2024-2025 Catalog

 

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 degree 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 hours.
  • Completion of foundational, major, and specialization requirements as outlined in the program of study.
  • Completion of 24 hours of general education requirements as specified (General Education Requirements).
  • Completion of 33 semester hours in the major with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Fifteen 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-111Foundations of Lifelong Learning

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Operations, Business, Management, and Communication Courses

Students must complete 9 credit hours in Operations, Business, Management, or Communication courses.

Required

MGT-120Operations Management

3

Electives

Choose 6 credits from the following:
COM-209Small Group Communication

3

HRM-175Introduction to Supervision

3

HRM-215Introduction to Human Resources

3

COM-115Introduction to Human Communication

3

COM-280Intercultural Communication

3

ECO-205Introduction to Business Economics

3

MAT-100BStatistics for Business Research and Data Analysis

3

UNV-181Leading Change in the World

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Advanced Manufacturing Processes Specialization Courses

Students in the Advanced Manufacturing Processes (AMP) Specialization complete 21 credit hours.

AMP-110Mechanical Engineering Blueprint Reading

3

AMP-120Manufacturing Materials and Procedures

3

AMP-130Concepts of Machined Engineered Products

3

AMP-140Computer Numerical Controlled Machining

3

AMP-200Theories of Applied Measurements

3

AMP-210Principles of Numerical Applications

3

AMP-220Product Production Systems

3

Total Credit Hours:21

Capstone Course

MGT-290Operations Management Capstone

3

Total Credit Hours:3

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