Operations Management (M.S.)

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Program Information
The Master of Science degree in Operations Management (MSOM), offered through the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, is a program for professionals interested in expanding their ability to manage technical functions in an organization as the next logical step in their career path.

Students may elect to pursue the traditional thesis route under Option A: this is valuable for individuals who anticipate future graduate work toward achieving the terminal degree in a related field. Most students select the research/design paper route under Option B: this requirement generally takes the form of a project in collaboration with local or regional industry to solve a problem or to improve a system or process. A third option, Option C, is a non-thesis program that provides more coursework in lieu of the research component. Option C requires approval of the faculty advisor.

Regardless of the option selected, the student works with his/her Major Advisor to develop the program of study plan, make consistent progress toward completion of the degree, and to show proficiency in integrating and applying management concepts through the Final Oral Exam.

Course Delivery
Program coursework is delivered on campus, with limited coursework offered online.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees

Master of Science                          Option A
                                                            Option B
                                                            Option C

Core Requirements

OM/GE 569 - Project Management
Credits: 2-3*
OM 660 - Operations Management
Credits: 3*
OM 670 - Research Methods in Management
Credits: 3
OM 690 - Seminar
Credits: 1-3*
^{*OM 569, OM 660, and OM 670 are part of a professional development certificate}

Select one (1) course from each topic area:

Resources
- CHRD 716 - Human Resources Management in Business and Industry
  Credits: 3
- CSC 740 - Management Information Systems
  Credits: 3
- ECON 610 - Financial Management
  Credits: 3
- GE 603 - Designing the Work Place for Production
  Credits: 3
- OR approved elective
Operations
- GE 650 - Manufacturing Systems Management
  Credits: 3
- ME 761 - Operations Research
  Credits: 3
- ME 760 - Quality Control
  Credits: 3
- OR approved elective
Analysis
- OM 767 - Decision Theory
  Credits: 3
- STAT 541 - Statistical Methods II
  Credits: 3
- STAT 582 - Probability and Statistics II
  Credits: 3
- OR approved elective

OM/GE 798 - Thesis
(Option A) Credits: 5-7
OR
OM/GE 788 - Master’s Research Problems/Project
(Option B) Credits: 2-3
Elective:
Option A: 6-7
Option B: 13-14
Option C: 18-19

Total Credits:30 (Option A), 32 (Option B), 36 (Option C)

Additional Admissions Requirements

GRE: Not required (recommended)
TOEFL: Operations Management requirement of 575 minimum paper-based, 233 computer-based, 90-91 Internet-based

Application must include a written statement of how the MSOM program is aligned with your professional development plans (1000 word limit).

Refer to the Construction and Operations Management Department Graduate Program page information for specific details.

General Requirements (Master’s Degree)

Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

See Master’s Degree Requirements .