Operations Management Degree

The operations management program at Goodwin 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 Connecticut colleges that offer operations management degrees.

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Goodwin College (Goodwin)

352 Mansfield Road, Storrs, CT

About
Goodwin College, located in East Hartford, Connecticut, was founded in 1999 as a restructuring of the former Data Institute, a small business technology center. The goal of the restructuring was to create a regional center for economic and educational development. Under the guidance of Mark Scheinberg the school has become a bachelor degree granting institution, fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school has seen development and growth, both in admissions and facilities, and has earned awards for smart growth in regards to how its facilities are designed. The school's programs are career oriented, assisting students in the preparation for the future.

Academics
Goodwin College provides a number of certificate, associate degree and bachelor degree programs that prepare students for placement in the workforce. These programs provide the skills and knowledge necessary to perform tasks and duties professionally in a work environment related to one's field of study. Graduates of these programs will be eligible for immediate employment.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Medical Assisting
• Early Childhood Education
• General Education

Students may also apply for transfer to another four year institution if their area of study does not have a bachelor's program at Goodwin College.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Goodwin College utilized an open admissions policy for most of its programs, requiring an interview with an admissions officer and proof of a high school diploma or equivalent prior to admission. Students who meet the criterion presented may submit an application, followed by taking a placement exam in order to begin the registration process.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will provide the information necessary to determine need, eligibility and awards. Students may have to supply additional financial information to the school in order to proceed with financial aid awards.

Students Enrolled in the Operations Management Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor'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

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

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).