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- School Code: 324000
- Phone: (724) 287-0708
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74%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
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$4,551Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Operations Management Degree
The operations management program at Butler County Community 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer operations management degrees.
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Butler County Community College (BC3)
233 S Main St, Butler, PA
Butler County Community College, located in Butler, Pennsylvania, has been providing low cost educational alternatives to the Butler community for over 40 years. BC3 provides students with a comfortable educational atmosphere, and offers a variety of pr0ograms and services in order to ensure that it fulfills the needs of the community to the fullest. The course offerings at BC3 are not limited to college age students. Adult education courses, continuing education courses and free classes for senior citizens mean that there is something for everyone at BC3.
Academics
Butler County Community College offers a large number of programs for students to choose from. Some programs are designed to provide career oriented education and prepare students for work immediately after graduation, while others are designed to prepare a student for transfer into a four year institution. Associate degrees and certificates are offered through these programs.
Programs available include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at BC3 should complete and submit, via mail or online, their application along with the noted application fee. Once completed students will be asked to take a placement test, meet with an advisor and register for classes. Once completed, student must pay all tuition fees and purchase course materials, such as books, and attend the new student orientation.
Financial aid is available to eligible students through a variety of programs. Students interested in financial aid must register for a mybc3 email address, and if they qualify for financial aid will receive a debit card through which financial aid will be available. For more information on receiving financial aid students should visit the financial aid office on campus or view the information available on the school's website.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Operations Management program at BC3, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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 (
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According to the BLS, industrial production managers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.7% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $51.85
- Average Annual Salary: $107850
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
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $54.86
- Average Annual Salary: $114120
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
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Total Employment: 920
- Average Hourly Rate: $33.63
- Average Annual Salary: $69950
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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants Butler County Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Butler County Community College may offer services to students including:
- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
BC3 is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Softball
- Volleyball