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Program Coordinator/Contact
Nicole Klein, Associate Director
Ness School of Management and Economics
Harding Hall 100
605-688-4141
Program Information
The Operations Management (OM) program has been designed to prepare students to manage operations and resources including people, equipment, facilities, finances, and processes. The OM program is an applied management program tailored to entry-level positions of responsibility in manufacturing, technical services companies, suppliers to manufacturers, and/or industrial sales.
There are three emphases in the OM program. The Supply Chain Management emphasis addresses the system for producing consumer products or service from raw materials to final delivery. Production management, logistics (people, facilities, transportation) and warehousing are covered in depth to prepare you for a high-demand career in SCM. The Manufacturing emphasis includes Lean, quality management systems, process development, workplace safety, supply chain management, and industrial controls. Students may elect to pursue an additional professional certification at graduation. The Electronics emphasis prepares students to work as supervisors or project team leaders in industries that manufacture, service, or develop electronic devices or distributed systems. Courses include circuits, digital & analog devices, networks, microcontrollers, PCBs, industrial controls, and PLCs.
Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
The Operations Management program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria.
Course Delivery Format
The program provides coursework on the Brookings campus in classroom, laboratory, and field-based settings. The OM program has a dedicated computer and simulation lab for process analysis, CAD applications, and project development, and shares fabrication space in the AME Production Lab.
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