Operations Management Degree

The operations management program at Lincoln Trail College – Illinois Eastern Community Colleges prepares students for executive level management positions. The program focuses on managing and directing the physical and technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Program courses include: principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer operations management degrees.

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Lincoln Trail College – Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

Also known as Lincoln Trail College

2 Frontier Drive, Fairfield, IL

The Lincoln Trail College is part of the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges that serve the city of Robinson in Illinois. The school offers both associated and technical certificate courses to students in preparation for the skilled workforce. LTC offers a fulfilling atmosphere to students as the goal of the school is to ensure academic standards to each student.

Currently, the school offers a wide variety of programs which include transfer degrees such as Associate in Arts, Fine Arts and Science. These courses allow students to easily transfer to other schools that offer four-year courses to students. On the other hand, the school also offers two-year degrees which include horticulture, information technology and office management where students are taught stringently so that they will be able to become competitive workers after two years.

The best thing about LTC is that at $57 per credit hour for in-district enrollees, students will be able to get quality education without the need to break their bank. On the other hand, out-of-district students have to pay $114 per credit hours especially if they live in counties like Gibson, Daviess, Clay and Knox.

Students who   plan to transfer to other universities to take four-year programs using their associate degrees can do so. Apparently, the school is affiliated with universities like Franklin University, Indiana State University, St. Mary of the Woods, University of Southern Indiana and University of Evansville.

Students Enrolled in the Operations Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lincoln Trail College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Industrial Production Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial production managers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.7% from 2014 to 2024

Construction Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, construction managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.8% from 2014 to 2024

Logisticians

Description

Analyze and coordinate the logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, logisticians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.9% from 2014 to 2024

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).