Operations Management

 

Description of Major 

This major educates students about designing efficient processes, control of output quality, high productivity, smooth resource scheduling, effective inventory control and other such activities crucial to organizational success. The College of Business has focus concentrations instead of majors that are paired with one of eight integral areas.           

For more information on studying Operations Management:  click here 

Employment Opportunities 

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions in industry, medicine, education, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. A variety of jobs are available for operations management graduates, including:
 

Actuary	Administrative Services Manager
Applications Programmer	Auditor
Buyer	Chief Learning Officer
Claims Adjuster	Communications Specialist
Computer and Information Systems Manager	Computer Security Analyst
Construction Manager	Consultant
Cost Estimator	Distribution Manager
Facilities Manager	Financial Manager
Human Resource Specialist	Industrial Production Manager
Information Technology Manager	Internet Marketing Analyst
Inventory Control Manager	Investment Analyst
Job Evaluation Specialist	Labor Relations Representative
Logistics Manager	Management Analyst
Market Research Analyst	Network Manager
On-Line Services Manager	Operations Manager
Operations Research Analyst	PC Support Specialist
Plant Manager	Product Manager
Production Consultant	Production Manager
Project Manager	Property Manager
Purchasing Manager	Quality Assurance Analyst
Quality Control Specialist	Records Management Analyst
Relocation Analyst	Risk Analyst
Safety Coordinator	Site Planner
Supply Chain Manager	Systems Administrator
Systems Technical Manager	Technology Consultant
Telecommunications Manager	Training and Development Specialist

Some positions listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate degree. 
 

Additional Links 

The Association for Operations Management
            The American Society for Quality
            Project Management Institute
            Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
            The Institute for Supply Management
            American Society of Transportation and Logistics
            UC College of Business

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