Operations Management Degree

The operations management program at The University of Texas at El Paso 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 Texas colleges that offer operations management degrees.

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The University of Texas at El Paso

800 West Campbell Road, Richardson, TX

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a large, multicultural public research university. UTEP boasts a majority Hispanic student population, and is proud of its multicultural heritage and historical location. UTEP offers 75 bachelor’s degrees, 78 master’s degrees and 19 doctoral degrees. Many service learning opportunities are available at UTEP, which help the community and give students practical work experience.

The Simulation Center at UTEP offers innovative learning experiences to health services students, allowing them to practice in a safe, clinical environment that mimic’s real-world experience. The Medical Professions Institute at UTEP is highly ranked, providing mentoring and networking opportunities for students interested in pursuing medical careers.

UTEP is on the road to becoming the first national research university serving a divers 21^st century demographic, which means it is positioned to offer a range of research opportunities at all levels by 2014. UTEP is currently undergoing enormous development and investment in its research programs to achieve this aim by its Centennial Celebration in 2014.

UTEP has a top Executive MBA program that attracts business managers from both Mexico and the U.S. It supports a digital business community called “Borderzine,” which encourages Latino student journalists to share experiences, perspectives and opinions across borders.

History

UTEP was founded as a small mining school in 1914.  There were 27 students enrolled in the “Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy.” They rode a streetcar or walked across dusty desert to reach the school that was founded on the site of the old El Paso Military Institute. The name was changed several times as the curriculum developed and enrollment increased, until it became The University of Texas at El Paso.

Academics

The academic calendar for the University of Texas at El Paso follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters. There is a 4-week “Maymester” in the month of May. The summer semester is divided into two sessions: Summer I, and Summer II. The first summer session begins in early June, and the second summer session begins in early July.

Colleges and Schools

• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• College of Health Sciences
• College of Liberal Arts
• School of Nursing
• College of Science

Student Life

Students at UTEP are encouraged to become involved in one of the more than 150 clubs or organizations available on campus. There is an active Greek Life on campus, with fraternities and sororities offering many more opportunities for making friends, networking and developing leadership skills. Campus activities are published in the school newspaper, The Prospector, as well as via email broadcasts and postings on campus bulletin boards.

The Office of the Dean of Students is a good resource for UTEP students.  At UTEP, nine campus departments report to the Dean of Students:

• Union Services
• University Career Center
• University Counseling Center
• College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
• Educational Talent Search
• Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP)
• High School Equivalency Program (HEP)
• Student Support Services Program (SSSP)
• Upward Bound

Other student resources on campus are the University Child Care Center, tutoring, advising, student development center, computer labs, and more.

Student housing is available on or near campus in one of the housing complexes at UTEP: Miner Village and Miner Heights. Ranges of dining options are available on campus.

Traditions

The traditional school colors for UTEP are orange, navy and white. The mascot is the miner, and the athletic teams are nicknamed the UTEP “Miners.”

Athletics

The UTEP “Miners” athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:

Men’s Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Track and Field

Women’s Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Rifle
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Community Life

El Paso is a historical location and a bi-national community. Students at UTEP can visit El Paso’s Centennial Museum to view artwork by some of the area’s most renowned artists. On campus, the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts offers exhibits of contemporary art from students and internationally-recognized artists. Additional artworks are displayed in the UTEP Library, which also houses more than one million books and microforms, among its collections.

Students seeking more culture on campus will enjoy the Union Gallery exhibits, many music recitals, dinner theatre performances, cinema, and a range of social and cultural events that are also open to the El Paso community.

Students Enrolled in the Operations Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Texas at El Paso offers a bachelor'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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $108070
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $100870

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $93810
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $93320

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $74510
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $75500

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).