What You'll Learn
Business Operations & Analytics prepares students to solve complex organizational challenges through data-driven decision making, process improvement, business analytics, and operational leadership. Students learn to analyze business systems, optimize performance, improve quality, and make strategic decisions using modern analytical tools including, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and emerging artificial intelligence technologies. Through small class sizes and extensive hands-on learning, students work closely with industry-experienced faculty and apply their knowledge to real business problems. The curriculum emphasizes quantitative analysis, project management, supply chain management, operational strategy, continuous improvement, and leadership, preparing graduates to improve organizational performance across manufacturing, healthcare, government, technology, and service industries.
Jobs and Careers in Operations Management
The Bachelor of Science in Business Operations & Analytics degree program prepares students for leadership positions within a wide variety of product and service industries. Our graduates develop a mastery of concepts, tools, and skills in management sciences and specialties tailored to the industries of interest to the student upon graduation. An operations manager may be involved in overall strategy, plant layout and design, equipment selection, production scheduling, process improvement, and supply chain management.
Oregon Tech is one of the few universities where students can earn an industry-recognized Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification as part of their bachelor's degree without requiring additional coursework. Through applied projects and senior capstone experiences, students learn the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) methodology used by organizations worldwide to improve quality, reduce costs, and solve complex operational problems. This credential provides graduates with a valuable professional distinction that is recognized across manufacturing, healthcare, government, logistics, finance, and many other industries.
Online
Class of 2027
“My greatest learning experience at Oregon Tech (online) has been that I have learned to be patient and understanding with myself, which in turn has helped me succeed with my work/school/parenting time.”
Contact Admissions
Oregon Institute of Technology has received specialized accreditation for its business programs from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located at 11374 Strang Line Road, Lenexa, Kansas, USA. See additional information regarding the accreditation and public disclosures.
Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Logistics Analyst
- Quality Control Manager
- Operations Analyst
- Operations Consultant
- Business Data Analyst
- Process Improvement Specialist
- Supply Chain Analyst
Our graduates work for:
Intel
The Boeing Company
Columbia Forest Products
Kiewit
Jeld-Wen
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Scholarships are available for students from all walks of life—first-time college students, career changers, and everyone in between. Take the first step toward an affordable, high-quality education and let us help you build the skills you need for a brighter tomorrow.
Program Courses
Oregon Tech's Business Operations & Analytics curriculum develops the mastery of concepts, tools, and skills in management sciences and specialties.
- Students will take foundational courses in management such as; accounting, economics and finance to ensure graduates are financially literate and marketing and management to prepare students for leadership and organizational roles
- Courses in business law, ethics and globalization contribute to our graduates being well versed in technical and communication skills
- Program courses and the senior project teach students how to manage projects, analyze and solve business problems in operational areas of logistics, materials, quality, and leadership using quantitative and qualitative methods.
- This degree program prepares students for graduate school programs such as the MBA or the MIM.
Hands-On Projects
Faculty work with students on a wide variety of hands-on projects so students can apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems. Students complete projects in their senior year of the program. Many students complete projects in collaboration with regional industry partners, providing practical experience solving real operational challenges before graduation.
Small Class Sizes
Small class sizes ensure students understand the concepts being taught
Internships
Students are encouraged to apply their business education through an internship experience during their junior year. Internship placement is supported by Career Development, faculty, and industry partners.
Industry Experience
Professors with industry experience in their specialties
Renovated Laboratories
Recently renovated laboratories devoted primarily to undergraduate education
Senior Project Experience
The senior project provides Business Operations & Analytics students with the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills developed throughout the program by solving a real operational or organizational challenge. Students frequently work with industry partners to analyze processes, improve performance, and develop practical, data-driven solutions to authentic business problems.
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