Operations Management Degree

The operations management program at Chattanooga State 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 Tennessee colleges that offer operations management degrees.

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Chattanooga State Community College

1646 S Russell Ave, Jefferson City, TN

College life transforms the lives of students. Truly oriented towards preparing them to be independent, knowledgeable and productive contributors to society, Chattanooga State Community College provides students with educational opportunities of diverse interests. This college is committed towards student success, not only in academics but also in life and aims to see all students in prominent job roles. Developing the potential of individual students and helping them maximize their potential is an important role that the staff of this college takes up as a task every year.

Chattanooga State community College also provides students with lots of courses to select from. You can select degree programs, honors or even online courses. One option that has drawn attention is - career programs, which are designed for those advancing in their careers. Also, if attending college physically is not feasible, students have an option to select online courses where in you can earn an education outside the traditional class room.

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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

• Morristown, TN
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $79070

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

• Morristown, TN
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $54050

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

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).