OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
WHAT IS OPERATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT?
the MAJOR
OPERATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (OSM):
Includes a broad area that covers both manufacturing and service industries, involving the functions of sourcing, materials management, operations planning, distribution, logistics, retail, demand forecasting, order fulfillment and more.
FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT TO SPECIALIZE THERE ARE FOUR POSSIBLE TRACKS: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT / GLOBAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT / PROJECT MANAGEMENT / BUSINESS ANALYTICS
The OSM major is designed to provide a strong foundation in all aspects of operations management and supply chain management as well as exposure to the analytical tools used in the field.
SPECIALIZATION TRACKS:
Supply Chain Management: provides an in-depth understanding of activities involved in a supply chain system. This track is ideal for students who are interested in working for logistics manufacturing or service companies with supply chain management functions.
Global Operations Management: prepares students to manage many different aspects of global operations in both service organizations and manufacturing firms.
Why OSM?
Project Management: provides the background in project management and scheduling that will be necessary for students who want to become project managers or project leaders.
Business Analytics: provides a strong background in data analysis, statistics and analytical tools that an analyst needs in many organizations. Students in this track will gain proficiency in SAS, SPSS, Minitab and Excel.
Businesses competing in the global marketplace require competence and expertise in the areas of operations and supply chain management to be successful and sustainable. The field is rapidly growing with improvement in technology leading to an expansion in new career opportunities. A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Operations And Supply Chain Management (OSM) prepares you for a successful career in business by providing you with insight into the two critical components of organizational success: strategy and tactics.
the SKILLS
COMMUNICATION AND NEGOTIATION
ORGANIZATION AND TIME MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER FOCUS
PROCESS ORIENTATION
CRITICAL THINKING AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS (I.E. EXCEL, ERP SYSTEMS)
FORECASTING AND PLANNING
QUANTATIVE AND FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
ENGAGED LEARNING
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS FOR LEARNING AND NETWORKING.
The Cleveland State University affiliate of The Association for Supply Chain Management is very active within the Monte Ahuja College of Business. The organization provides opportunities to meet and network with experienced professionals, take part in local trainings and benefit from the Scholars Education Program.
INTERNSHIPS, CO-OPS and CAREERS
A PROMISING FUTURE FILLED WITH EXPANSIVE AND ENGAGING OPPORTUNITIES.
Operations Supply Chain Management students are required to participate in internships for at least one semester to enhance real-world business knowledge and offer hands-on experiential learning that can lead to valuable industry contacts.
EMPLOYERS include
Applied Industrial
Technologies
American Greetings
Aramark
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Guardians
Lincoln Electric
MetroHealth
NASA
Nestle
Parker-Hannifin
Rockwell Automation
Sherwin-Williams
Swagelok
the MINORS
Accounting
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
CAREER outlook
the CAREERS
Purchasing agent.
LOGISTICIAN, a common first career path; a non-managerial role of analyzing and overseeing the supply chain.
7% increase in OSM careers
Employment expected growth (BLS).
$105,610
$74,590 median salary median salary
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER , a more senior-level role; which is also seeing an average rate of growth.
Median Annual Salary (2017): $62,1202
Operations Manager
Median Annual Salary (2017): $100,4102
Logistics Analyst
Purchasing Manager
Supply chain manager
Logistician
Logistics Manager
Production, Planning and Expediting Clerk
COMPLEMENT AND ENHANCE YOUR DEGREE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFIC BUSINESS SKILLS THROUGH MINOR COURSE WORK AND APPLICATION.
Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
Health Care Management
Human Resources Management
Information Systems
International Business
Marketing
Professional Selling
Property Management
Sport & Entertainment Management
Taxation
LEARN MORE
BUSINESS success STORIES
Alexandra is the Rotary Club of Cleveland’s Excellence in Operations & Supply Chain Management honoree for 2023.
During her time in college she has held many jobs, but most notable were the two internships she completed. The first was at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in their corporate procurement department. During the internship, she led two different projects while simultaneously supporting members of her team. Her second internship was at the J.M. Smucker Company at the plant in Orrville, Ohio. There, she was an active member of their logistics department and was in charge of five projects.
ALEXANDRA D. FRAZIER
OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MAJOR
ROTARY OF CLEVELAND’S EXCELLENCE IN OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
TAKE the NEXT STEP
APPLY TODAY – YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Apply as early as possible to get your admittance decision.
Applying and getting a decision allows you to apply for and receive financial aid and scholarship packages to help you make your college selection.
Applications for Fall Semester open annually on August 1.
INCOMING FRESHMEN apply for the Honors Program: January 15; all other Programs: March 1.
TRANSFER STUDENTS apply for the Honors Program: February 28; all others programs: April 1.
