Indiana Wesleyan University-National and Global is pleased to announce a new associate degree program to be offered through the DeVoe School of Business.
The fully online Associate of Science in Operations Management offers two specializations: Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Logistics Management. Each specialization allows students to focus on their area of interest while gaining everyday skills they will use as managers and leaders.
The logistics management specialization focuses on supply chain management, warehouse management, and transportation, while the advanced manufacturing processes specialization leads students through courses in mechanical engineering blueprint reading, computer numerical controlled machining, manufacturing materials, and more.
Military-Friendly Program Design
This associate degree program was developed using grant funds made possible by the Military Credentialing Advancement Initiative (MCAI). The goal of MCAI is to ensure that service members’ high-quality learning experiences from the military are fully recognized and counted toward continued education and employment as civilians.
“If you talk to military people, often the hardest thing they face at the end of their military career is finding a way to transition to a civilian environment,” said Jere Ferguson, adjunct faculty member for the DeVoe School of Business. “We wanted to bridge this gap for military students by helping them take skills they’ve already developed and learn how to apply them in a civilian career.”
Operations management is broad, which makes it easier for students to transfer in former college credits and military experience. Although the program is open to both military and non-military students, it was designed to maximize transferability for service personnel and help them transition to civilian life through practical, applicable assignments.
Career Opportunities
Advanced manufacturing graduates can go on to occupations in a wide variety of fields. Employment opportunities are strong in the automotive, aerospace, energy, and materials industries, as well as infrastructure-related companies, such as power, gas, and rail. They may seek out careers as CNC programmers, advanced precision machinists, tool and die makers, and more.
“Precision machine trades have become a high-tech career with a future that holds secure and uninterrupted employment in a high-demand and high wage profession,” said Ken McCreight, CEO of the Bay Institute of Science and Engineering and an adviser on the development of the advanced manufacturing specialization. “The satisfaction of knowing that you are making America a strong nation by actually being a part of building components for the aerospace, medical, national defense, and automotive industry is unparalleled.”
Logistics management graduates will be prepared to serve globally in a variety of related management roles, such as logistics, commodity, warehouse, and supply chain management.
Format and Length
The program in either specialization takes approximately 28 months to complete. It is offered fully online and taught by faculty members with backgrounds in global logistics and manufacturing.
The Associate of Science in Operations Management program starts in October 2021. For more information or to apply, visit:
- indwes.edu/ASOMAMP (advanced manufacturing processes track) or
- indwes.edu/ASOMLM (logistics management track).