Operations Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Undergraduate Major
Allendale • Face to face • 120 Credits
Operations managers coordinate organizational processes to ensure efficiency in the production and delivery of goods and services
Overview
The operations management major provides a career path in manufacturing and service organizations. Students enjoy strong industry partnerships, experiential learning through real-world projects, case studies, network and consulting, and the opportunity to obtain APICS certification.
Core curriculum covers supply chain management, production planning, quality control, and logistics. You will explore the integration of new technology in operations, strategies for effective manufacturing and service management, and the development of comprehensive operations strategies, preparing you to manage and optimize operations in various business environments.
The program is led by expert faculty who consult on real-world business issues, ensuring you learn from the best in operations management. Gain valuable business experience and earn money through internships and mentorship programs while networking with major corporations for job opportunities. Supported by a strong advisory board of senior executives from leading regional companies, Grand Valley’s operations management program is designed to propel you into a successful career.
Admission Information
Seidman's Early Access Program
Each year, the Seidman College of Business allows early access into the business college to a select few individuals as first-year students. This honor is reserved for students who have received a 3.500 or higher high school GPA.
Seidman Success Standards
For students not part of Seidman’s Early Access program, the Seidman
College of Business permits access to upper-level (300-400) business
courses after meeting the following Seidman Success Standards:
1.
Have earned at least 55 semester hours (junior status)
2.
Established a 2.500 or higher overall GPA; and
3. Completed the
following courses with a 2.500 or higher combined GPA: ACC 212, BUS
201, ECO 210, ECO 211, MGT 268, STA 215
This program requires a secondary admission process.
Seidman College of Business
gvsu.edu/seidman
50 Front
Avenue SW
(616) 331-7500
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Career Opportunities
Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.
Top skills- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Negotiation
- Writing
- Reading Comprehension
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 42,423.38 | 10% |
| $ 58,875.01 | 25% |
| $ 63,959.05 | 50% |
| $ 92,402.86 | 75% |
| $129,454.38 | 90% |
Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.
Top skills- Quality Control Analysis
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 33,037.37 | 10% |
| $ 41,539.21 | 25% |
| $ 51,834.08 | 50% |
| $ 72,468.39 | 75% |
| $102,858.28 | 90% |
Analyze and coordinate the ongoing 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.
Top skills- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Coordination
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 47,933.58 | 10% |
| $ 59,746.32 | 25% |
| $ 77,649.88 | 50% |
| $100,234.43 | 75% |
| $127,265.39 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.
Top skills- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Coordination
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 59,477.71 | 10% |
| $ 73,675.78 | 25% |
| $ 94,961.67 | 50% |
| $125,967.75 | 75% |
| $165,120.72 | 90% |
Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Monitoring
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 34,166.97 | 10% |
| $ 54,399.71 | 25% |
| $ 77,331.83 | 50% |
| $111,927.32 | 75% |
| $190,726.65 | 90% |
94%
Graduates Employed
"One of the Top Public Universities in America"
- Niche.com
25%
Of Students Participate in Research or Experiential Learning with Faculty
Scholarships
Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based
scholarships. For information on all of the scholarships that are
available to students, please visit Scholarships at GVSU.
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with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities.
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to scholarships for which you might qualify.
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