Are you considering a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with a focus on Operations, Analysis, and Systems? Willamette offers a concentration that prepares students for a variety of career opportunities. Whether you want to become a consultant, business analyst, operations analyst, or systems analyst, you'll learn the right skills. Our MBA graduates also pursue careers as marketing analysts and financial analysts.
- Operations, Analysis, and Systems Concentration Courses
Willamette offers a variety of core courses and electives. Learn more about the classes available through our operations management MBA program:
- Management Analytics (GSM 6014)
- Analytics is the process of transforming data into insights for better decision-making. This course covers operations research, statistical methods, and management information systems. Learn how to analyze data and enhance your decision-making skills.
- Business and Economic Forecasting (GSM 6216)
- This course focuses on qualitative and quantitative forecasting techniques. It highlighting statistical modeling and interpretation of numerical data. It includes topics such as multiple regression, exponential smoothing, and Box-Jenkins analysis.
- Lean Six Sigma (GSM 6220)
- Lean Six Sigma aims to reduce waste, improve quality, and enhance performance. This course covers waste reduction, defect reduction, and delivering goods and services with minimal defects.
- Enterprise Data Management (GSM 6223)
- This course introduces modern database concepts and development skills. Discuss topics including data modeling, relational design, and the use of Structured Query Language (SQL) for data retrieval.
- Project Management (GSM 6249)
- Topics include project integration, scope management, time and cost management, risk management, and agile methodologies.
- Research for Marketing Decisions (GSM 6260)
- This course teaches techniques and principles for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Students will become better decision-makers in marketing goods and services.
- Data Sciences for Strategic Applications (GSM 6272)
- This course focuses on data science, combining statistical thinking, database management, and computer science. Students work with real-world data to solve strategic problems.
- Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (GSM 6275)
- Supply chain management is crucial in today's business landscape. This course instructs students with modern purchasing and supplier management theory and practice, covering strategies, processes, and buyer-supplier relationships.
- Sustainability Management (GSM 6296)
- Addressing sustainability challenges is a pressing concern. This course prepares students to transition to management systems that balance environmental, social, and economic needs effectively.
- Internships for Management I (GSM 7251)
- This course offers students an opportunity to undertake professional-level internships, applying knowledge in real-world settings.
- Management Analytics (GSM 6014)