Operations and Project Management (M.S.)

Become a master management-level problem-solver and prepare for industry certifications with SNHU's Master of Science in operations and project management. The affordable, 12-course, 36-credit program will provide students with the skills necessary to better design and manage core operations and projects. No GMAT or GRE required.

Why pursue an M.S. in operations and project management at Southern New Hampshire University?

• Students will be prepared for career paths in both manufacturing and service organizations.
• Students will be exposed to real-life operations and projects through guest lecturers and visits to high-tech companies.
• Students will learn the skills necessary to link operations and projects with relevant activities in other areas of the business.
• SNHU faculty have advanced academic qualifications and years of practical experience.
• Program is highly affordable and can be completed in 18 months.

Students who take QSO 620 Six Sigma Quality Management will be prepared for the Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam. Those seeing to prepare for certification as project managers through Project Management International should take QSO 645 Project Management for PMP Certification.

Career Outlook

• Process improvement manager
• Operations manager
• Quality assurance manager
• Supply chain manager
• Project director
• Branch manager
• Inventory manager
  

Foundation Course
MBA 501 - Mathematics and Statistics for Business
MBA 502 - Economics for Business

Core Courses
QSO 510 - Quantitative Analysis for Decision-Making
QSO 600 - Operations Management
QSO 640 - Project Management
QSO 680 - Seminar in Project Management
QSO 690 - Topics in Operations Management

Electives
Select five of the following courses (a minimum of two with QSO prefix)
ACC 500 - Managerial Accounting
IT 630 - Computer Simulation and Modeling
MKT 500 - Marketing Strategies
OL 500 - Human Behavior in Organizations
QSO 520 - Management Science
QSO 530 - Applied Statistics for Managers
QSO 610 - Management of Service Operations
QSO 620 - Six Sigma Quality Management
QSO 630 - Supply Chain Management
QSO 635 - International Supply Chain Management
QSO 645 - Project Management for PMP Certification
QSO 710 - Internship in Operations and Project Management

Select any two graduate business electives.

Note: At least 21 credit hours must be QSO.