Operations Management Degree

The operations management program at Herzing University – Brookfield prepares students for executive level management positions. The program focuses on managing and directing the physical and technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Program courses include: principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer operations management degrees.

Herzing University – Brookfield

4006 Washington Rd, Kenosha, WI

Career Options for Graduates

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Industrial Production Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial production managers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $98930
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $95440
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 710
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.18
  • Average Annual Salary: $102290

Construction Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, construction managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.13
  • Average Annual Salary: $102200
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 420
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $88900
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 530
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $87820

Logisticians

Description

Analyze and coordinate the logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, logisticians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $64030
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $68370
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $72490

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).