CAREER OUTLOOK: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Operations management is a vital part of running a business. The University of Scranton's MBA with a specialization in Operations Management will provide you the advanced knowledge, leadership skills, and higher level perspectives needed to qualify for senior management positions in the field of Operations Management.

Salary levels for professionals in the field of Operation Management can vary widely depending on the industry, geographical location, scope of responsibility, and many other factors. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median annual wages of general and operations managers in May 2010 were $94,400, with the middle 50 percent earning between $65,290 and $142,030*.

A sample of job titles in the field of Operations Management includes:

• Chief Operations Officer
• Operations Manager
• Service Operations Director
• Operations Management Engineers
• Purchasing Manager/Agent
• Buyer
• Plant Manager

Find out more about The University of Scranton's Online MBA with a Specialization in Operations Management by requesting more information or calling us at 866-373-9547.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, accessed 2/17/2012, http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes111021.htm