Associate in Operations Management – Advanced Manufacturing Process Specialization

Are you ready to work in management roles in manufacturing? Whether you want to work in construction, healthcare, aerospace, or another industry that relies on manufacturing for innovation, growth, and profit, this program can help you learn foundational skills on which you can expand your career opportunities. This fully online Associate of Science in Operations Management with an Advanced Manufacturing Processes specialization can be completed in approximately 28 months. After graduation, you are qualified for a Certificate of Applied Technical Related Studies from the Bay Institute of Science and Engineering (BISE), which can also be applied to the Department of Labor Journeyperson Certificate.

Why Pursue My Associate in Operations Management Online at IWU?

Pursuing your advanced manufacturing processes specialization will give you a more focused experience than a general program. Operations management describes a broad range of roles and responsibilities. The curriculum of this program is designed to give students a solid understanding of the best manufacturing processes, common equipment and widely used machines, along with critical thinking and communication skills that effective managers apply to their operations. At IWU, you will learn from expert faculty with years of experience in manufacturing-based management roles. Our Christian faculty teach from the same biblical worldview valued on our campus, so that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling career in management. Additionally, we will lock in your tuition rates, so they stay the same throughout the time you study operations management.

What Will I Learn in this Associate in Operations Management Online Program?

With the Advanced Manufacturing Processes specialization, courses include several critical topics, including production systems, blueprint reading, materials and procedures, and computer numerical controlled machining. By the end of the program, you will have the confidence to work in a variety of roles. You can also continue your education and set yourself apart from your peers by earning your Associate for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) Certificate after completing the program. As an added benefit, IWU students receive discounted pricing that makes earning your ASCM certificate even more affordable.