Operations Management Degree

The operations management program at Potomac College – Herndon 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 North Carolina colleges that offer operations management degrees.

Potomac College – Herndon

220 Byers Creek Road, Mooresville, NC

Potomac College - Herndon is a private school dedicated to providing a practical education for students located in and around Herndon. Students can choose from several areas of study, including:

• Business and Marketing Studies
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Security and Protective Services
• Health and Clinical Professions

Potomac College Herndon campus has listed more than twenty different programs available, including degrees as high as a Bachelor's degree. Some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business Administration
• Purchasing, Procurement, Acquisitions and Contracts Management
• International Business
• Accounting
• Information Resources Management, Cio Training

To help support students, Potomac College - Herndon may provide support services like those listed below:

• Online course work available
• Weekend and night classes available
• Remedial instructional courses
• Counseling assistance

Please visit potomac.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Operations Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Potomac College – Herndon has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.13
  • Average Annual Salary: $102190

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $97700

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $72890

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).