The Operations Management concentration signals a scholarly & professional interest in the systems & processes that actualize a venture’s business strategy. These include design, development, production, distribution and the customer interface of both products, and services. The interdisciplinary nature of Operations management means professionals in the field are often some of the most sought-after and effective executive leaders within many industries and most family businesses. To satisfy Operations Concentration requirement, students must take any four courses from the list of the elective courses below, earning 14 – 16 credits towards their degree.
The Operations Concentration at Babson requires thoughtful planning and making choices early in a student’s course of study. The OIM Division has therefore organized its course offerings to guide students toward one of four common pathways recognized in the field. Supply Chain Management Professional roles: Inventory Manager, Procurement Manager, Product Manager, Production Planner Suggested courses: OIM 3573 Supply Chain Management, OIM 3519 Simulation Modeling in Operations Management Innovation & Design: Professional roles: Entrepreneur, NPD Project Manager, Designer; Customer Research/Acquisition Suggested courses: OIM 3517 Design Thinking and Problem Solving for Business Impact, OIM4520 Innovation Dynamics and Disruption Product/Program Management: Professional roles: Product Manager, Program Manager, Project Manager,
Team Leader Suggested courses: OIM 3509 Project Management, OIM 3573 Supply Chain Management Process & Systems Improvement: Professional roles: Process Manager, Systems Director, Team Leader Suggested courses: OIM 3501 Global Health Innovation Lab, OIM 3519 Simulation Modeling in Operations Management, OIM 3536 Scaling Lean Ventures
Sponsored by: Operations & Information Management Division
Faculty Contacts: Emily Griffin and Bojan Amovic
When planning, please know that some courses have limited enrollment and/or may not be offered each semester.