AS - Operations Management - Advanced Manufacturing Processes Specialization
The Associate of Science with a major in Operations Management readies graduates in areas of planning, organizing, and leadership. Anchored in the liberal arts, students will examine operations, business, management, and communications.
This specialization will focus on the concepts and vocabulary that prepares learners to work in a variety of positions in the manufacturing sector. Learners will gain a specialized education in manufacturing processes, project management, production management, critical thinking, problem solving, advanced manufacturing techniques, and process safety. This specialization, upon successful completion, will qualify for a Certificate of Applied Technical Related Studies completion from Bay Institute of Science and Engineering (BISE) that can also be applied toward the Department of Labor Journeypersons Certification.
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Write effectively using language that is context and audience appropriate.
- Integrate a biblical framework that guides business and personal interactions.
- Apply interpersonal skills in a business environment.
- Demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of operations processes.
- Identify processes that are required to manufacture materials that are used for specific product applications.
- Demonstrate the basic principles of manufacturing processes and techniques.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements for the associate degree programs offered through the College of Adult and Professional Studies are as follows:
- Proof of standard high school diploma or GED certification.
- Submission of all required items for the admissions process as outlined in the "application procedures" section of the application packet.
Transfer Credit Policy
Transfer credit for degree requirements for undergraduate programs within the College of Adult and Professional Studies may be granted as follows:
- Credit documented on a transcript awarded by a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a minimum grade of "C."
- Credit documented on a JST or CCAF transcript for training received in any MOS, NEC system, AFSC, and Coast Guard Ratings.
Assessed credit for certification requirements may be granted through IWU’s assessment of prior learning process.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with an associate degree the following requirements must be met:
- Completion of 60 semester hours.
- Completion of foundational, major, and specialization requirements as outlined in the program of study.
- Completion of 15 hours of general education requirements as specified (General Education Requirements).
- Completion of 24 semester hours in the major with a minimum GPA of 2.0. To meet the residency requirement 15 semester hours must be completed at IWU.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
AS - Operations Management - Advanced Manufacturing Processes Specialization - Program of Study
AS - Foundational Courses
| GEN-111 | Foundations of Lifelong Learning | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Management Course
| MGT-120 | Operations Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Operations, Business, Management, and Communication Courses
Students complete 6 credit hours in Operations, Business, Management, or Communication courses. IWU courses to select from include: (Recommended to take COM-209.)
| COM-209 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| HRM-175 | Introduction to Personnel Supervision | 3 |
| HRM-215 | Introduction to Human Resources | 3 |
| COM-115 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
| COM-280 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ECO-205 | Basic Economics | 3 |
| MAT-100B | Statistics for Business Research and Data Analysis | 3 |
| UNV-181 | Leading Change in the World | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Advanced Manufacturing Processes Specialization Courses
Students in the Advanced Manufacturing Processes (AMP) Specialization complete 21 credit hours.
| AMP-110 | Mechanical Engineering Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| AMP-120 | Manufacturing Materials and Procedures | 3 |
| AMP-130 | Concepts of Machined Engineered Products | 3 |
| AMP-140 | Computer Numerical Controlled Machining | 3 |
| AMP-200 | Theories of Applied Measurements | 3 |
| AMP-210 | Principles of Numerical Applications | 3 |
| AMP-220 | Product Production Systems | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Capstone Course
| MGT-290 | Operations Management Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Occupational Studies/Electives Courses
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| Electives | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
