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Operations and Systems Management, B.S.


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Program Director

Dr. Michael Payne
Office: R104
Phone: (414) 277-7589
Email: paynemj@msoe.edu

Study Abroad Coordinator

Dr. Trina Moskalik
Office: R310
Phone: (414) 277-7360
Email: moskalik@msoe.edu

Overview

MSOE’s strong technical focus and industry driven curriculum provides a broad-based exploration of Operations and Systems Management. It delves deeply into supply chain management, operations management, enterprise resources planning (ERP), continuous improvement, and project management to provide students with a unique blend of technical skills, business knowledge and practical hands-on experiences. The program prepares students to be innovative collaborators with the power to leverage strategic thinking and technology to improve operating efficiency.

Student Program Outcomes

Graduates with a B.S. in Operations and Systems Management will be able to:

  1. Strategically analyze, evaluate, and solve business problems using technology and an understanding of the social context.
  2. Prepare and deliver, concise, persuasive stakeholder-centered information in a professional manner.
  3. Develop leaders of character who promote effectiveness in working with and leading diverse teams.
  4. Exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset.
  5. Evaluate a continuous improvement project using appropriate technology & analysis tools.

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Operations and Systems Management, B.S. Version S1


Year One


Fall


Total: 16 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 16 credits

Spring


Total: 16 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 16 credits

Year Two


Fall


Total: 17 lecture hours - 2 lab hours - 18 credits

Year Three


Fall


Total: 14 lecture hours - 2 lab hours - 15 credits

Spring


Total: 15 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 15 credits

Year Four


Fall


Total: 12 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 15 credits

Spring


Total: 14 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 15 credits

Program total: 119 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 125 credits


Notes:


*Courses with an asterisk are used to calculate major GPA.

See The Raider Core  page for details on the general education program and Common Learning Outcomes (CLOs).

1This course can assess any of the following CLOs: Collaborate Successfully, Think Critically, Demonstrate Ethical Understanding, Exhibit Curiosity, or Embrace Diversity. With some exceptions, including BUS 2222, these courses must be taught out of the Humanities, Social Science, and Communication, Mathematics, or Physics & Chemistry Departments.

2The noted CLO is a placeholder. Raider Core electives can be taken in any order, as long as Exhibit Curiosity, Embrace Diversity, and Demonstrate Ethical Understanding are all covered. With some exceptions, these courses must be taught out of the Humanities, Social Science, and Communication Department.

Operations and Systems Management, B.S., THL Exchange Program Version S1A


This curriculum map is for MSOE students who study at THL.

Year One - at MSOE


Fall


Total: 16 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 16 credits

Spring


Total: 16 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 16 credits

Year Two - at MSOE


Fall


Total: 17 lecture hours - 2 lab hours - 18 credits

Year Three - at THL


Fall


18 credits

  • Planning of Tech Investments & Simulations 3 credits
  • Contrastive German/American Culture 3 credits
  • International Management 3 credits
  • Project Management/Business Project 3 credits
  • German 1 3 credits
  • Production Management and Logistics 3 credits

Spring


18 credits

  • Professional Behavior/Humanities Project 3 credits
  • International Business Finance 3 credits
  • Quantitative Methods in Business & Marketing 3 credits
  • Materials Handling 3 credits
  • Integrated Systems (SAP) 3 credits
  • German Language II 3 credits

Year Four - at MSOE


Fall


Total: 12 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 15 credits

Spring


Total: 14 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 15 credits

Notes for MSOE participants:


*Courses with an asterisk are used to calculate major GPA.

See The Raider Core page for details on the general education program and Common Learning Outcomes (CLOs).

1This course can assess any of the following CLOs: Collaborate Successfully, Communicate Effectively, Think Critically, Demonstrate Ethical Understanding, Exhibit Curiosity, or Embrace Diversity. With some exceptions, these courses must be taught out of the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Communication, Mathematics, or Physics & Chemistry Departments.

2The noted CLO is a placeholder. Raider Core electives can be taken in any order, as long as Exhibit Curiosity, Embrace Diversity, and Demonstrate Ethical Understanding are all covered. With some exceptions, these courses must be taught out of the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Communication Department.

Operations and Systems Management, B.S., THL Exchange Program Version S1B


This curriculum map is for THL students who study at MSOE.

Year Three - at MSOE


Fall


15 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 15 credits

Spring


18 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 18 credits

Year Four - at MSOE


Fall


15 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 15 credits

Spring


11 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 15 credits

Notes for THL participants:


* Courses with an asterisk are used to calculate major GPA.

1The noted CLO is a placeholder. Raider Core electives can be taken in any order.

Approved Business Electives


For courses labeled “Business Elective,” students may choose from any category below.

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