Master of Science in Operations & Supply Management
Overview
32
Credits
$685
per credit
Customized instruction tuition rate includes the textbook rental fee. There are no additional university-based or technology fees. Tuition rates the same regardless of residency status.
UW-Stout’s Master of Science degree in Operations and Supply Management (OSM) prepares you for advanced leadership roles in global business and technical environments. Operations, supply chain, logistics management, and construction management are high-demand fields that need managers who can apply both existing and emerging technologies to plan, organize, and implement effective systems.
Program Description
The Operations and Supply Management master’s degree prepares professionals with a broad range of expertise. The core requirements include financial and cost analysis, organizational development and leadership, program management, and operations management. In addition, students pursue a concentration in one of several areas, as well as research activities in related areas. Each of the concentrations will equip students with the skills to work in a variety of industries.
Construction Management
Operations Management
Project Management
Quality Management
Supply Chain Management
Industry Occupation Safety and Hygiene
Engineering Technology Management
SAP ERP Business Analytics
UW-Stout’s MS in Operations and Supply Management is accredited by the ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs).
Career Opportunities
Depending on one’s area of research and concentration, graduates have numerous leadership and career opportunities (managers, directors, etc.):
Business Analyst (Operations/Supply Chain/Construction)
Sustainability
Workplace Safety
Consultant (Operations/Supply Chain/Construction)
Admissions
To be admitted with full status to this program, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, have an overall grade point average of at least 2.75 and have the equivalent of two years of appropriate work or military experience.
Applicants who have an overall grade point average below 2.75 may be considered for probationary admission if other requirements are met.
At UW-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, tomorrow’s leaders do more than earn a degree—they do on day one. Whether you’re pursuing our polytechnic advantage from a distance or returning to complete your degree, UW-Stout’s industry-focused applied learning and research and career-focused experiences will connect you with the opportunities and employers to shape the future.
