Operations Management Associate in Applied Science
New program- the Operations Management associate degree program will begin admitting students in the Spring semester of 2025 pending State approval.
Federal financial aid is not available for this program pending approval from the U.S. Department of Education. South Carolina residents may receive lottery funds.
Program Description:
This program will prepare students for various entry-level roles related to Operations Management. An Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing a company's organizational processes, while adding value through process improvement. Their main duties include managing operations, ensuring safe, efficient operations, and serving as a company representative on regulatory issues, while developing high performing teams.
Embedded Certificate
This program contains one or more embedded certificates which will automatically be awarded if the certificate requirements are met unless the student completes and submits the Program of Study Change Form requesting to opt out of the embedded certificate.
Mission Statement:
Operations Managers enhance operational system procedures and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and laws, while assisting the human resources team with recruiting and hiring. As a pivotal player, an Operations Manager helps companies identify problems, create strategies by analyzing information and processes, then presents their findings and solutions to leadership.
Entrance Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
Type of Program:
Day, evening, dual-modality, and online options
Requirements for Completion:
Requires a minimum grade of “C” in all courses with the exception of General Education Courses that are NOT pre-requisites for other courses in the program.
Employment Opportunities:
Operations Manager, Assistant Operations Manager, Quality Manager, Operations Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Field Operations Supervisor
Visit our department web page at https://www.gvltec.edu/academics_learning/business-computer/management/index.html
Listed below is the ideal grouping of courses in order by semester. This plan assumes a full-time schedule. Note, however, that many variables can affect this plan, and not every course is offered every semester. Please see your advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
Note: Please contact your advisor for recommended evening schedules.
| Preferred Sequence | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| COL 111 | E-Learning Success | 1 |
| COL 105 | Freshman Seminar | 3 |
| CPT 170 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Probability and Statistics (preferred) | ||
| College Algebra With Modeling | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| BUS 121 | Business Law I | 3 |
| ECO 210 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECO 211 | Microeconomics | |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BUS 105 | Business Economics Applications | 3 |
| BUS 250 | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
| BUS 160 | Fundamentals of Transportation and Logistics | 3 |
| MKT 130 | Customer Service Principles | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Humanities Elective | 3-4 | |
| MGT 260 | Leadership Fundamentals | 3 |
| MGT 220 | Operations Management I | 3 |
| MGT 201 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| ENG 105 | Editing Academic Writing | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 13-14 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| BUS 230 | Purchasing | 3 |
| MGT 240 | Management Decision-Making | 3 |
| MGT 221 | Operations Management II | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 | |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 65-66 | |