Operations Management Degree

The operations management program at North Seattle 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 Washington colleges that offer operations management degrees.

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North Seattle Community College (NSCC)

5239 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA

North Seattle Community College, located in the city of Seattle, is an urban student’s paradise and a fantastic starting place for those looking to acquire a 2-year degree with guaranteed acceptance into a state college.

NSCC offers pre-college programs that include GED testing and ESL, as well as the opportunity to earn an array of associate’s degrees and career training in over 50 certificate programs.

With over 14,000 students enrolled each year, NSCC has a robust and thriving student life that includes a symphonic band, theater, self-published literary/art magazine, art gallery, and espresso bar.

The cost to attend North Seattle Community College is $107.00 per credit hour for in-state residents. The cost for out-of-state students is $279.00 per credit hour.

NSCC also offers a wide array of services to its students, such as: childcare, tutoring, career services, counseling, internship location assistance, disability services, student leadership training, and multicultural programs.

Applying to North Seattle Community College is simple and easy. Prospective students can complete their applications online or in-person. All tuition and fees can also be paid in full online or in-person on campus.

NSCC is also currently offering programs for international students who wish to pursue an education in the United States. These programs include help with English as a second language. Students who reside in America can also take advantage of NSCC’s study abroad program.

If you are interested in attending North Seattle Community College or would like to learn more, click here to access their official web site.

Students Enrolled in the Operations Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. NSCC offers a less than one year certificate 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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $116270
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $92650

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $99750
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 690
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $95430

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

• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 410
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $82360

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).