UMA Undergraduate Guide 2019-2020 Academic Departments and Programs Operations and Information Management Career Opportunities
Career OpportunitiesThe Operations & Information Management major prepares you for careers, such as a business analyst, an operations manager, or a consultant. These roles are central to any team - they make business efficient and effective, base their decisions on sound empirical evidence, and develop a holistic understanding of how a business functions. The Operations and Information Management curriculum equips you with the skills that meet the needs of the business world. The subject matter encompasses what is now being referred to, in the marketplace, as business and data analytics, operations management, information systems, supply chain management, and business process optimization. OIM students have access to many internships and permanent placement opportunities across a range of industries spanning segments such as logistics, information technology, food, consulting, healthcare, advisory, retail, pharmaceutical, office supply, and aerospace. Most recently, graduates have taken on positions at Teradyne, IBM, Pratt & Whitney, Liberty Mutual, Ernst & Young, Epsilon, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, RSM, JP Morgan Chase, Pepsi, Oracle, Partners Healthcare, Staples, TJX, Abraic, Grant Thornton, Dell EMC, and PwC among others. |