B.S.B.A. in Operations Management

Program Overview

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The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree program in Operations Management a 120-credit program designed for those employed as line managers and inventory planning and control, as well as those interested in entering the operations field.

What You Will Learn in the B.S.B.A. Degree in Operations Management Program

Our BSBA degree in Operations Management develops knowledge and expertise in the analysis, design, and operation of complex management systems. All students pursuing a B.S.B.A. degree in Operations Management must complete a Business Administration Capstone requirement that, integrates content across the degree program and validates the student's knowledge.

Degree Requirements:

College Algebra within Intellectual and Practical Skills section of general education requirements
Quantitative Skills for Business and Statistics within the requirements of the Professional Business Requirements section
How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Courses in this area of study may be completed with Thomas Edison State University courses and/or courses from other institutionally accredited colleges. Prior learning assessment (PLA) and/or examinations may also be used.

School of Business and Management Upper-Level Degree Policy

Require that baccalaureate students complete a minimum of 18 credits at the upper level (3000 level or higher). Complete 12 upper-level credits in the area of study, the Capstone, and one additional 3 credit course, which can be completed in the area of study or the Business Core.

NOTE:

Courses that are devoid of a course code can be accepted in transfer if completed at colleges and universities accredited by the institutional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

In addition, the University offers a host of ways to earn credit for knowledge obtained in non-collegiate settings. Examples include:

Courses and examinations approved through National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) and the American Council on Education (ACE) College Credit Recommendation Service.
Military service
License and certifications
Prior learning assessment (PLA)

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (45 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses. For more information see About Our General Education Program. To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010	Writing for Success	3
ENC-1020	Writing for Success II	3
COM-2090	Public Speaking	3
MAT-1210	College Algebra	3
SOS-1100	Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-1010	Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-2200	Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership	3
POS-1100	American Government	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

SOC-2100	Marriage and the Family	3
HIS-1130	American History I	3
FIL-1100	Exploring American Cinema	3

Select two featured courses from the list below:

SOC-2910	Criminology	3
HIS-1140	American History II	3
HIS-1210	Introduction to World History I	3
HUM-1030	Introduction to the Humanities III: Music	3
PHI-1300	Introduction to Critical Reasoning	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)

EAS-1010	General Earth Science	3
BIO-2080	The Science of Nutrition	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Scientific Knowledge.

II. Professional Business Requirements (42 Credits)

ACC-1010	Principles of Financial Accounting	3
ACC-1020	Principles of Managerial Accounting	3
CIS-1070	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
LAW-2010	Business Law	3
MAN-2100	Principles of Management	3
MKT-2010	Introduction to Marketing	3
FIN-3010	Principles of Finance	3
ECO-1110	Macroeconomics	3
ECO-1120	Microeconomics	3
BUS-2100	Quantitative Skills for Business	3
STA-2010	Principles of Statistics	3
MAN-3730	Managerial Communications	3
MAN-3720	International Management	3
BUS-4210	Business Administration Capstone	3

III. Area of Study (18 Credits)

A. Required Courses (6 Credits)

OPM-3010	Operations Management	3
APS-4020	Applied Quality Management	3

B. Operations Management Electives (12 Credits)

OPM-4150	Logistics	3
CIS-3010	Management Information Systems	3
MAN-4350	Project Management	3
OPM-4200	Supply Chain Management	3

IV. Electives (15 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120