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Operations Management Degree - Suggested Course Schedule (pdf version)

For more information contact Paul Dellinger at (828) 438-2341

The Operations Management Technology curriculum is designed to educate individuals in the technical aspects of operations management for manufacturing and service industries. The curriculum emphasizes analytical reasoning, problem solving, and continuous improvement concepts required in today’s dynamic business and industry environments. The concepts are developed through integrated study in quality and productivity, organizational management and effectiveness, financial analysis, and the management of human, physical, and information resources.

The Operations Management Technology curriculum is structured to meet the educational goals of individuals seeking leadership positions and those wishing to enhance their professional skills.

Expanding industries nationwide are in need of trained industrial managers. Within this region, most WPCC graduates find related employment. Many students in the program are currently employed in industrial or operations management.

   
Fall Semester I

SHC

ACC

120

Principles of Financial Accounting

4

BUS

135

Principles of Supervision

3

ENG

111

Expository Writing

3

ISC

121

Environmental Health and Safety

3

OMT

112

Materials Management

3

Total:

 

16

 

 

 

 

Spring Semester I

SHC

BUS

137

Principles of Management

3

CIS

111

Basic PC Literacy

2

ENG

114

Professional Research and Reporting

3

ISC

131

Quality Management

3

MAT

155/A

Statistical Analysis/Lab

4

Total:

 

15

 

 

 

 

Summer Semester I

SHC

ISC

132

Manufacturing Quality Control

3

OMT

156

Problem Solving Skills

3

Total:

 

6

 

 

 

Fall Semester II

SHC

IBUS

115

Business Law I

3

ECO

251

Principles of Microeconomics

3

ISC

210

Operations and Production Planning

3

MKT

120

Principles of Marketing

3

 *_

 _

Program Elective

2-3

Total:

 

14-15

   

Spring Semester II

SHC

BUS

217

Employment Law and Regulations

3

ECO

252

Principles of Macroeconomics

3

ISC

136

Productivity Analysis I

3

OMT

260

Issues in Operations Management

3

 _

 _

Humanities Elective

3

Total:

 

15

 

 

 

 

* Select 2-3 SHC from the following: BUS153, BUS234, BUS235, BUS253, BUS255, ISC140, ISC141, ISC153, OMT245, OMT246, COExxx

Total Semester Hours Required for Degree: 66-67

       

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