Program Overview

Operations Management (B.S.)

The operations management program prepares students for a career in the manufacturing and service operations field. Students will be prepared to manage operations and its resources, including people, equipment, facilities, finances, and processes.

Program Description

The program hones students' critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills to be an effective manager in their future career.

Is it for You?

This program will be a good fit if you:

• Have leadership skills
• Are methodical when working on projects
• Enjoy solving complex or 'messy' problems
• Are organized, analytical, logical, and a strong decision-maker

Career Opportunities

Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:

• Production planner/scheduler
• Project manager
• Process analyst
• Quality manager
• Process manager

Recent Employers

Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:

• Daktronics
• Smithfield Foods
• Fey Industries
• Counterpart Inc.
• Great Western Bank

Internship Opportunities

The program provides internship opportunities with companies in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.

Clubs & Organizations

The program offers the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:

• American Society for Quality
• Habitat for Humanity
• South Dakota Lean Group

Suggested Certificates

• Bioprocessing Sciences Certificate (Undergraduate)
• Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
• Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
• New Product and Venture Development Certificate (Undergraduate)

Suggested Minors

• Engineering Management Minor
• Informatics Minor
• Concrete Materials Science Minor
• Mechatronics Technology Minor
• Accounting Minor
• Bioprocessing Sciences Minor
• Entrepreneurial Studies Minor
• Management Minor

Suggested Accelerated Programs

• Operations Management (M.S.)