Operations Management

Operations Management is primarily concerned with the proficient management of businesses in manufacturing and service areas by utilizing resources effectively and efficiently in the production of goods and services.

Planning for College

The University of Scranton encourages a strong college preparatory program in high school with a minimum of four years of English, three years of a foreign language with additional units taken in acceptable academic areas. The operations and information management program develops knowledge and skills by integrating problem-solving methods and computing skills to solve business problems. If you choose to major in operations management, you should possess above average mathematical skills and have an aptitude to learn computing.

Operations Management at the University of Scranton

Operations Management offers you

• State-of-the-art techniques in selecting and designing products, managing inventories, planning and scheduling, productivity, quality management, supply chain management, information and technology management, and network communication and applications, to name a few. Our computer labs are located in Brennan Hall, the most technologically advanced building the University has ever built. The five-story, 71,000 square foot building was completed in the fall of 2000. In addition, it is one of a select group of university alliance schools partner with global software leader in SAP in bringing technology into every facet of the business curriculum.
• Internships, research, plant visits and a student chapter of APICS that allows you to meet and network with professionals in the field. We have a Faculty-Student Research Program that gives you the opportunity to become actively involved in faculty research projects. The Kania School of Management is AACSB accredited, which greatly increases the value of your degree.
• Small class sizes which foster a solid learning environment.
• A dedicated and knowledgeable faculty who provide interesting and challenging subject matter and willingly offer assistance.
• An excellent advising center staffed with professionals who provide guidance and help whenever needed.

The job market today needs people with the knowledge and skills to compete in a global environment and trained to use and develop new technologies that result in products and services with low cost, high quality and high customer satisfaction. Successful completion of our program will insure a variety of career opportunities in the job market in areas that are constantly growing and where demand for qualified graduates far exceeds supply.

The department also offers you the opportunity to earn a minor in operations management. All business majors, with the exception of operations management majors, are allowed to complete this minor. You may select courses that complement your major, thereby enhancing your business knowledge and broadening your future career prospects.

Outcomes

Our graduates are prepared for competing in the global economy with many job opportunities available in the public, private and governmental sectors. National companies such as Boeing, GTE, MetLife and WEA Manufacturing employ some of our most recent graduates. Career titles include production manager, inventory analyst, plant manager, quality control manager and purchasing manager in the manufacturing areas, and operations manager, buyer or purchasing agent, store manager and customer service manager in the service areas.

Finding Out More

Additional information may be obtained by contacting Dr. Nabil Tamimi, Chair, Operations Management Department, The Kania School of Management, Brennan Hall Suite 437. His phone number is (570) 941-4288. You can email him at tamimin1@scranton.edu.