Program Overview

Program Overview

The Online Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management at Arizona State University is designed to build on the technical skills gained in a completed Associate of Applied Science degree. This program provides a comprehensive overview of management, leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills. Upon graduation, students will be prepared for a variety of roles, including business analyst, cost estimator, and warehouse manager.

Program Details

• Total classes: 20
• Weeks per class: 7.5
• Total credit hours: 120
• Next start date: 01/12/2026

Operations Management Courses

The program emphasizes skills in management, leadership, critical thinking, and communication. Students will select a focus area in either process innovation or technology entrepreneurship to build specialized knowledge that supports their career goals. Some of the courses include:

• STP 226: Elements of Statistics
• TEM 431: Innovation Management
• TMC 110: Understanding the Enterprise
• TMC 330: Leading the Enterprise
• TMC 410: Enterprise Operations
• TMC 470: Enterprise Planning and Implementation
• TMC 498: Pro-Seminar
• OMT 484: Internship

Career Opportunities

This operations management degree provides a clear path to a career in managing and influencing efficient production within a variety of businesses. Career examples include, but are not limited to:

• Compliance Manager
• Distribution Center Manager
• General Manager (GM)
• Manufacturing Plant Manager
• Manufacturing Supervisor
• Office Manager
• Operations Research Analyst
• Quality Control Manager
• Quality Control Technician

Admission Requirements

To apply for this program, students must have attended one or more regionally accredited colleges or universities and earned their Associate of Applied Science (AAS). The application process involves:

• Speaking to an enrollment counselor
• Finding out how credits transfer to ASU
• Completing the online application
• Sending transcripts
• Filing the FAFSA

Tuition and Financial Aid

Students can estimate their full-time or part-time tuition fees using the tuition calculator. Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can help students find federal student aid.

About the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is dedicated to providing a dynamic learning environment and supporting all students on the paths to their degrees. The school has received numerous peer-reviewed programmatic honors from U.S. News & World Report, including being ranked among the top 5 for best online master’s in electrical engineering programs and best online master’s in engineering management programs.