Operations Management Degree

The operations management program at Yavapai 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 Arizona colleges that offer operations management degrees.

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Yavapai College

2727 W. Glendale Ave. #200, Phoenix, AZ

Yavapai College, located in Prescott, Arizona, was founded in 1965, taking four years to prepare operations which began in 1969 on what was once Fort Whipple, used in the defense of the territory one hundred years ago. The school has grown rapidly over the years, covering much of Yavapai County and expanding its facilities and programs across four additional campuses located in Clarkdale, Prescott Valley, Sedona, and Chino Valley. The school is one of the few that offers a gunsmithing program, and has been considered among the best in the field since its establishment.

Academics

Yavapai College offers a variety of options for a large selection of individuals. Some may choose to take individual courses, others may seek online training or education, high school students may choose to dual enroll through partnerships established by the school, others may seek to gain the high school equivalency through GED programs.

Yavapai College primarily offers associate degrees in a variety of fields allowing for academic transfer or career training opportunities. Students choosing to continue their education at four year institution will complete many of their lower division and general education requirements at Yavapai prior to transferring to a college or university to complete the final two years of education required for a bachelor's degree.

Career training degrees and certificates are awarded to individuals who pursue an education on one of the many high demand fields currently seeking professionals. The school will provide the education, skills and training necessary to be able to enter the workforce in one of these fields, capable of performing the tasks and duties asked of such employees on a regular basis with competence and confidence. Programs take between one and two years to complete and generally reflective of the employment needs of the community, allowing residents of the area to seek employment opportunities nearby.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Graphic Design
• Gunsmithing
• Nursing
• Paralegal Studies

Admissions

As a public, two year, open enrollment institution, Yavapai College will admit an individual who meets the minimum requirements for admissions, enrolling them once an application is submitted. Students should provide all pertinent documentation regarding previous education, take a placement exam, participate in student orientation and meet with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and future plans as well as a plan for a curriculum that best reflects the student's needs. Registration for classes typically takes place shortly before each semester, requiring all students to have completed their application and enrollment, as well as submitted aid forms and information by this time.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Student that are in need of aid must complete all necessary forms provided by the school, the most important of which is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which may be completed online and the information from which is the primary source for determining a student's need, aid program eligibility and monetary awards. Aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year due to changing financial circumstances of the student based on tax returns.

Students Enrolled in the Operations Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Yavapai College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $102780

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

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $91240

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

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $71860

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).