Operations Management
Careers in operations management are a great fit for natural optimizers, process-oriented thinkers, and people who like to see how the gears turn. These careers make a huge impact for organizations by allocating available resources strategically to keeping systems working smoothly.
Build excellent career prospects
Equipped with a solid understanding of how the enterprise works together to create and distribute products and services, you can start meaningful careers in business, healthcare, government, technology, and more.
The operations management major is a great match for career goals in:
- manufacturing and service management
- operations strategy consulting
- purchasing and supply management
- project management
- quality management
Take advantage of unique opportunities
At Gies Business, you’ll have plenty of time to explore your interests and passions before you declare a major. As a student here, you can also:
- Celebrate declaring your major at Signing Day
- Make friends and build a network in 30+ student organizations
- Pursue personal development in dedicated business core classes
- Gain confidence working on consulting projects for real-world clients
Learn from industry experts
Gies Business faculty members are leading experts with a variety of industry experience they bring into the classroom. As you learn about different types of business models and explore process management strategies, they will provide insights that will help you improve processes, plan effectively, manage risks, and measure business results.
And you won't just be learning these concepts in theory. You'll also have ample opportunities to practice analyzing and solving business problems in real-world client projects, supplying you with direct work experience you can add to your résumé.
Expand these menu options to learn more about the classes you’ll take. Talk to an admissions representative if you have questions about required courses, degree requirements, or scheduling.
Business Core Courses
Every student at Gies Business takes a “core” set of courses. The topics are broad, but they’re designed to equip you with skills and knowledge you’ll need to excel in the rest of your business education, regardless of the major you choose. Business core courses give you a chance to explore and sample new topics.
Operations Management Major Requirements
You’ll explore all the critical functions of a business to learn how various elements impact each other and how you can apply strategy to improve their overall effectiveness.
Operations Management Electives
Drill down into more specialized topics – like supply chain principles, assembling and visualizing business data, or personnel management – based on your interests.
The courses are for the current year course catalog. All current Gies Business students should refer to their catalog year.
A business school where you can be yourself
At Gies Business, you won’t just be a student – you’ll be a valued member of our supportive community. We’ll provide a learning experience to help you explore and realize your purpose. All you have to do is take the first step.