Course variations

Course summary

This course MBA with Specialization in Operations Management offered by College of Business Administration, Where the MBA with specialization in Operations Management combines theory and current practice to prepare students for careers in manufacturing, service operations, or consulting. Emphasizing quantitative and statistical models, students learn to apply analytical approaches to such issues as supply chain management and time-based competition, forecasting, just-in-time production, management of quality, and technology management. Operations Management focuses on activities necessary to produce and deliver products and services. Being able to efficiently produce and deliver quality products and services on time is critical to remaining competitive. Of particular importance are decision-making tools, techniques, and concepts that allow operations managers to make better decisions. Topics include inventory management, quality control, capacity planning, production planning and control, logistics, supply chain management, and project management.

Program modules

Electives; 5199 GRADUATE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP , 5299 GRADUATE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP, 5363 OPERATIONS PLANNING AND CONTROL, 5364 PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 5367 QUALITY MANAGEMENT, 5368 GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 5369 LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT, 5379 ORGANIZATIONAL RESEARCH PROJECT, 5399 GRADUATE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP.

Entry requirement for international students

MBA program admission a score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and record of one's undergraduate academic performance are required. Students for whom English is not their native language must also achieve a TOEFL score of at least 550. International applicants that score below minimum acceptable levels on the verbal portion of entrance examinations may be admitted under the condition that they pass an English proficiency exam or complete UT Arlington's Graduate English Skills Program prior to beginning graduate coursework. A graduate grade point average is used in the index when it is 3.0 or above and is based on at least 24 semester hours. long with the grade point average and GMAT total score, admission criteria include the following: GMAT sub scores (verbal and quantitative), GMAT writing sample, Grades in specified undergraduate business and non-business courses (math, accounting, economics, statistics, for example), Educational objectives and quality of written expression of the application essay, Letters of recommendation from three persons familiar with the applicant's academic background and/or work experience, Undergraduate major, General and specific program accreditation status of degree-granting institution, Professional work experience, Professional certification or licensure.

Qualification

MBA

Awarding body

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

Department name

College of Business, Department of Information Systems and Operations Management