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What can I do with a major in operations management and information systems?
SUNY Oswego - Career Services
- Career Communities
- Major And Career Exploration
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Networking, Personal Branding and LinkedIn
- Job and Internship Searching
- Graduate School
- Online Career Tools
- Affinity Group Resources
- Compensation Negotiation
- Events
- Graduate Outcomes
- Information for
- Resource Center
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Supply Chain Operations Management (SCOPE) Beta Gamma Sigma - Honor SocietyGet involved in a professional organization
Association for Information Systems The Institute for Operations Research and Management SciencesSearch for opportunities
Companies:
Novelis
J Crew
Bechtel
Titles:
Assistant Operations Coordinator
Distribution Analyst
Purchasing Specialist
Explore the numerous career fields related to your major
Areas
Employers
Financial institutions
Insurance companies
Consulting firms
Manufacturers
Computer companies
Telecommunications companies
Retailers
Healthcare organizations
Hotels and restaurants
Entertainment companies
Educational institutions
City, state and federal government
Sample occupations
Develop excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with technical and nontechnical colleagues.
Gain programming experience and knowledge for increased opportunities.
Become an effective problem-solver.
Plan to continually educate self on new computer languages and technology.
Obtain business experience through internships or part-time employment.
Supplement program with courses in accounting, human resources, and procurement.
Areas
Employers
Community colleges
Universities
Corporations
Non-profit organizations
Consulting firm
Self-employed
Sample occupations
Earn a graduate degree for post-secondary teaching opportunities.
Develop a research specialty.
Gain experience working with students through tutoring or assisting in computer labs.
Obtain advanced certifications for training opportunities.
Develop exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills for communicating with clients.
Obtain a strong technical knowledge of computers, a background in business management, and experience in systems analysis.
Areas
Programming
Software Design
Systems Analysis
Hardware Production
Web Site Design
Web Site Administration
Employers
Network access points
Internet service providers
Hardware and software vendors
Internet-related companies including:
- Browsers
- Search engines
- Web site design services
Organizations with complex, self-managed web sites
Sample occupations
Learn web-related programming languages.
Develop a flare for creativity.
Learn to work efficiently in a team by participating in group projects or student organizations.
Earn a graduate degree in technology or business for advanced opportunities in analysis, project management, and executive operations.
Areas
Operations Research Analysis:
- Business strategy
- Facilities layout
- Inventory control
- Personnel scheduling
Production Management:
- Line supervision
- Manufacturing management
- Production planning
- Quality assurance
Materials Management:
- Purchasing/buying
- Traffic management
- Inventory management
Employers
Manufacturers
Industrial organizations
Service organizations
Sample occupations
Develop strong analytical skills and a logical approach to problem solving.
Take additional courses in statistics and computer systems. This is a more technical side of business.
Develop skills in budgeting and cost management.
Take additional accounting and finance courses.
Learn to manage multiple situations and problems.
Be able to communicate effectively with different types of people in various functional areas.
Earn an MBA to reach the highest levels of operations management.
General information and strategies
- Be aware that careers in computers and technology are constantly changing.
- Be prepared to retrain and learn new information on a regular basis.
- Certifications are often an important part of training for technical careers.
- Obtain the certifications that are the most applicable to career goals and interests.
- Gain as much diverse technical experience as possible. Seek positions in computer labs, retail computer/technology stores, or as technological support for any office or business.
- Learn about technology in additional areas such as audio/visual or telecommunications.
- Become familiar with the integration and application of these areas to management information systems.
- Develop physical stamina and strength.
- Many networking professionals are involved in hands-on, physical activity during network installation and maintenance.
- Specialize in a specific area of business or industry such as medical office support or sound technology so as to become familiar with the applicable software and hardware.
- Supplement program with courses in accounting, human resources, and procurement.
- Learn to work efficiently in a team by participating in group projects or student organizations.
- Earn a graduate degree in technology or business for advanced opportunities in analysis, project management, and executive operations.
- Develop skills in budgeting and cost management.