The Major
What is Operations & Information Management (OIM)?
An analytical field that:
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Combines principles of operations management with information management for today's data-driven and technology-focused world
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Focuses on managing and optimizing the processes, systems, people, and data essential for efficient organizational operations
How do you know if OIM is right for you?
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Do you have an interest in finding creative solutions to complex problems?
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Are you comfortable with data, numbers, and the prospect of using technology and artificial intelligence?
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Do you enjoy analyzing how things work and identifying ways to make processes more efficient?
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Are you interested in learning how technology can improve business operations and help organizations achieve their goals?
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Do you value working with people and leading teams to drive improvements and innovation?
What will you learn?
The Operations & Information Management (OIM) major prepares you for careers such as:
- Business analyst
- Data analyst
- Logistics specialist
- Management consultant
- Operations manager
- Project manager
- Supply chain analyst
These roles use process-oriented, technology-driven thinking and are essential to any team. They drive business efficiency and effectiveness by making decisions based on sound empirical evidence. The OIM curriculum equips you with a holistic understanding of how a business functions and the skills that meet the evolving needs of the business world.
As an OIM major, you'll learn about:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Supply Chain Management
- Data Analytics & Visualization
- Mathematical Modeling & Simulation
- Demand Planning
- Business Process Optimization
- Database Systems
- Information Systems
- Project Management
- Transportation & Logistics
- Enterprise Systems & Business Processes
- Programming
- Quality Assurance
- Sustainable Operations
- Process Design
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean, Agile & Scrum
Concentrations within OIM
All OIM students are automatically enrolled in the Integrated Operations Management & Analytics concentration, which allows the flexibility to choose from a wide range of classes across specializations. Most OIM students select this option.
If you choose to specialize, you can elect one of these OIM Concentrations:
OIM Certificates & Awards
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Business Analytics Certificate: OIM majors complete courses that satisfy the requirements for this certificate.
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OIM AI Achievement Award: This award recognizes undergraduate OIM Students who have demonstrated skills and accomplishments in artificial intelligence. To be eligible for the award, students must complete the following 3 OIM courses:
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OIM 210 Introduction to Business Information Systems
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OIM390STB Artificial Intelligence in Business
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OIM454 Machine Learning in Business.
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SAP Recognition Award: This award, supported by the SAP Business Suite (an Enterprise Resource Planning System), is granted to students who complete the following 3 courses:
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OIM451 Information and Project Management
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OIM452 Business Processes and Enterprise Systems
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OIM454 Machine Learning in Business.
OIM Course Requirements
Total Requirement: 8 courses (2 Core Courses, 3 Concentration Courses, and 3 Upper-level Electives)
Core Requirements: you must take 2 courses:
1. One Information Management Core course
- OIM 350 Business Intelligence and Analytics
2. One Operations Management Core course
- OIM 310 Manufacturing and Service Operations Methods or
- OIM 320 Quality Management
Concentration Requirements: you must take 3 courses from your chosen concentration:
Supply Chain Management Concentration Courses:
- OIM 310 Manufacturing and Service Operations Methods
- OIM 320 Quality Management
- OIM 321 Business Process Simulation
- OIM 325 Service Industry Operations
- OIM 390STB Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business
- OIM 411 Supply Chain Analytics
- OIM 412 Supply Chain Management
- OIM 413 Logistics and Transportation
- OIM 420 High-Performance Organizations (Lean/Continuous Improvement)
- OIM 460 Advanced Topics in Operations Management
- OIM 461 Prescriptive Analytics for Business (business optimization)
- SCH-MGMT 597LG Humanitarian Logistics and Healthcare
- SCH-MGMT 590S Sustainable Supply Chains
Information Systems Concentration Courses:
- OIM 303 Business Applications of Python
- OIM 307 Power Spreadsheets for Business Analysts
- OIM 390STA Business Data Visualization
- OIM 390STB Artificial Intelligence in Business
- OIM 451 Information & Project Management
- OIM 452 Business Processes and Enterprise Systems (ERP)
- OIM 454 Machine Learning in Business
Upper-level Elective Requirements: you must take 3 courses, from either OIM concentration courses listed above, or any 300-level or above course in Isenberg: Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, OIM, Hospitality Tourism Management, Sport Management, or SCH-MGMT.
OIM Student Clubs & Alliances
Professional Networking Alliances
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Insurance Academy
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Consulting Academy