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Course summary

This program consists of topics in the design, operation and control of various production systems. Future managers become familiar with broad subject matter in planning and control of production. They learn to successfully cope with the many dynamic problems facing managers today through application of scientific management principles, a systems approach to management and social knowledge. Upon completing the program students will have abundant career opportunities. An MBA with a concentration in operations and supply chain management supports growth and development from two perspectives. Individuals with established career paths will have the opportunity to gain a broader, more general perspective necessary for promotion to leading managerial positions. As a professional such as a vice president of manufacturing, operations or materials; production manager; purchasing agent; or quality manager, students will find their career specialization reinforced with an MBA concentration in operations and supply chain management. Career possibilities include : administrative services manager, construction manager, cost estimator, facilities manager, health and safety manager, industrial designer, industrial production manager, industrial relations manager, inventory control manager, materials control manager, materials scientist, operations manager, operations research analyst, production consultant, production manager, project engineer, purchasing manager, quality control manager/technician, safety coordinator, supply chain manager.

Program modules

The modules include ACCT 5020 (3 hrs.) Accumulation and Analysis of Acct. Data, BCIS 5090 (1.5 hrs.) Intro. to Business Computer Info. Systems, BLAW 5050 (1.5 hrs.) Legal, Reg. and Ethical Env. of Business , DSCI 5010 (1.5 hrs.) Statistical Analysis, ECON 5000 (3 hrs.) Economic Concepts, FINA 5040 (1.5 hrs) Intro. to Finance and Financial Mathematics, MATH 1190 (3 hrs.) Business Calculus, MGMT 5070 (1.5 hrs.) Management Issues, MKTG 5000 (1.5 hrs.) Marketing Concepts, ACCT 5130 (3 hrs.) Accounting for Management, DSCI 5180 (3 hrs.) Introduction to Decision Making, FINA 5170 (3 hrs.) Financial Management, MKTG 5150 ( 3 hrs.) Marketing Management, MGMT 5140 (3 hrs.) Organizational Behavior and Analysis, BUSI 5190 (3 hrs.) Administrative Strategy, MGMT 5240 Project Management, MGMT 5280 Analysis and Design of Operations Systems, MGMT 5850 Materials Management, LSCM 5560 Strategic Logistics Management, DSCI 5320 Quality Contro, ACCT 5250 Strategic Cost Management, DSCI 5210 Model-Based Decision Making, ECON 5850 International Trade, FINA 5500 International Financial Management.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. Students should have a 2.8 grade point average or higher on all undergraduate work or a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of their undergraduate degree or a 3.4 GPA on their master's degree. International students should have obtained a minimum TOEFL score of 79 (Internet-based), score of 550 (Paper-based) and score of 213 (Computer-based) and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall band and also should have minimum MELAB (official version) score of 80 or higher.

Qualification

MBA

Awarding body

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS

Department name

College of Business Administration, Department of Management

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