Applied Science (Operations Management) ,BAS
Applied Science, BAS, approved for STEM-OPT extension, online
Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science program with a concentration in operations management are able to provide strategic focus and meet organizational objectives by implementing best practices, managing people and creating value.
Students who have an applicable Associate of Applied Science from an accredited institution may transfer 60 credit hours toward a bachelor's degree at ASU, and students who have earned an AAS degree from a regionally accredited Arizona community college may be eligible to transfer up to 75 credits toward this program. Following transfer to ASU in pursuit of this BAS degree, students may have more than 60 credit hours to complete. Students should work with their academic advisor to ensure that their courses will meet degree requirements.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location:
Polytechnic
or
Online
,
ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
- First required math course: Any math course with the MATH general studies designation will satisfy the math requirement.
- Math
intensity: General
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
Additional requirements:
Students applying to this program must have completed an AAS degree from a regionally accredited institution. This program is not available to first-year students.
Students interested in changing to this BAS degree program must have completed a related AAS degree at a regionally accredited institution and have a minimum cumulative ASU GPA of 2.00.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Implement industrial management of technology, management of processes, and management of human capital.
- Demonstrate proficiency in collaborating with diverse team members through a professional team presentation that conveys innovation improvements for businesses or organizations.
- Apply systems thinking, data-driven decision making, and research to optimize decisions to solve complex problems for a variety of industries and organizations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking by developing a strategic management plan that includes analysis of issues, assumptions, evidence and implications.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, operations management students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
The BAS program with a concentration in operations management technology prepares undergraduate students for supervisory and management functions in industry, manufacturing, public service and other service organizations.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
|
3.3%
|
$128,620
|
|
|
8.2%
|
$98,560
|
|
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4.2%
|
$98,100
|
|
|
1.6%
|
$107,560
|
|
|
0.3%
|
$63,510
|
|
|
5.6%
|
$103,330
|
|
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22.5%
|
$85,720
|
|
|
1.6%
|
$107,560
|
|
|
3.8%
|
$50,290
|
|
|
4.0%
|
$130,600
|
Tech Entrepreneurship & Mgmt
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SUTON 240
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
