The knowledge gained in the Operations Management major of economics, accounting, finance, information technology, communications, and production management provides a strong career foundation. Graduates will be prepared to manage, plan, assess, and streamline the creation of products and services in fields ranging from manufacturing and distribution to the airline industry to renewable energy production. This major is also excellent preparation for graduate studies in business administration.
Potential Career Areas:
- Production planning
- Operations analysis
- Project management
- Capacity analysis
- Simulation
- Forecasting
- Communications
- Strategic planning
- Consulting
Sample Employers:
- Manufacturers
- Energy production companies
- Businesses
- Corporations
- Warehouses
- Transportation authorities
- Government agencies
- School systems
- Hospitals
- Consulting firms
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Production Manager
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$67,000 - $86,000
|
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Logistics Manager
|
$52,000 - $79,000
|
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Management Consultant
|
$41,910 - $73,570
|
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Airport Manager
|
$78,000 - $96,500
|
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Wind Energy Operations Manager
|
$50,000 - $96,400
|
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General Manager
|
$47,300 - $94,400
|
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Business Operations Specialist
|
$33,800 - $62,400
|
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Transportation Manager
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$46,700 - $80,200
|
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Operations Research Analyst
|
$39,900 - $71,000
|
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Television Station Operations Manager
|
$27,000 - $55,570
|
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Emergency Manager
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$51,000 - $65,000
|
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Catering Operations Manager
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$40,000 - $150,000
|
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E-commerce Strategy Manager
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$92,000 - $145,000
|
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Information Systems Manager
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$65,000 - $90,000
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).