Operations & Supply Chain Management
Concentration: 24.0 quarter credits
About the Concentration
This field of concentration is designed to prepare students for eventual participation as managers or specialists in the operations activity of industrial and service systems.
Operations & Supply Chain Management stresses a thorough knowledge of the rapidly accumulating analytical techniques in systems analysis, in addition to a full appreciation of all other phases of business.
With the proper choice of electives, this concentration also prepares students for graduate studies in industrial management, industrial engineering, management science, or operations research.
Additional Information
For additional information about the program, students should contact the Department of Decision Sciences.
Concentration Requirements
| Requirements | ||
| OPM 315 | Service Operations Management | 4.0 |
| OPR 320 | Linear Models for Decision Making | 4.0 |
| OPM 321 | Planning and Control of Operations | 4.0 |
| OPM 325 | Advanced Planning and Control of Operations | 4.0 |
| OPM 341 | Supply Chain Management | 4.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 4.0 | |
| Advanced Decision Making and Simulation | ||
| Applied Statistical Models for Business | ||
| Six-Sigma Quality Implementation | ||
| Total Credits | 24.0 | |
Sample Plan of Study
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 101 | Foundations of Business I | 4.0 |
| ENGL 101 | Expository Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| MATH 101 | Introduction to Analysis I | 4.0 |
| UNIV B101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Applied Cells, Genetics & Physiology Applied Biological Diversity, Ecology & Evolution | ||
| Applied Chemistry | ||
| Applied Physics | ||
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| BUSN 102 | Foundations of Business II | 4.0 |
| ENGL 102 | Persuasive Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| MATH 102 | Introduction to Analysis II | 4.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Applied Cells, Genetics & Physiology Applied Biological Diversity, Ecology & Evolution | ||
| Applied Chemistry | ||
| Applied Physics | ||
| Term Credits | 14.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| ENGL 103 | Analytical Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| ECON 201 or ACCT 115 | Principles of Microeconomics Financial Accounting Foundations | 4.0 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
| Social science course* | 3.0 | |
| Society and culture course* | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 16.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| STAT 201 | Introduction to Business Statistics | 4.0 |
| ACCT 115 or ECON 201 | Financial Accounting Foundations Principles of Microeconomics | 4.0 |
| ACCT 116 or ECON 202 | Managerial Accounting Foundations Principles of Macroeconomics | 4.0 |
| History elective | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| ACCT 116 or ECON 202 | Managerial Accounting Foundations Principles of Macroeconomics | 4.0 |
| BLAW 201 | Business Law I | 4.0 |
| COM 270 [WI] | Business Communication | 3.0 |
| INTB 200 | International Business | 4.0 |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 6 | ||
| MIS 200 | Management Information Systems | 4.0 |
| MKTG 301 | Introduction to Marketing Management | 4.0 |
| OPM 200 | Operations Management | 4.0 |
| ENGL 200 Through ENGL 399 | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 7 | ||
| FIN 301 | Introduction to Finance | 4.0 |
| ORGB 300 [WI] | Organizational Behavior | 4.0 |
| Science or Computer Science elective* | 3.0 | |
| Free elective | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 8 | ||
| OPM 321 | Planning and Control of Operations | 4.0 |
| OPR 320 | Linear Models for Decision Making | 4.0 |
| PHIL 105 | Critical Reasoning | 3.0 |
| Free elective | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 9 | ||
| OPM 315 | Service Operations Management | 4.0 |
| OPM 325 | Advanced Planning and Control of Operations | 4.0 |
| General Education Elective* | 3.0 | |
| Free Elective | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 10 | ||
| UNIV B101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 4.0 | |
| Business Consulting | ||
| Business Statistics II | ||
| Management Simulation | ||
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ||
| General education electives* | 6.0 | |
| Free Elective | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 11 | ||
| MGMT 450 | Strategy and Competitive Advantage | 4.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 4.0 | |
| Advanced Decision Making and Simulation | ||
| Six-Sigma Quality Implementation | ||
| Applied Statistical Models for Business | ||
| General education elective* | 3.0 | |
| Free elective | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 12 | ||
| OPM 341 | Supply Chain Management | 4.0 |
| Fine arts elective | 3.0 | |
| Free electives | 8.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Total Credit: 180.0 | ||
| * | See degree requirements. |
Co-op/Career Opportunities
Many production and operation management students go on to work in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, product planning and research and development.
When students complete their co-op jobs, they are asked to write an overview of their experiences. These brief quotes are taken from some recent student reports:
Manufacturing engineering co-op, corporate setting: "Developed manufacturing projects, procedures, and documentation in assisting (with International Standards Organization) certification. The best feature of the job was the chance to work within a manufacturing plant and witness the accomplishments and setbacks that can and will occur in all manufacturing jobs. "
Meter operation co-op, major utility company: "Coordinated customer demand survey. Gathered and analyzed statistics pertaining to the water usage of residential, industrial, and commercial customers. . . . Management in department was excellent; very supportive. "
Visit the Drexel Steinbright Career Development Center page for more detailed information on co-op and post-graduate opportunities.
Minor in Operations and Supply Chain Management
Requirements
- No more than 2 courses or 8 credits (or 3 courses and 9 credits if classes were taken under the “old curriculum”) required by a student’s major may be counted towards this minor.
- A grade of “C” (2.0) or better must be earned for each course in this minor for it to be counted.
- No more than two transfer courses may be used to complete this minor. Transfer credits must be taken before matriculated at Drexel.
- Students in the process of completing a degree granting program out of the Goodwin College of Evening and Professional Studies, (BS or BSCOEPS), may enroll in 700 sections of the courses they choose that meet the minor requirements. All other students in the process of completing a degree granting program from other colleges/schools within Drexel University must enroll in the 500 sections of the courses they choose that meet the minor requirements.
- Students should check the pre-requisites of all classes when selecting electives. It is the responsibility of the student to know pre-requisites
- Business Administration and Business & Engineering majors may not minor in Accounting, Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Economics, Legal Studies, Management Information Systems, Marketing and/or Operations Management. Majors interested in theses areas should consult with their Academic Advisor.
All prospective students should meet with an advisor from the College as soon as possible. Call 215.8952110 to set up an appointment.
Additional Information
For additional information about the program, students should contact the Department of Decision Sciences.
| Required Courses | ||
| BUSN 111 | Foundations for Business | 4.0 |
| OPM 200 | Operations Management | 4.0 |
| OPR 320 | Linear Models for Decision Making | 4.0 |
| STAT 201 | Introduction to Business Statistics | 4.0 |
| Select two of the following: | 8.0 | |
| Service Operations Management | ||
| Planning and Control of Operations | ||
| Advanced Planning and Control of Operations | ||
| Applied Statistical Models for Business | ||
| Six-Sigma Quality Implementation | ||
| Total Credits | 24.0 | |
Facilities
So that Drexel business students gain the most up-to-date access to both hardware and software used in professional settings, major advances in the technologies used in the corporate world are constantly being matched by upgrades on campus.
Beginning in summer 2011, construction will begin on a 12-story, $92 million academic center for the LeBow College of Business, replacing Matheson Hall. The new state-of-the-art will continue strengthening faculty research, student learning and the nourishment of a community consisting of faculty, students, alumni and business leaders. The building will help unite faculty, students and staff now housed in four locations throughout Drexel's main campus and is expected to open in 2014.
The Leonard Perlstein Business Learning Center houses state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and tiered mock boardrooms, as well as the LeBow College Business Executive Education Center.
Courses
OPM 200 Operations Management 4.0 Credits
Provides students with an understanding of how the transformation process converts inputs into outputs, and how it adds value to the outputs. This is the primary function of every manufacturing/service organization. Discusses the decision-making process and techniques for planning and controlling the operations function.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
OPM 315 Service Operations Management 4.0 Credits
Analyze service systems from the viewpoint of the operations manager to understand where and in what ways the body of knowledge developed in operations management, strategy, and marketing can be applied and where other approaches are necessary. Focus on understanding what customers want, designing systems and procedures delivering services, and controlling quality.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
OPM 321 Planning and Control of Operations 4.0 Credits
The course objective is to provide students with an understanding of managerial concepts and quantitative tools required in the design and operation of manufacturing/service systems. This course examines strategic planning decision problems, such as capacity planning, facility planning, locations decision, work/job design, and project management from the perspective of a production/operations manager of a business organization/.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: STAT 205 [Min Grade: D] or STAT 201 [Min Grade: D]
OPM 325 Advanced Planning and Control of Operations 4.0 Credits
This course focuses on the medium to short-term managerial decision processes and models within the realm of the operations function of manufacturing and service organizations. Topics covered include time series forecasting, aggregate planning, materials management, operations and staff scheduling, and statistical quality control.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: OPM 321 [Min Grade: D] and OPR 320 [Min Grade: D]
OPM 341 Supply Chain Management 4.0 Credits
Presents and explains the concepts, insights, practical tools and decision support systems that are important for the effective managements of supply chains. Long-term strategic design issues, shorter-term tactical and operational issues are closely examined. State-of-the-art concepts of globally optimal decision making, often across traditional organizational boundaries are emphasized.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: OPM 325 [Min Grade: D]
OPM 481 Special Topics in Operations Management 0.5-12.0 Credits
This course covers topics of particular interest to students in operations management. May be repeated three times for credit.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 12 credits
OPM 499 Independent Study in Operations Management 0.5-12.0 Credits
Independent Study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 12 credits
