Operations and Systems Management (OSM) majors learn how to set standards, goals, and objectives and measure their achievement. Continuous improvement, benchmarking, six sigma methodology, quality management, operations research, decision sciences, project management, technology management, operations management, supply chain, and business process analysis are some of the tools that OSM majors use for performance achievement.

Being in an environment with engineers, scientists, and technicians allows students majoring in Operations and Systems Management (OSM) the chance to work side by side with other disciplines before they graduate. Students have a unique advantage over other majors and graduates by allowing interdisciplinary emphasis to better prepare the graduates for their careers. The hands-on, applied nature of OSM prepares graduates for their careers.

Graduates who specialize in Operations and Systems Management (OSM) are employed in supply chain and logistics, operations management and quality management in both service and manufacturing to more effectively manage businesses. Opportunities exist for professional certification and certified production and inventory management, certified quality auditor, certified quality engineer, and certified quality manager.

There are numerous entry level and career-track opportunities in the field of OSM. The types of careers available include quality management, operations and production management, consultant, analyst, planner, scheduler, supply chain management, banking operations, airline operations support, health care administration, project manager, and administrator.

Degree requirements for the Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (BSBA), Accounting Concentration are provided in the document below. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this document. If you do not have this application, it can be downloaded for free from Adobe's Acrobat download page.

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