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Online Bachelor's Degree BS in Operations Management

Manage People, Processes & Systems with an Operations Management Degree Online

Operations managers are responsible for developing, improving and managing the processes used to produce and transport products, services and even people. They're often tasked with reducing costs, maximizing profits and increasing customer satisfaction - in other words, the areas most critical to any organization's sustainability.

Develop the knowledge and skills to look at that long-term sustainability through the lens of an operations manager in the Bachelor of Science in Operations Management degree online program at Southern New Hampshire University.

Choose the bachelor's in online operations management degree alone, or elect a concentration in Logistics and Transportation or Project Management.

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Concentrations
Operations Management (BS) - Logistics & Transportation
Operations Management (BS) - Project Management

See Yourself Succeed in Operations Management

Upon completion of the online operations management degree program, you’ll be able to:

Assess and apply operations management theory and best practices effectively in a global environment to achieve operational goals
Evaluate and apply appropriate continuous improvement practices for achieving sustainable operations
Utilize quantitative and qualitative techniques for solving problems with processes, procedures and products
Evaluate the internal and external factors that influence business sustainability and competitive advantages in business
Make operations-management decisions that create value while minimizing risk for the purposes of meeting specified customer requirements
Develop and apply appropriate resource management techniques for promoting accountability, sustainability and organizational effectiveness

As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your operations management degree online at SNHU include:

Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
Convenience. Attend class when it's convenient for you – online education means 24/7 access
Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms per year
Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
Networking. Tap into our nationwide network or alumni for tips and career opportunities
Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we’ll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there’s no application fee
Transfer-friendly enrollment. Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree
Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study

Career Outlook

Employment continues to grow as more businesses transport goods in the global economy. While manufacturing continues to be a large employer of operations management professionals, more jobs are being created in education, government, military, transportation, and science and technical services.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for operations research analysts will increase by 27% through 2026 - much faster than the average of all occupations.* The need for logisticians will increase by 7% in the same time period, according to the BLS.*

Graduates with a bachelor's in operations management can pursue roles as:

Distribution manager
Inventory control analyst
Materials manager
Plant manager
Production planner
Purchasing manager
Quality analyst
Supply chain manager
Warehouse manager

Curriculum

SNHU's operations degree provides a solid foundation of knowledge for managing operations in manufacturing, service and other sectors. The curriculum builds upon a business core, emphasizing communication, ethics and globalization. This bachelor's program culminates in a capstone experience, giving you the opportunity to use what you've learned.

Courses To Prepare You For Your Career

SNHU's bachelor's in operations management program includes:

General education
Business core
Degree-specific courses

General Education Program

Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:

Writing
Communication
Analysis
Problem solving

All undergraduate students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.

Business Core Program

Programs in the School of Business require learners to complete the business core program, which includes a variety of business-specific courses. This program focuses on 10 core competencies to prepare you for success wherever you go.

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BS in Operations Management

Courses May Include
QSO 320 Management Science through Spreadsheets Apply management science techniques to analyze data to inform business decisions that align to strategic organizational objectives.
QSO 325 Continuous Improvement Tools and Techniques This course examines continuous improvement tools and techniques used in problem solving supporting sustainable operations. Topics include lean techniques, quality management, TQM, JIT, and product experimental design.
QSO 328 Sustainable Operations This course focuses on manufacturing and service operations control and the importance of making operations decisions that support the long-term sustainability of organizations while meeting the needs of the customers. Students explore topics such as brand management, closed loop supply chains, competition, environmental management, safety and compliance, and social responsibility.
QSO 330 Supply Chain Management This course focuses on effective supply chain strategies for companies that operate globally with emphasis on how to plan and integrate supply chain components into a coordinated system. Students are exposed to concepts and models important in supply chain planning with emphasis on key tradeoffs and phenomena. The course introduces and utilizes key tactics such as risk pooling and inventory placement, integrated planning and collaboration, and information sharing.
QSO 415 Trends in Operations Management This course focuses on contemporary topics in operations management. Examples of topics that will be explored included assessing and managing disruptive change, agile project management, automation, innovation, and technology trends.
QSO 489 Capstone in Operations Management This capstone course is the culminating experience for the B.S. in Operations Management program. The aim of the capstone is to assess students' ability to synthesize and integrate the knowledge and skills they have developed throughout their coursework, rather than introducing new concepts. This course is structured to support student success in fulfilling program requirements.
Total Credits: 120

Program Outcomes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates for SNHU's online degree programs are among the lowest in the nation. We offer financial aid packages to those who qualify, plus a 30% tuition discount for U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty.

Online Undergraduate Programs	Per Course*	Per Credit Hour*
Degree/Certificates	$960	$320
Degree/Certificates (U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty)	$675	$225

*Tuition Rates are subject to change and are reviewed annually.

Additional Costs
No Application Fee, $150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)

University Accreditation

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education as well as several other accrediting bodies. More...

The PMI Registered Education Provider PMI, PMP, CAPM, and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

This program is not currently accredited by ACBSP. It may be ACBSP accredited when it is eligible. Consumer information is available on the College Navigator.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the Internet, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/operations-research-analysts.htm and https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/logisticians.htm (viewed online November 6, 2017). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.