{"id":499,"date":"2023-02-23T14:11:57","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T20:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/technology-art-design\/?page_id=499"},"modified":"2023-03-28T10:24:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T15:24:34","slug":"operations-management-emphasis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/technology-art-design\/courses-programs\/project-management-b-s\/operations-management-emphasis\/","title":{"rendered":"Operations Management Emphasis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro\">Businesses need to run as effectively as possible, and they&rsquo;re looking for managers who can lead them to the next level. You&rsquo;ll be making decisions that shape the future of manufacturing and other industries.<\/p>\n<h2>What is an Operations Management Degree<\/h2>\n<p>Are you interested in how businesses produce and deliver high-quality products and services? Do you want to be part of an industry that&rsquo;s all about streamlining processes and increasing productivity?<\/p>\n<p>A company&rsquo;s profitability often comes down to effective management of resources.<\/p>\n<p>They need to produce and deliver a high quality product that satisfies the client&rsquo;s needs, in as little time and with as little expense as possible.<\/p>\n<p>With an operations management degree, you&rsquo;ll be ready to take on these challenges and help organizations succeed.<\/p>\n<p>As an operations management student at Bemidji State, you&rsquo;ll:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">learn how to manage systems to boost productivity<\/li>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">analyze data to optimize processes<\/li>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">understand strategies for creating high-quality products and services<\/li>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">implement lean principles<\/li>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">develop leadership and training skills<\/li>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">master cost analysis and quality assurance<\/li>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">study safety, risk management and sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By the time you graduate, you&rsquo;ll have the skills you need to make organizations more productive by streamlining facilities, processes, schedules and resources.<\/p>\n<h2>Graduate with Industry Certification<\/h2>\n<p>Students completing a degree in operations management are prepared to take the industry-recognized ATMAE Certified Technology Manager (CTM) exam. Give yourself an edge in the competitive world of business and make yourself a highly attractive candidate for any employer.<\/p>\n<p>The CTM exam demonstrates that you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">achieved a nationally-recognized standard of excellence<\/li>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">possess skills that add value to your company from day one<\/li>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">strive to stand out as the best in your field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-524 alignleft img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/technology-art-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/02\/BSU-TAD-management-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A man writing on a board full of post-its\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1710\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/technology-art-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/02\/BSU-TAD-management.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/technology-art-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/02\/BSU-TAD-management-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/technology-art-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/02\/BSU-TAD-management-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/technology-art-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/02\/BSU-TAD-management-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/technology-art-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/02\/BSU-TAD-management-767x511.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/technology-art-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/02\/BSU-TAD-management-991x661.jpg 991w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What Can I Do with an Operations Management Degree<\/h2>\n<p>The value of an operations management degree is undeniable.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. News and World Report ranks operations management as one of the 10 Best Business Jobs in the U.S. With a media salary of $100,780, the income projections rank this career path as &ldquo;one of the highest-paying occupations in the U.S.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Industry estimates put the number of top executive vacancies at 147,000 in the next decade.<\/p>\n<p>A degree in operations management opens up a wide range of career opportunities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">Technical operations manager<\/li>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">Supply chain manager<\/li>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">Supply chain logistics<\/li>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">Data analyst<\/li>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">Process improvement manager<\/li>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">Purchasing agent<\/li>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">Industrial production manager<\/li>\n<li data-gc-list-depth=\"1\" data-gc-list-style=\"unordered\">Project manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And as the service and supply chain industry grows, there will be more opportunities than ever for operations managers to make a real impact.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the courses in this program, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/catalog\/current\/programs\/bs__pmgtopmt\">visit the course catalog.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Businesses need to run as effectively as possible, and they&rsquo;re looking for managers who can lead them to the next level. 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