Operations Management & Information Systems

  • The Operations Management and Information Systems (OMIS) Area represents three distinct areas of study: Information Systems (IS), Operations Management and Supply Chain Management (OM), and Quantitative Methods (QM). OMIS specializations are applicable to service industries, manufacturing, resource industries, and public and nonprofit sector organizations.

    This specialization is designed to show you how to help organizations operate more efficiently and effectively, and includes the detailed study of information systems, supply chains and quantitative research.

  • Associate Professor Henry M. Kim, Area Coordinator
    Associate Professor Henry M. Kim, Area Coordinator

Specialization Details by Category

Study Options

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Courses

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General Stream

Requirements

  • 12.00 credits of Elective Courses

 

Elective Courses (General Stream):

  • MARKETING RESEARCH
  • BUSINESS MARKETING
  • MODELS & APPLICATIONS IN OPERATIONAL RESEARCH
  • ADVANCED SPREADSHEET MODELLING & PROGRAMMING FOR BUSINESS
  • GLOBAL OPERATIONS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
  • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
  • MANAGING NEW TECHNOLOGY
  • MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  • SERVICE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
  • INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS - ANALYSIS, STRATEGY AND PRACTICE
  • STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY - BASED FIRMS

Management Information Systems Stream

Requirements

  • 12.00 credits of elective courses consisting of:
    • 9.00 credits of Required Courses
    • 3.00 credits of Elective Courses (Management Information Systems)

Required Courses

  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • ADVANCED SPREADSHEET MODELLING & PROGRAMMING FOR BUSINESS
  • MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Elective Courses (Management Information Systems):

  • GLOBAL OPERATIONS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
  • MANAGING NEW TECHNOLOGY

Supply Chain Management Stream

Requirements

  • 12.00 credits consisting of:
    • 3.00 credits of Required Courses
    • 9.00 credits of Elective Courses (Supply Chain Management)

Required Courses

  • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Elective Courses (Supply Chain Management):

  • BUSINESS MARKETING
  • MODELS & APPLICATIONS IN OPERATIONAL RESEARCH
  • ADVANCED SPREADSHEET MODELLING & PROGRAMMING FOR BUSINESS
  • GLOBAL OPERATIONS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
  • MANAGING NEW TECHNOLOGY
  • SERVICE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
  • INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS - ANALYSIS, STRATEGY AND PRACTICE

Quantitative Methods Stream

Requirements

  • 12.00 credits consisting of:
    • 3.00 credits of Required Courses
    • 9.00 credits of Elective Courses (Quantitative Methods)

Required Courses:

  • MODELS & APPLICATIONS IN OPERATIONAL RESEARCH

Elective Courses (Quantitative Methods):

  • MARKETING RESEARCH
  • BUSINESS MARKETING
  • ADVANCED SPREADSHEET MODELLING & PROGRAMMING FOR BUSINESS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

 

 

NOTE: Not all courses required to fulfill a specialization are offered each term. Course offerings are based on factors such as student demand and instructor availability. The office of Student Services & International Relations is available to provide advising on course sequencing and the fulfillment of program and specialization requirements within a student’s period of study. For current course offerings and details, please view the Schulich Course Offerings Database.

Those interested in learning about the Operations Management & Information Systems specialization should contact the Area Coordinator, Professor M. Johnny Rungtusanatham. Please do not email seeking permission to enroll in courses since Professor Rungtusanatham has no control or oversight on this matter. Instead, for questions about enrolling, contact Student Services.

Faculty

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OMIS faculty members come from a wide range of backgrounds, including engineering, business, mathematics, statistics and information systems. They have extensive experience in business and industry and regularly act as consultants and advisors to both private and public organizations.

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Career Opportunities

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  • Graduates of this specialization often find careers that can vary between each area of study. Management Information Systems (IS) graduates find opportunities as Management (IS) Consultants, IT Project Managers or Information Systems Managers. Operations Management (OM) or Supply Chain Management graduates find opportunities working as Procurement Analysts, Supply Specialists, Production Allocation Specialists, Project Managers, Sales Operations Business Analysts, Business Solutions Planners, Production Planners, or Business Strategy Managers. Quantitative Methods (QM) graduates find careers as Product Allocation Specialists, Sales Operations Business Analysts, Business Solutions Planners, or Production Planners.

  • The Schulich Centre for Career Design

    Your career is top priority at Schulich. To make career decisions that are right for you, the CCD will help you identify strengths, determine career objectives, develop career plans, hone skills for career management and put your professional development plan into action.

    - Our highly experienced CCD Advisors bring a unique combination of first-hand knowledge, experience and diverse perspectives in a wide variety of businesses and industry sectors.

    - Take advantage of a series of proven career-building modules, including up-to-date Job Search Techniques, Self-Assessment, Resume and Cover Letter Writing, and Interview Skills to help you stand out from the competition.

    - Corporate Information Sessions offer you an opportunity to meet top level recruiters, alumni and executives.

  • Centre for Career Design

Student Clubs

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Business Technology Management Association (BTMA)

BTMA is a community of Schulich students, alumni and faculty interested in Information Technology and its cogency in Business that serves as a focal point for networking, recruitment and learning opportunities for its stakeholders.

The Graduate BTMA also strives to provide the student community with opportunities to apply and expand their skill set in the area of Information Technology in the context of a business environment.

Email: gradbtma@schulich.yorku.ca

Supply Chain & Operations Management Club (SCOMC)

Also known as the student chapter of APICS Toronto, SCOMC is a student-run club aiming to bridge the professional and academic supply chain community at Schulich.

Our mission is to acquaint students with the impact of Supply Chain in modern business world and to provide a platform for students to be exposed to the professional supply chain community.

Email: scomc@schulich.yorku.ca

Visit the Graduate Business Council (GBC) website for details.