Operations Management Degree

The operations management program at University of Minnesota – Crookston 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 Minnesota colleges that offer operations management degrees.

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University of Minnesota – Crookston

100 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, MN

University of Minnesota - Crookston, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Crookston, MN, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled annually at University of Minnesota - Crookston.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Agriculture Operations
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by admissions staff. Very common scores among students admitted to University of Minnesota - Crookston are in the range of 19 to 24 on the ACT, or 1300 to 1510 on the SAT exam. 74% of those who apply are accepted to University of Minnesota - Crookston, of which 42% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at crk.umn.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $12,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,500 each year. Some students at University of Minnesota - Crookston may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to view more about University of Minnesota - Crookston can check out their website at crk.umn.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Operations Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Minnesota – Crookston offers a bachelor's degree program in operations management.

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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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $111630

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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $92640

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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $74040

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).