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About MBA in Operations Management
This specialisation focuses on planning, organising, implementing and also supervising the aspects of production and manufacturing. MBA in Operations Management is becoming more important with the growth of E-commerce. The function of operations management involves converting an organisation’s resources (materials, labour, etc.) into products and services efficiently. This specialisation deals with various areas related to business and its procedures.
Eligibility
Candidates who want to pursue MBA in Operations Management are required to have completed bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (varies from college to college) from a recognised university in any stream.
The candidates are also admitted on the basis of scores in relevant MBA entrance exam such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, IBSAT, NMAT by GMAC, etc.
Syllabus
| Subjects in First year | Subjects in Second year |
|---|---|
| Corporate Environment | Logistics & Supply Chain Management |
| Managerial Economics | Operations Management and Strategy |
| Demand and Business Forecasting | Specialisation Group A - Human Resource Management |
| Quantitative Techniques & Methods | Marketing |
| Corporate legal Environment | Management of International Business |
| Business Policy and Strategic Management | Specialisation Group A - Human Resource Management |
| Business Communication | Information Management |
| Production Management | Operation Management |
| Business Process Modelling | Material Management |
Job Options
The top sectors for MBA in Operations Career are Consulting firms, Construction, Financial Institutions, E-commerce, Warehousing, etc. And some of the jobs in OM include:
Procurement Manager
Plant/Facility Manager/Logistics/Distribution Manager
Warehouse Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Project Manager
Sales Operation and Production Manager
Skills Required
Key skills required are Analysis and Decision-making skills.