Operations Management (B.S.)

Program Educational Objectives

SDSU Operations Management graduates will become professionals who:

1. Achieve positions of increasing responsibility or leadership with employers, professional organizations, or civic organizations as an indicator of professional competence, demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, and successfully function in team environments (Professional Responsibility and Teamwork);
2. Apply management, mathematics and science principles, and appropriate technology to the solution of current and future problems in the field of operations management, and (Problem Solving); and,
3. Complete licensure, certification, short courses, workshops, or advanced degrees in technical, professional, or management subject areas to enhance their abilities in operations management practice and the global business environment (Professional Growth).

Student Learning Outcomes

Operations Management graduates will have:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
2. an ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure, or program to meet desired needs.
3. an ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgement to draw conclusions.
4. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
5. an ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
6. An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.
7. An ability to understand the value of diverse perspectives in the workplace.

Requirements for Operations Management Major: 120 Credits

Bachelor of Science

System General Education Requirements

• Goal #1 Written Communication: ENGL 101 - Composition I (COM) [SGR #1, HSDC] Credits: 3  and ENGL 277 - Technical Writing in Engineering [SGR #1, HSDC] Credits: 3  
• Goal #2 Oral Communication: CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication (COM) [SGR #2, HSDC] Credits: 3  
• Goal #3 Social Sciences: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3  and SGR # Elective Credits: 3  
• Goal #4 Arts and Humanities: SGR #4 Electives Credits: 6  
• Goal #5 Mathematics: MATH 114 - College Algebra (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 3  
• Goal #6 Natural Sciences: CHEM 106 - Chemistry Survey (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3 , CHEM 106L - Chemistry Survey Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 , PHYS 101 - Survey of Physics (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3 , and PHYS 101L - Survey of Physics Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1   

Major Requirements

• BADM 360 - Organization and Management (COM) Credits: 3

• or GE 385 - Introduction to Systems Engineering and Management Credits: 3  

• CM 130 - Management Tools and Analysis Credits: 3
• CSC 325 - Management Information Systems (COM) Credits: 3
• ET 210 - Introduction to Electronic Systems Credits: 3
• ET 210L - Introduction to Electronic Systems Lab Credits: 1
• ET 451 - Industrial Controls and PLCs Credits: 2
• ET 451L - Industrial Controls and PLCs Lab Credits: 1
• GE 425 - Occupational Safety and Health Management Credits: 3
• HRM 460 - Human Resource Management (COM) Credits: 3

• or LDR 435 - Organizational Leadership and Team Development Credits: 3  

• MNET 367 - Production Strategy Credits: 2
• MNET 367L - Production Strategy Lab Credits: 1
• MNET 460 - Engineering Economic Analysis Credits: 3
• OM 240 - Decision Making Processes in Management Credits: 3
• OM 462 - Quality Management Credits: 3
• OM 463 - Supply Chain Management Credits: 3
• OM 470 - Project Management Credits: 2
• OM 471 - Capstone Experience Credits: 2
• OM 490 - Seminar (COM) Credits: 1
• OM 494 - Internship (COM) Credits: 1-3 Electronics Emphasis: 1 credit required; Manufacturing Emphasis: 2 credits required, Supply Chain Management Emphasis: 2 credits required

Supporting Coursework

• ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I (COM) Credits: 3
• GE 101 - Introduction to Engineering and Technical Professions Credits: 1
• GE 121 - Engineering Design Graphics I Credits: 1
• GE 123 - Computer Aided Drawing Credits: 1
• GE 231 - Technology, Society, and Ethics Credits: 3
• MATH 121 - Survey of Calculus (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 4
• MATH 121L - Survey of Calculus Lab [HSDC] Credits: 1
• STAT 281 - Introduction to Statistics (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 3
• Technical Electives Credits: 6

Total Required Credits: 120

Internship Program

Students are required to complete an industry—based internship prior to graduation via the course OM 494. The Program Coordinator and Faculty Advisor must approve a formal work plan before registering for internship credits. Further information can be found in the department.

Summary of Program Requirements

*System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements and Supporting Coursework.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Academic Advising Guide Sheet

The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.

• Operations Management (B.S.)