Location:

Menomonie, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Information Technology

Program Overview

Program Description:

The MS in Operations and Supply Management prepares students for leadership positions by engaging them in coursework related to planning, organizing, and implementing systems in today's global business environment. Students specialize in a technical area designed to meet their personal and professional needs. Popular specialty areas include: quality management, industrial engineering technology, production operations, information technology, packaging, and supply chain management. Students will learn to develop an ethically responsible corporate vision, identify opportunities to create and manage change, lead others, understand the value of functional integration to a global business success, plan and lead projects.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

The Graduate School at UW-Stout is fully accredited by the North Central Association of College and Secondary Schools (NCA) to offer programs at the master's and education specialist levels.

Requirements:

To be admitted with full status to the program, you must: 1) hold a 4 year baccalaureate degree, 2) have earned an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75, 3) have two years full-time relevant work experience. Entrance to the program is dependent on the understanding and competency of operations management, finance, and statistics.

International Requirements:

Admission requirements include: (1) Admission to a graduate degree program and the Graduate School; (2) English proficiency TOEFL score of at least 173 computer-based and 500 paper-based or 213 computer-based, 550 paper-based depending on which program is chosen, and 61 Internet-based. Test scores should be sent directly to UW-Stout (school code #1740); (3) Official copies of all post-secondary transcripts (translated into English), including proof of baccalaureate and/or highest earned degree; (4) Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale; (5) specific program requirements. Contact program directors for information; (6) Documented evidence of sufficient financial resources to complete a degree program; (7) the enclosed application form along with a non-refundable application fee payable to UW-Stout in U.S. funds.