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Manufacturing Operations Management - Associate Degree

Manufacturing Operations Management is a unique associate degree program designed by local industry to meet the needs of the workplace through a combination of supply chain, automation, quality, lean leadership, and supervisory skills. Graduates of this program are prepared to provide leadership in manufacturing industries.

Program Code: 101965
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Area of Study: Business, Manufacturing

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition: $10,560, Books: $640, Supplies: $25

Total Approximate Costs
$11,225

This program is fully eligible for financial aid.

Estimates based on in-state residency. Learn more about tuition and fees.

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Follow Your Path

Some credits from the following certificate(s) apply toward this associate degree:

Health Care Leadership, 901967

Health Care Leadership Advanced, 9019610

Supervision Pathway, 611965

Quality Improvement & Innovations, 901968

Delivery

  • Day
  • Evening
  • Full-time
  • Part-time

How do I get started in this program?

Requirements for Program Entry

  • Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply.
  • Submit high school, GED, or HSED transcripts and college transcripts (if applicable) to transcripts@nwtc.edu.
  • Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start@nwtc.edu or 920-498-5444.

What are my courses?

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Manufacturing Operations Management associate degree in the number of semesters shown.

First Semester

8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Semester Total 15

Second Semester

8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Semester Total 15

Third Semester

8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Semester Total 17

Fourth Semester

8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Full Semester
Semester Total 15
Total Credits 62
  • Curriculum Note: The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program requirements, but must be passed with a C or better.

Program Outcomes

  • Utilize quality strategies and tactics.
  • Apply effective leadership skills.
  • Apply Human Resource policies and procedures.
  • Perform supervisory management functions to achieve organizational objectives.

What careers are in my future?

67%

Graduate Employment

with 50% in field

$45,000.00

Median Starting Salary

Source: NWTC 2020 Grad Outcome Survey

Employment Potential

A graduate of this program will have the potential for employment in the following areas:

  • Team Lead
  • Performance Leader
  • Reliability Coach

Employment opportunities with additional education

  • Supervisor of Maintenance, Shop, Production, Department.

What's next after graduation?

Start here. Finish at a four-year.

NWTC transfer programs are offered through collaborative agreements with our four-year college and university partners. See where your associate degree credits will transfer.

What else do I need to know about the program?

Accreditation

Programs in the College of Business at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. ACBSP's accreditation process follows the Baldrige model. The accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model. ACBSP’s student-centered teaching and learning approach, which is measured and analyzed for quality, ensures that students gain the right skills from their educational investment. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want.

ACBSP - World Headquarters

11520 West 119th Street

Overland Park, KS 66213

Phone: (913) 339-9356

www.acbsp.org

Study Abroad Opportunities

The International Programs staff continually seeks opportunities for students to travel abroad for educational experiences that may be offered in association with program courses.

Learn more about upcoming study abroad opportunities.

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ACBSP Accredited
Online

Classes wherever you have an internet connection. 

  • An in-person career experience, such as an internship, practicum, or credit for prior learning, may be required.
  • Some online courses may be held at specific dates/times.
Day
Classes between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Evening
Classes between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Weekend
A combination of online classes and Saturday and/or Sunday classes.
Full-time
12 or more credits per term.
Part-time
Fewer than 12 credits per term.