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“The real-world experience
and knowledge gained at
Kettering offers a competitive
advantage like none other.”

Master of Science in
Operations Management

Program Overview Program Objectives and Requirements

The Master of Science in Operations Management (MSOM) >> Graduating students will have an integrated knowledge of
program focuses on the management skills, knowledge, and operations management and demonstrated ability to perform as
attitudes required to lead organizations that create goods and management professionals. They will be prepared for continued
services. Students in this program will gain expertise in general learning throughout their career.
business management areas, as well as a firm understanding of
methods and practices in modern operations management. >> S tudents will have the positive perspectives and skills that
create productive employees and managerial leaders.

Students enrolled in this program possess a wide variety of This MSOM curriculum consists of ten courses (40 credit hours)
backgrounds and undergraduate degrees. This program is for that include six core courses plus four electives, allowing you to
people who currently are in — or desire to enter — a management customize the program to meet your professional needs. You may
position within a manufacturing or services company. begin this program in any of our four terms. The MSOM program
does not require a thesis.
You are able to customize the MSOM program to meet your
goals by selecting one of many unique concentrations – or by “An advanced degree from
creating your own through the Kettering can prepare you for
general concentrations, including: whatever your next step is —
>> Operations Management an enhanced career path or
>> Supply Chain and ERP further education.”
>> Manufacturing

Applicants for the MSOM degree program must submit
official transcripts of their Bachelor’s degree from a regionally
accredited U.S. university or an international equivalent. The
Master of Science in Operations Management is accredited
by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and
Programs (ACBSP).