Manufacturing Operations Management
The Engine That Drives the Economy
Manufacturing is the engine that drives the American economy. And today's high-tech, global manufacturing environment is generating challenging new employment opportunities for individuals who understand the growing competitive pressures that businesses face in the global economy.
Do More Than Read Textbooks
In this practical, real-world program, you'll do more than read textbooks — you'll gain professional experience firsthand. That's because faculty focus on actual manufacturing and business issues and relate classroom experiences to the workplace. The Manufacturing Operations Management program is:
- Industry-driven and grounded in current industry practices and technologies
- Multidisciplinary, to help you develop the broad base of knowledge you'll need in the field
- Supportive, with small classes, responsive advisers, and easy access to faculty
- Accessible, with most upper division courses offered online. The remainder are offered in a blended classroom/online format on the Minneapolis campus.
Prepare for Success
The Manufacturing Operations Management program prepares you to move into positions of greater responsibility, such as:
- Team leader
- Purchasing manager
- Production supervisor
- Materials manager
- Lead technician
- Project leader
- Order process analyst
- Business analyst
This multidisciplinary major combines classes in:
- Manufacturing processes and systems
- Quality, cost control, and regulation
- Supply chain management
- Business finance, operations, and project management
- Engineering concepts and resource optimization
- Sustainability and lean practices
Program News
Effective fall 2014, students entering the Manufacturing Operations Management major will be required to complete the University of Minnesota Liberal Education Requirements as part of their bachelor's degree. See the Degree Requirements page for more information.
