to the highest standards of integrity and ethics by providing leadership and guidance. Demonstrating the ability to work both in groups and independently on work and school projects. By understanding the connections and collaborations between company departments for productive operation.

Develop critical thinking skills by: Applying the skills learned in science, math, and field-specific classes to analyze and troubleshoot challenges in industry.  Summarizing and critically discussing current affairs in industry. Managing and applying business related skills to the basic understanding of legal and ethical issues in a business environment.

Develop management knowledge by: Demonstrating an understanding of supervisory and management roles and the nature of leadership. Identifying and describing human behavior in an organizational setting. Interpreting the importance of corrective actions and continuous improvement in order to stay be productive in business.

MAJOR CODE: 8122B

Pre-Admission Requirement - Successful completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree for a minimum of 60 credits for acceptance into the program. This includes completion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework.  

Post-Admission Requirements include 36 Credits of Program Elective, BUSA 215 (3 Credits) and 21 credits of general education coursework (not completed as part of the AAS Degree).

Post-Admission Requirements

COMM GEAny Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course

3 Credits

ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits

ENGL 102Writing and Rhetoric II*

3 Credits

SCIG GEAny Gen. Ed. Science Course

4 Credits

SCIG GE2Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Science Course

3-4 Credits

HUMA GE1Any General Education Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing

3 Credits

HUMA GE2Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

SOCS GEAny Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

SOCS GE2Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

GNED 101Introduction to General Education

3 Credits

WELL GEAny Gen. Ed. Wellness Elective

2 Credits

MATH GEAny Gen. Ed. Math Course

3 Credits

ASOM 300Principles of Business Management

3 Credits

ASOM 310Business Law & Human Resources

3 Credits

ASOM 320Operations Project Management

3 Credits

ASOM 370Operational Planning

3 Credits

ASOM 385Industry Internship Experience

3 Credits

ASOM 400Ethical Leadership

3 Credits

ASOM 410Cost Analysis & Control

3 Credits

ASOM 420Production & Supply Chain Management

3 Credits

ASOM 440Human Performance Improvement

3 Credits

ASOM 450Total Quality Management

3 Credits

ASOM 480Operations Management Projects

3 Credits

BUSA 215Information Science and Data Management

3 Credits

ENGL 202Technical Communication*

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:60

Total Credit Hours: 120