Applied Operations Management
Undergraduate Badge
Grand Rapids • Face to face • 9 Credits
Business students are facing increasing demands in the operations management areas to use operations expertise knowledge to make strategic, tactical and operational decisions.
Overview
This badge is designed to expose students to the most practical knowledge and skills in operations management. This badge provides students in-depth study of a variety of topics in quality management, strategic operations management, and operations and supply chain management. This is a more technical badge which builds on the knowledge that business students have obtained from the core courses and supply chain/operations/ logistics electives. This badge will provide the necessary skills for students to excel in the consulting and operations environment.
Core topics include:
- Quality management and improvement.
- Basic and advanced quality tools and techniques.
- Operations strategies.
A digital badge, or badge, is a record of achievement that recognizes a student's completion of a coherent and meaningful academic experience. GVSU offers both credit and non-credit bearing badges as digital credentials. Credit-bearing badges include anywhere from 0.5 to 15 academic credits and may include additional noncredit criteria. Credit-bearing badges are also posted to the academic transcript.
Admission Information
Admissions to complete a digital badge is open to both degree and nondegree seeking students. If you are not currently a Grand Valley student, start your application here.
For current GVSU students:
- Declare your badge via myBanner. Login to Banner Self-Service, click on Student, Student Records, Add a Certificate or Badge to your Program, Select the appropriate badge from the drop down list, and click Submit.
- Speak with the appropriate badge coordinator to ensure criteria are being met. You will be able to track your progress toward the badge in myPath as well!
- Once you are done with the requirements, apply to receive the badge via myBanner.
- Once the completion of your badge has been verified, the badge will be posted to your student record and will be viewable on your transcript. In addition, your digital badge will be posted on Credly.com.
Seidman College of Business
Jaideep Motwani, Chair and Professor of Management
SCB 3075
(616) 331-7467
[email protected]
Career Opportunities
Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.
Top skills- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 59,349.22 | 10% |
| $ 75,538.65 | 25% |
| $ 98,276.77 | 50% |
| $125,603.57 | 75% |
| $152,764.78 | 90% |
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.
Top skills- Judgment and Decision Making
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 38,105.32 | 10% |
| $ 55,588.28 | 25% |
| $ 76,547.31 | 50% |
| $105,598.49 | 75% |
| $157,838.23 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
Top skills- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Coordination
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 48,594.87 | 10% |
| $ 67,670.85 | 25% |
| $ 99,204.84 | 50% |
| $154,472.45 | 75% |
| $220,919.46 | 90% |
Manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.
Top skills- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 74,839.61 | 10% |
| $ 92,376.59 | 25% |
| $110,060.36 | 50% |
| $134,563.69 | 75% |
| $172,388.51 | 90% |
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Embedded in a Real Business Hub
The L. William Seidman Center sits in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, placing students steps away from major employers, networking events, and internships. This downtown advantage gives students daily exposure to the region’s business ecosystem.
A Unique Real-World Simulation Space
In 2025, Seidman opened a cuttingedge Experiential Learning and Sales Lab, designed to simulate real business environments such as:
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Negotiation rooms
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Boardrooms
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Sales pitch spaces
The lab records verbal and nonverbal communication, helping students refine professional skills. Students who train in this environment show a 50% faster rampup in productivity with employers.
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