Manage People, Processes & Systems with an Operations Management Degree Online
Operations managers are responsible for developing, improving and managing the processes used to produce and transport products, services and even people. They're often tasked with reducing costs, maximizing profits and increasing customer satisfaction - in other words, the areas most critical to any organization's sustainability.
Develop the knowledge and skills to look at that long-term sustainability through the lens of an operations manager in the Bachelor of Science in Operations Management degree online program at University of Michigan Science.
Choose the bachelor's in online operations management degree alone, or elect a concentration in Logistics and Transportation or Project Management.
See Yourself Succeed in Operations Management
Upon completion of the online operations management degree program, you’ll be able to:
- Assess and apply operations management theory and best practices effectively in a global environment to achieve operational goals
- Evaluate and apply appropriate continuous improvement practices for achieving sustainable operations
- Utilize quantitative and qualitative techniques for solving problems with processes, procedures and products
- Evaluate the internal and external factors that influence business sustainability and competitive advantages in business
- Make operations-management decisions that create value while minimizing risk for the purposes of meeting specified customer requirements
- Develop and apply appropriate resource management techniques for promoting accountability, sustainability and organizational effectiveness
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your operations management degree online at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Attend class when it's convenient for you – online education means 24/7 access
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms per year
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network or alumni for tips and career opportunities
- Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we’ll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there’s no application fee
- Transfer-friendly enrollment. Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
Career Outlook
Employment continues to grow as more businesses transport goods in the global economy. While manufacturing continues to be a large employer of operations management professionals, more jobs are being created in education, government, military, transportation, and science and technical services.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for operations research analysts will increase by 27% through 2026 - much faster than the average of all occupations.* The need for logisticians will increase by 7% in the same time period, according to the BLS.*
Graduates with a bachelor's in operations management can pursue roles as:
- Distribution manager
- Inventory control analyst
- Materials manager
- Plant manager
- Production planner
- Purchasing manager
- Quality analyst
- Supply chain manager
- Warehouse manager
Curriculum
Courses To Prepare You For Your Career
UMS's bachelor's in operations management program includes:
- General education
- Business core
- Degree-specific courses
General Education Program
Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:
- Writing
- Communication
- Analysis
- Problem solving
All undergraduate students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.
Business Core Program
Programs in the School of Business require learners to complete the business core program, which includes a variety of business-specific courses. This program focuses on 10 core competencies to prepare you for success wherever you go.
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Assess and apply operations management theory and best-practices effectively in a global environment to achieve operational goals in support of business strategies
- Evaluate and apply appropriate continuous improvement practices for achieving sustainable operations in a given environment
- Utilize quantitative and qualitative techniques for solving problems with processes, procedures and products
- Evaluate the internal and external factors that influence business sustainability and competitive advantages in business
- Make operations-management decisions which create value while minimizing risk for the purposes of meeting specified customer requirements
- Develop and apply appropriate resource management techniques for promoting accountability, sustainability, and organizational effectiveness
