Entry-level positions in operations management include materials management, line supervision, purchasing, and manufacturing systems. The Master of Arts requires a minimum of 48 semester hours. Students must complete 15 semester hours of core management information systems courses and a minimum of 12 semester hours of courses in databases and information systems, software engineering, networking and systems, and intelligent systems. In addition, students complete 15 semester hours of M.B.A. core courses and 6 semester hours of courses for the minor. A final oral examination is required to complete the M.A. degree.
Additional requirements are determined in consultation with the student's adviser.
Students earn 15 semester hours. Managerial Finance 3 s.h. Management Information Systems Core Students earn 15 semester hours in these courses, which provide a strong grounding in management information sciences. These courses help students develop applied knowledge and hands-on experience in several management information systems areas. Students must complete at least 12 semester hours.