You: Future decision maker.
The operations management program prepares you for a career in the manufacturing and service operations field. You will be prepared to manage operations (what a company does), and its resources including people, equipment, facilities, finances and processes. We hone your critical thinking, communication and analysis skills to be an effective manager in your future career.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Have leadership skills.
- Are methodical when working on projects.
- Enjoy solving complex or ‘messy’ problems.
- Are organized, analytical, logical and a strong decision-maker.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Production planner/scheduler
- Project manager
- Process analyst
- Quality manager
- Process manager
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Daktronics
- Smithfield Foods
- Fey Industries
- Counterpart, Inc.
- Great Western Bank
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Placement with companies in SD, MN, IA, NE, WI, and ND
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- American Society for Quality
- Habitat for Humanity
- South Dakota Lean Group
Suggested Certificates
New Product and Venture Development Certificate (Undergraduate)
Bioprocessing Sciences Certificate (Undergraduate)
Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
Suggested Minors
Mechatronics Technology Minor
Accounting Minor
Entrepreneurial Studies Minor
Management Minor
Engineering Management Minor
Informatics Minor
Bioprocessing Sciences Minor
Concrete Materials Science Minor
Still Undecided?
If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. Choosing a major or career can be a very difficult decision. We're here to help.
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Data Science (B.S.)
Computer Science (B.S.)
Mechatronics Technology Minor
Bioprocessing Sciences Certificate (Undergraduate)
Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
Engineering Management Minor