Requirements for the major in operations management, B.S.
Major adviser: T.J. Wharton
The major in operations management (OM) provides a strong managerial and technical education to students interested in the field of operations management (e.g., manufacturing planning and control, supply-chain management, project management, lean and quality management). The program will provide students with the fundamental knowledge they need to work effectively in operations functions, as well as advanced knowledge about best practices, current technologies, tools and their application, and leadership skills necessary to operate in a globally diverse and competitive marketplace. Students can choose to specialize in Supply Chain Management or Lean and Quality Management or Project Management. The specialization will appear in the student transcript and the diploma. Students also have the option of not choosing a specialization and getting a general Operations Management Major without any specialization.
To fulfill the requirements for the major in operations management, students must be admitted to major standing in operations management, complete the required courses for the OM Major and the specializations (if chosen) as well as appropriate number of electives as specified below, with a grade of C or better in each major course. A grade of C or better must be achieved in POM 3430 and in each prerequisite for an operations management course before a student may begin work in that operations management course. Students who have taken POM 4350 under a previous catalog will be able to count this course toward an elective requirement.
No Specialization
Minimum of 21 Credits
Adviser: T.J. Wharton
Required for OM Major:
- - Operations Management (3)
- - Achieve III - Operations Management (0)
Electives: Six (6)
Choose six (6) from the list of Electives:
- - Service Operations Management (3)
- - Process Management (3)
- POM 4410 - Operations Analytics (3)
- - Supply Chain Management (3)
- - Operations Planning and Control (3)
- POM 4470 - Procurement and Global Sourcing (3)
- - Project Management (3)
- POM 4600 - Lean Kaizen in Organizations (3)
- - Management Science (3)
- - Forecasting (3)
- - Managerial and Cost Accounting II (3)
Students who are on a previous catalog can count POM 4410 , POM 4470 and POM 4600 as electives for operations management no specialization. Students who are on a previous catalog can use any POM elective to substitute for POM 4500 .
Supply Chain Management (SCM) Specialization
Minimum of 22 Credits
Specialization Adviser: Henry Aigbedo
Most organizations realize that they cannot achieve long-term success if they were to focus on their internal processes only. Thus, an essential feature of SCM is the management of relationships among organizations; which typically have different cultures, goals and strategies. The SCM specialization trains students to manage processes and complex relationships among organizations. Areas covered include planning and design for supply chains (SC), production processes, SC risks, procurement in the traditional and global contexts, distribution in SC and deployment of information technology to facilitate SC operations.
Required for OM Major:
- - Operations Management (3)
- - Achieve III - Operations Management (0)
Required for Supply Chain Specialization:
- POM 4410 - Operations Analytics
- - Supply Chain Management (3)
- - Operations Planning and Control (3)
- POM 4470 - Procurement and Global Sourcing (3)
- MKT 4220 - Marketing Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Electives:
Choose one (1) from the list of Electives
- - Service Operations Management (3)
- - Process Management (3)
- - Project Management (3)
- POM 4600 - Lean Kaizen in Organizations (3)
- QMM 4900 - Special Topics in Quantitative Methods (3)
- - Forecasting (3)
Students who are on a previous catalog can count POM 4410 , POM 4470 , MKT 4220 and MKT 4900 as a required course and POM 4600 as an elective course for the Supply Chain Specialization.
Lean and Quality Management Specialization
Minimum of 22 Credits
Specialization Advisor: T.J. Wharton
This specialization focuses on the complementary and interdependent subjects of Lean and Quality Management. This specialization examines strategies pursued in order to attain objectives including productivity enhancement, waste reduction, and quality improvements. The set of courses comprising this specialization emphasize organizational efforts toward a customer-driven philosophy for organization-wide continuous improvement efforts.
Required for OM Major:
- POM 3430 - Operations Management (3)
- POM 3990 - Achieve III - Operations Management (0)
Required for Lean and Quality Specialization:
- POM 4400 - Process Management (3)
- POM 4410 - Operations Analytics (3)
- POM 4430 - Operations Planning and Control (3)
- POM 4600 - Lean Kaizen in Organizations (3)
- ACC 3200 - Managerial and Cost Accounting II (3)
Electives:
Choose one (1) from the list of Electives
- - Service Operations Management (3)
- - Supply Chain Management (3)
- - Project Management (3)
- POM 4470 - Procurement and Global Sourcing (3)
- - Management Science (3)
- - Forecasting (3)
Students on a previous catalog can use POM 4410 and POM 4600 as a required course and POM 4470 as an elective course for Lean and Quality Management Specialization.
Project Management Specialization
Minimum of 22 Credits
Specialization Adviser: Eugene Fliedner
The focus of this specialization centers on the ten knowledge management areas comprising the project management body of knowledge. These ten knowledge management areas include project integration, scope, human resource, time, cost, quality, risk, procurement, communications, and stakeholder management. The set of courses comprising this specialization emphasize the skills and techniques necessary to successfully lead and manage projects.
Required for OM Major:
- - Operations Management (3)
- - Achieve III - Operations Management (0)
Required for Project Management Specialization:
- POM 4410 - Operations Analytics (3)
- - Project Management (3)
- POM 4470 - Procurement and Global Sourcing (3)
- - Accounting Information Systems: Planning and Analysis (3)
- - Leadership and Group Performance (4)
Electives:
Choose one (1) from the list of Electives
- - Service Operations Management (3)
- - Process Management (3)
- - Supply Chain Management (3)
- - Operations Planning and Control (3)
- POM 4600 - Lean Kaizen in Organizations (3)
- - Management Science (3)
- - Forecasting (3)
Students on a previous catalog can use POM 4410 and POM 4470 as a required course and POM 4600 as an elective course for Project Management Specialization.
MSITM 4+1 Program
The MSITM 4+1 Program is a combined bachelor/master degree program that provides high-achieving students an opportunity to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree in less time than would be required if the two degrees were done independently. It is designed for students who are high academic achievers and creates an integrated learning experience along several knowledge paths. The MSITM 4+1 Program students will be able to earn their master’s degree by completing 18 credits (6 courses instead of 10) beyond the undergraduate MIS major requirements.
Students accepted for the MSITM 4+1 Program must have a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.2. Students may apply to the MSITM 4+1 Program and be offered deferred admission to the graduate program during their junior year. 4 + 1 MSITM applicants may request to waive the GMAT requirement. To be eligible for the waiver, applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. To request a waiver, download, complete, and submit the Request to Waive GMAT Form. This form is found under Supplemental Application, School of Business Administration.
It is important that students register for the 5000-level classes that are double counted in order to satisfy the electives requirement for the MIS major as well as get credit towards the MSITM program. If students take only the 4000-level electives, those courses cannot be counted for the MSITM degree.
Students offered deferred admission will remain classified as undergraduates until they have completed all undergraduate degree requirements. At that time, students who have maintained an overall undergraduate GPA 3.2 and have earned a 3.0 or above GPA in the double-counted graduate courses, will be reclassified as a graduate student through Graduate Study.
Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for the recommended Schedule and Course Options for the MSITM 4+1 Program