The Bachelor of Science in Operations Management prepares learners for a career in the manufacturing and service operations field. They will be prepared to manage operations (what a company does), and its resources including people, equipment, facilities, finances and processes. The South Dakota State University hone students' critical thinking, communication and analysis skills to be an effective manager in their future career.

The program will be a good fit for students who: • Have leadership skills. • Are methodical when working on projects. • Enjoy solving complex or ‘messy’ problems. • Are organized, analytical, logical and a strong decision-maker.

Career Opportunities: • Production planner/scheduler • Project manager • Process analyst • Quality manager • Process manager