Operations Management Degree

The operations management program at Pensacola 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 Florida colleges that offer operations management degrees.

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Pensacola State College

Also known as Pensacola State

10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey, FL

Pensacola State College, located in Pensacola, Florida, was founded in 1948 when it was known as Pensacola Junior College. Pensacola State College was the first institution of higher learning in the Pensacola. Over the years PSC has added more and more campuses and expanded its programs and offerings. The school was renamed Pensacola State College in 2010 to reflect the fact that school had begun to offer bachelor's degrees.

Academics

Pensacola State College offers a large number of programs that result in associate degrees, certificates, or bachelor's degrees. Pensacola has one of the highest rates for associate's degree graduates in the nation, and has a near 100% placement record for those seeking vocational training. The school has partnered with local universities and Associate degree holders are guaranteed admission into a State University of Florida institution.

Programs offered include:

• Graphic Design Technology
• Psychology
• Nursing
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Environmental Science
• Business Administration
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Pensacola State College must register and use the online system “Spyglass” which is available through the school website. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Eligibility must be established every year. Students wishing to determine aid eligibility must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Students who receive financial aid should become familiar with the terms of the aid, and repay any monies that must be repaid within the agreed upon time frame.

Students Enrolled in the Operations Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pensacola State 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

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 830
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $102100

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

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $81740

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

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 750
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $74140

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).