Operations Management Degree

The operations management program at Madison Area Technical 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer operations management degrees.

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Madison Area Technical College

3400 S 43rd St, Milwaukee, WI

About
Madison Area Technical College, located in Madison, Wisconsin, was founded in 1912, when it was a vocational school dedicated to providing training to high school dropouts. What became apparent the next few years was that adults were more interested in the course offerings than the young students, and as a result the school changed focus to adults while still providing opportunities to former high school students. Over the next few decades the school grew, particularly during World War II, where the school received federal funding to assist in the educational needs necessary to fill wartime jobs. By the 1970's the school was combined with others in Madison as part of a state based program to consolidate schools, as a result the school was given multiple campuses to educated residents of the capital. The school is constantly updating its facilities and program offerings to meet the needs of the community, adding new programs as necessary to remain relevant and modern.


Academics
Madison Area Technical College offers a large number of programs dedicated to providing career and technical training or transfer to a four year institution. Career and technical training programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree that demonstrates and individuals qualification to work in their area of study. Students of such programs will train in the skills and abilities necessary to accomplish the tasks and duties often required in order to successfully do one's job and are ready to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. Technical and training programs are typically in high demand fields and typically offered to reflect the community's professional and economic needs.

Transfer programs allow students to complete the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education at a low cost, then transfer to a four year institution to complete one's bachelor's degree. These programs are assisted by the public education system in Wisconsin, which allows ease of transfer from two year institution to a four year college or university within the state if certain academic requirements are met.


Programs offered include:

• Anthropology
• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts
• Graphic Design

Individuals are also able to take non credit courses for personal interest. Individuals who choose to do so do not need to formally enroll in the school.


Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution all students who meet the minimum requirements will be admitted to Madison Area Technical College. Students interested in enrollment must choose a program of study, ensuring that requirements for that program are met, then complete and submit the application for admission either online or physical copy given to the school. Students must also supply transcripts and take a placement exam in order to determine which general education courses they must take. Once completed, students may participate in orientation and meet with a counselor prior to registration, which occurs shortly before the start of each semester. Tuition fees will be due shortly after the start of the semester.


Financial Aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work study programs and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information provided in which will be used to determine need eligibility and awards. The school may ask for additional financial aid to be supplied in order to ensure accuracy prior to the disbursement of funds. Students must be enrolled in a full time program in order to be eligible for aid.


Athletics
Madison Area Technical College participates in a number of intercollegiate athletics through the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) North Central Conference. These programs allow students to compete with other schools in  an atmosphere of healthy competition and develop skills, such as discipline and teamwork, which are useful in one's academic and professional career.


Athletic programs offered:

• Basketball
• Baseball
• Golf
• Softball
• Volleyball
• Soccer

Students Enrolled in the Operations Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Madison Area Technical College offers an associate's degree program in operations management.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $110530

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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 780
  • Average Hourly Rate: $52.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $109470

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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 890
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $70900

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).