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Operations 管理

Operations management is about getting things done effectively and efficiently in organizations. All organizations have an operations function. Operations managers work in managing manufacturing processes or managing the delivery of a 服务 to a customer. Operations 管理 provides a strong managerial and technical education to students interested in the field including manufacturing planning and control, 供应链, 服务, 项目, process and 质量 management.

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An Operations 管理 major prepares students with the fundamental knowledge they need to work effectively in operations in manufacturing and 服务 sectors, providing them with advanced knowledge about the best practices, current technologies and tools, and the leadership skills necessary to operate in a globally diverse and competitive marketplace.

Increase your 范围 of knowledge and expertise by adding one of three specializations available in this major: Supply Chain 管理, Lean and Quality 管理, and Project 管理.

Supply Chain 管理 Specialization focuses on the management of processes and complex relationships among organizations; which typically have different cultures, goals and strategies. Areas covered include planning and design for supply chains (SC), production processes, SC的风险, 采购 in the traditional and global contexts, distribution in SC and deployment of information technology to facilitate SC operations.

Lean and Quality 管理 Specialization focuses on the complementary and interdependent subjects of Lean and Quality 管理. This specialization examines strategies pursued in order to attain objectives including productivity enhancement, waste reduction, and 质量 improvements. 的 set of courses comprising this specialization emphasize organizational efforts toward a customer-driven philosophy for organization-wide continuous improvement efforts.

Project 管理 Specialization focuses on the ten knowledge management areas comprising the 项目 management body of knowledge. 的se ten knowledge management areas include 项目 integration, 范围, human resource, time, 成本, 质量, 风险, 采购, communications, and stakeholder management. 的 set of courses comprising this specialization emphasize the skills and techniques necessary to successfully lead and manage 项目s.

Major Requirements


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T.J. 沃顿商学院
教师 adviser - Major with No Specialization
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Henry Aigbedo
教师 adviser - Supply Chain 管理 Specialization
[email protected]

T.J. 沃顿商学院
教师 adviser - Lean and Quality 管理 Specialization
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Eugene Fliedner
教师 adviser - Project 管理 Specialization
[email protected]

An Operations 管理 minor offers students the opportunity to enhance their major with knowledge in operational design and control, including forecasting, planning and 质量 assurance. An Operations 管理 minor can position graduates for positions in areas such as 采购, 物流, 质量 assurance, process improvement, 库存 and more.

Minor Requirements


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Henry Aigbedo
Coordinator Operations 管理 Minor
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SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Analytical skills
  • 业务 process modeling
  • Communication abilities
  • Creative problem solving
  • 决定 making
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Lean manufacturing
  • 物流
  • Project management
  • Quality planning and control
  • Quantitative skills
  • Supply chain management

ORGANIZATIONS THAT COMMONLY EMPLOY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MAJORS

  • 苹果
  • 大陆
  • DHL Global Forwarding
  • 终端设备的能源
  • Stellantis
  • General Motors
  • 麦格纳
  • 马勒贝洱
  • 美驰
  • Michigan DNR Parks and 娱乐
  • Universal Software Solutions

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

研究生s are hired in both staff and line positions. Entry level positions in line are usually as supervisors or production or operating personnel. Entry level positions in staff include technical jobs in production planning, 库存, materials and 质量 control, work scheduling and operations analysis. For more information on careers, please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics or O *网.

CAREER CHOICES

  • 业务 Analyst
  • Operations 研究er/Analyst
  • Inventory Manager
  • Materials Manager
  • Quality Control Specialist
  • Project Manager
  • Supply Chain/物流 Specialist
  • Master Production Scheduler
  • Production Planner
  • Purchasing/Procurement Specialist

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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS AT OU
SOM (Society of Operations 管理)
学生 Organizations

CAREER OUTLOOK*
Wage Range | $48,050 - $122,580
Median Annual Wage | $76,270 - $108,790
National Growth | 5 - 30% from 2020 to 2030

*Data from the National Bureau of Labor and Statistics

School of 业务 Administration

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Rochester, MI 48309-4485
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