Online Master of Science in Operations Management

The online master’s in operations management degree program prepares you to oversee the creation, production, and delivery of goods and services, with skills that are transferable across industries.

It’s a field that is growing rapidly: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 1.2 million job openings per year for managers over the next decade. For General and Operations Managers, the BLS reported that the average annual salary reached $129,330 in May 2023.

Potential jobs with an operations management online degree include:

• Chief Operating Officer
• Director of Operations
• Operations Analyst
• Operations Coordinator
• Operations Manager

As a student in the M.S. in Operations Management program, you may choose to earn a second master’s degree by adding as few as four additional courses. You can select to add one of the following degrees: Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Engineering Management, and Master of Science in Lean Manufacturing.

FINC-619 | Financial Management

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of financial management within organizations. It focuses on the theoretical valuation of stocks and bonds and the capital markets in which they are traded. There is also emphasis on both the use of financial leverage by the firm and working capital management. The purpose is to enable managers to participate fully in financial decision-making.

ISYS-669 | Enterprise Information Systems Models

Students gain an overview of information systems (IS), including the strategic role of IS and a process-oriented view of the organization and its importance in relationships with suppliers, customers, and competitors. An overview is provided of how information systems can contribute to the effective management of processes to support achieving strategic objectives and transforming the organization. The major focus of the course is how organizations use information systems to address enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain management (SCM), customer relationship management (CRM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and social networks. Course content includes an overview of IS infrastructure and addresses key IS management topics. Students will also learn about the ethical and legal implications of the use of information systems.

MGMT-629 | Management Science

This course is intended to develop a student’s facility with a variety of quantitative techniques to facilitate the managerial decision-making process. Simulation approaches include optimization techniques like linear programming and stochastic techniques such as queuing models. In this course, students develop spreadsheet modeling skills, and emphasis is placed on the application of these quantitative techniques to a variety of managerial areas.

MGMT-639 | Managing People and Organizations

This course is intended to prepare students for management positions in various organizations. Students are introduced to concepts and issues concerning management and leadership of organizational staff. Subjects include technology-related leadership, organizational communication, change management, Lean thinking, human resource issues, decision-making, ethics, and persuasion.

MGMT-659 | Strategy

This course focuses on the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of organizational policy and strategy from the perspective of the senior manager/strategy planner. Additional consideration is given to information technology, global operations, ethics, legal perspectives, and the functional level strategies of the organization. The Final Project is an integrative approach designed to have direct application to a current job or future career.

MGMT-661 | Operations Management

This course provides students with exposure to the core concepts and tools of operations management in both manufacturing and service enterprises. Course content includes an overview of the fundamental importance of coordinated operational activities as students examine how to integrate effective operations across all functional areas of the organization. Emphasis is placed on the importance of adding value and customer satisfaction to the long-term viability of both for-profit and not-for-profit firms.

MRKT-679 | Marketing Management

In this course, students will gain a managerial perspective on how organizations understand and select target markets and how they attract, retain, and grow customers within those selected markets. A strategic perspective of how firms create, deliver, and communicate superior customer value for competitive advantage is emphasized. Students gain an understanding of the analysis, planning, implementation, and control of activities to develop and sustain beneficial exchanges with target buyers.

The Kettering University admissions team offers the assistance and advice you need throughout the admissions process. We’re ready to answer your questions and provide guidance throughout your experience in the M.S. in Operations Management program.

Domestic Admissions Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with 3.0 on a 4.0 grading system or the international equivalent (85 overall grade point average on a 100-grade-point scale). A 2.5-2.99 GPA will be considered on a provisional basis.
• Résumé.
• Statement of Purpose.
• Three Professional Letters of Recommendation (one must be from a supervisor).
• Official transcripts from a regionally accredited U.S. university or an international equivalent.
• Up to eight hours of transfer credits may be available.
• No GRE or GMAT is required.

International Admissions Requirements

In addition to the domestic requirements, International requirements also include:

• International students are required to submit educational documentation to an evaluation service such as Educational Perspectives, which is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). This will be at the expense of the student. Kettering University undergraduate students need not submit their Kettering transcripts but are required to submit transcripts from any other university.
• International applicants whose native language is not English and who have not earned a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), MELAB (offered by University of Michigan), or complete level 112 at an approved ELS center. Please have official scores sent to Kettering University’s Office of Admissions, Code 1246. Photocopies will not be accepted.

Our minimum score requirements are:

• TOEFL
  • Paper-based: 550 
  • Computer-based: 213
  • Internet-based: 79 
• IELTS: Minimum Band score of 6.0 
• MELAB: 76

Kettering University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. These designations signify that our programs meet the highest standards of academic quality and institutional integrity. Our experienced faculty and staff are dedicated to delivering a rigorous, well-structured program that supports student learning and success.