Decision Sciences or DS is the prefix used to describe all Operations Management courses in the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University. Operations Management is about getting things done effectively and efficiently in organizations. Every organization has an operation function, regardless if the organization is manufacturing or service. Operations managers are responsible for managing the processes to make goods and deliver services, including quality control, inventory management, transportation, purchasing, and supply chain management, etc.. Operations managers also need good analytical and problem solving skills and knowledge of computers to manage such processes.

Undergraduate Students: At Wichita State University, we have no undergraduate major in Operations Management, but we do have a Minor in Operations Management . It is always a smart idea for undergraduates to select their courses wisely to include such a minor. This can significantly enhance their career opportunities after graduation. Entry-level positions in Operations Management include operations analyst, purchasing agent, production planner, inventory controller, work scheduler, quality control specialist, master production scheduler, and more.

Graduate Students: Graduate students have the option to complete an MBA with a concentration in Technology and Operations Management or a certificate in Enterprise Systems and Supply Chain Management . The certificate is a combined degree between the Business School and College of Engineering at Wichita State University. Students pursuing either of these degrees are looking at moving up into the organization into more managerial positions, and ultimately executive positions in Operations Management. Such positions include operations manager, line director, purchasing manager, department supervisor, plant manager, sore manager, facilities manager, and more.

Please follow the links below for more information:

• Undergraduate Minor in Operations Management
• MBA with a Concentration in Technology and Operations Management
• Business-Engineering Certificate in Enterprise Systems and Supply Chain Management
• Description of Operations Management (DS) Courses at Wichita State University

For more information about Operations Management in the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University, please contact the Finance, Real Estate, and Decision Sciences (FREDS) Department at (316) 978-3219.