BBA in Operations Management

The BBA in Operations Management (OM) provides students with the international perspectives, cutting-edge business knowledge and professional skills crucial to succeed in business management. They graduate prepared to take on managerial positions involved in the production and delivery of goods and services. Courses cover different aspects of business operations including logistics, service management, quality, project management, enterprise resources planning and supply chain management.

Operations management deals with business processes that create value through the production of goods and services. Globalization and advances in information technology have created a complex and dynamic business environment. Effective operations management is essential for an organization to create a sustainable competitive advantage and prosper in such an environment.

Curriculum
Students are taught the systematic and scientific methods needed to solve complicated management problems, including operations research, statistical techniques and information technology. Courses cover different aspects of business operations including logistics, service management, quality, project management, enterprise resources planning and supply chain management.

 
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
1 OM course
7 common core Business courses
1 Business Case Analyses course
1 Math course or free elective
4 OM course
1 common core Business course
Putonghua and English courses
General Education courses
2 free electives
3 OM courses
General Education courses
5 free electives
Enrichment Opportunities
Other than learning from a group of world-class professors, students get opportunities to participate in industrial projects to enhance their practical knowledge and meet possible future employers. They are also engaged in other enrichment activities including:
International Exchange Program
Internships
International Business Case Competitions
Business Mentoring Program
OM-in-Action Career Seminar Series
Company Visits

Career Prospects
Many graduates have furthered their careers in diverse fields such as logistics, trading, management consulting, banking, financial services, manufacturing, retailing, telecommunications and government.

More Information
Detailed Curriculum
Recommended Pattern of Study
Course Description
www.bm.ust.hk/isom/programs/BBA_OM.html
 
  Program Code: 5701
  BBA Planned Intake: 431