Major in Operations Management
Operations Management is concerned with the management of the production processes and distribution of products and services. The major in operations management provides a strong managerial and technical education to students interested in the field (including manufacturing planning and control, supply-chain management, service management, project management, process management, and quality management). The major prepares students with the fundamental knowledge they need to work effectively in operations in manufacturing and service sectors, and provides them with advanced knowledge about best practices, current technologies, tools and their application, and leadership skills necessary to operate in a globally diverse and competitive marketplace. (PDF Brochure)
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My
POM major was much more than production and distribution to me. I
really think I took on a new mindset from my POM classes with a greater
focus on the many processes that every one of us are involved in each
day at work and at home. These processes, I found, we often take for
granted. By becoming more aware of these processes we can improve our
results enormously. I believe efficiency and continuous improvement are
key take-aways from this major, and I really think students can benefit
immensely personally, and in their career, from this unique major that
OU offers. Jason Versical, OM Major
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Requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management
This is not an official document. Please refer to the appropriate OU catalog for official information regarding degree requirements.
In addition to required classes in university general education, ethnic diversity and composition, and the business pre-core and core program, the requirements for an operations management major are:
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POM 399 ACHIEVE III Operations Management
POM 443 Operations Planning and Control
POM 450 Operations Strategy
Examples of Electives Group A
(choose at least 3 of these electives)
POM 435 Management of Service Operations
POM 440 Process Management
POM 442 Supply Chain Management
POM 448 Project Management
POM 480 Special Topics in Operations Management
QMM 440 Management Science
QMM 452 Forecasting
Examples of Electives Group B
(choose at most 1 of these electives)
MIS 420 Electronic Commerce
MIS 546 Business Analysis and Modeling
ACC 320 Managerial and Cost Accounting II
ISE 484 Flexible Manufacturing Systems
ISE 485 Statistical Quality Analysis
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Knowledge Paths for Operations Management (OM) Majors
Operations Management Knowledge Path
POM 343, POM 443, POM 450, Plus 4 Electives
Operations Research Knowledge Path
POM 343, POM 443, POM 450, Plus QMM 440, QMM 452, ISE 485, and POM 480 (Simulation in Management)
Service Management Knowledge Path
POM 343, POM 443, POM 450, Plus POM 435, POM 442, POM 448, and MIS 546
Supply Chain Management Knowledge Path
POM 343, POM 443, POM 450, Plus POM 440, POM 442, POM 448, and MIS 420
Manufacturing Management Knowledge Path
POM 343, POM 443, POM 450, Plus ISE 484, POM 442, POM 448, and QMM 440
Recommended Operations Management Course Schedule
Junior Year
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POM 343 and
MIS 300
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POM 443 and
POM Elective
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Scholarship Opportunities
Apply for Operations Management-Related Scholarships
Apply for General Scholarships
Advising Resources for Operations Management Major
Please contact the Operations Management Major adviser for more specific advice related to major courses.
Major Adviser: Mohammad Dadashzadeh (Dr. D) (dadashza@oakland.edu)