Operations Management and Information Systems is a versatile degree that can lead to jobs and careers in many different areas. Visit the department website, watch the videos below, or scroll down and select an option under Related Career Fields to see more information about potential careers you can pursue.
Operations Management and Information Systems
Related Career Fields
Select a career field below to see some of the various areas it encompasses, types of employers, and some sample occupations.
Systems Development and Network Technology
Employers
- Financial institutions
- Insurance companies
- Consulting firms
- Manufacturers
- Computer companies
- Telecommunications companies
- Retailers
- Healthcare organizations
- Hotels and restaurants
- Entertainment companies
- Educational institutions
- City, state and federal government
General Information
- Develop excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with technical and nontechnical colleagues.
- Gain programming experience and knowledge for increased opportunities.
- Become an effective problem-solver.
- Plan to continually educate self on new computer languages and technology.
- Obtain business experience through internships or part-time employment.
- Supplement program with courses in accounting, human resources, and procurement.
Educational Training and Consulting
Employers
- Community colleges
- Universities
- Corporations
- Non-profit organizations
- Consulting firm
- Self-employed
General Information
- Earn a graduate degree for post-secondary teaching opportunities.
- Develop a research specialty.
- Gain experience working with students through tutoring or assisting in computer labs.
- Obtain advanced certifications for training opportunities.
- Develop exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills for communicating with clients.
- Obtain a strong technical knowledge of computers, a background in business management, and experience in systems analysis.
Internet
Areas
- Programming
- Software Design
- Systems Analysis
- Hardware Production
- Web Site Design
- Web Site Administration
Employers
- Network access points
- Internet service providers
- Hardware and software vendors
- Internet-related companies including:
- Browsers
- Search engines
- Web site design services
- Organizations with complex, self-managed web sites
General Information
- Learn web-related programming languages.
- Develop a flare for creativity.
- Learn to work efficiently in a team by participating in group projects or student organizations.
- Earn a graduate degree in technology or business for advanced opportunities in analysis, project management, and executive operations.
Operations Management
Areas
- Operations Research Analysis:
- Business strategy
- Facilities layout
- Inventory control
- Personnel scheduling
- Production Management:
- Line supervision
- Manufacturing management
- Production planning
- Quality assurance
- Materials Management:
- Purchasing/buying
- Traffic management
- Inventory management
Employers
- Manufacturers
- Industrial organizations
- Service organizations
General Information
- Develop strong analytical skills and a logical approach to problem solving.
- Take additional courses in statistics and computer systems. This is a more technical side of business.
- Develop skills in budgeting and cost management.
- Take additional accounting and finance courses.
- Learn to manage multiple situations and problems.
- Be able to communicate effectively with different types of people in various functional areas.
- Earn an MBA to reach the highest levels of operations management.
Join Organizations
Being active in both student and professional organizations can help boost your career. You'll have the opportunity to network with and learn from peers, mentors, and professionals. Working within these groups helps build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. You'll gain hands-on experience, showing employers your proactive attitude and commitment to growth, making you a stronger job candidate.
Student Organizations
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General Guidelines and Strategies
- You may have to start in entry level positions within organizations and work up to positions of greater responsibility.
- Develop an area of expertise along the way.
- Graduate education including MBA, MS, or JD qualifies one for higher salaries and positions with greater responsibility.
- Obtain internships in an area of interest such as human resources, training, or organizational development.
- Participate in related co-curricular activities and obtain leadership positions to broaden skills.
- Successful human resource professionals are business-minded and well-rounded.
- Cultivate "hard skills" such as technology and statistics along with "soft skills" such as mediating and advising.
- Develop excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrate a strong desire to work with people of various backgrounds and educational levels.
- Learn desktop publishing and other software packages.
- Become familiar with current business literature and news.
- Join professional associations in field of interest, such as American Society for Training and Development, Society for Human Resource Management, American Management Association, Employment Management Association, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and others.
- Network with human resource managers through professional association meetings and conferences.
- After gaining two years of professional experience in human resources, prepare to take the Professional Human Resource Exam (PHR) to increase job opportunities and earning potential.
- Research other specialized certifications such as the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS).
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