College Operations and Supply Management Program at Ferris State University Big Rapids Michigan

Options: Bachelor's, Certificate, Minor

Locations: Main Campus

Purpose Driven, Process Transformation and People Focused

The Operations and Supply Management program combines business, lean systems, project management and technology disciplines. Students learn about how products and services are developed/created, sold, and delivered to the customer within a manufacturing and service industry. They examine how lean systems, project management and technology support manufacturing/service processes. Students use problem solving and critical thinking to develop appropriate solutions for practical, real-life experiential projects with industry partners.

Graduates are equipped with highly sought-after knowledge and capabilities about how to improve and manage an organization’s operational & financial efficiency, effectiveness and performance. Potential careers in logistics, management, quality/production control, purchasing, and supply chain management are obtained with organizations such as banks, hospitals, manufacturing, non-profits, and other related operations areas.

The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business School and Programs. ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence.

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Program Details

Degrees

Key Courses

Mission Statement

Admission Requirements

New Student Admission Requirements

2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)

SAT Scores Two of the Three Criteria:
1. ERW SAT score of 450 or higher.
2. Math SAT score of 500 or higher. Placement in MATH 109 or 110 will be considered (Math SAT score of 480 or higher).
3. Composite SAT of 900 or higher.

ACT ScoresTwo of the Three Criteria:
1. English ACT score of 16 or higher.
2. Math ACT score of 19 or higher.
3. Reading ACT score of 19 or higher.

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

Combined college or university GPA of 2.35 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA based on completion of 12 credit hours or more. Developmental courses will not be considered in computing the GPA requirement.
Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s ENGL 150 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require an English ACT score of 16 or higher; or ERW SAT score of 450 or higher; or English Accuplacer score of 6 or higher.
Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s MATH 114 or 115 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require a Math ACT score of 19 or higher; Math SAT of 500 or higher; or Math Accuplacer scores: Elementary Algebra score 75 or higher and College Level Math 0 to 49.

Faculty and Staff

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence.

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