Operations Management Degree

The operations management program at Bismarck State College 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 Dakota colleges that offer operations management degrees.

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Bismarck State College (BSC)

4012 19th Avenue SW, Fargo, ND

Bismarck State College, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, was founded in 1939 and is the third largest institution in the North Dakota University System. The school is a comprehensive community college that also offers four year programs that result in specific bachelor's degrees. The school is dedicated to providing opportunities for students both locally, and within the system of schools, facilitating transfer and graduate program options for students seeking such opportunities.

Academics

Bismarck State College offers education for both transfer and career options. Transfer programs allow students to pursue education in a specific area after completing the first two years locally. Students may exercise this option if their desired bachelor program is unavailable at BSC. Students may also pursue career training options for the purposes of long term employment after graduation.

These programs take between one and two years and result in training and education in a specific high demand field , followed by entry into the workforce as a qualified professional.  Bachelor and Graduate level programs are also available, both having stricter admission requirements and curricula.

Programs offered include:

• Communications
• Public Relations
• Carpentry
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admissions requirements at BSU will vary based on the type of program an individual wishes to enroll in. Associate level programs require students to be eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma. Students should supply transcripts and test scores if available. Meeting with a counselor and participating in orientation is also encouraged.

Bachelor level and higher programs require more stringent applications and admissions requirements. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, awarded based on need determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Operations Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. BSC offers a bachelor's degree program in operations management.

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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

• Fargo, ND-MN
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $93290

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

• Fargo, ND-MN
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $79610

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

• Fargo, ND-MN
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $55840

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).