Mailing Address: David Eccles School of Business, Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building, Room 7132, Salt Lake City Utah 84112
Website: https://eccles.utah.edu/faculty/department-operations-management-information-systems/
Phone: 801-581-8428
Email: OISDEPT@Eccles.Utah.edu
Department Chair: Nitin Bakshi
Undergraduate Advising Services: L.S. Skaggs Student Services Center, Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building (SFEBB) Room 1120, 801-581-7853 Eccles.link/advising
Contact for Prospective Students: Contact the Office of Admissions and Transitions https://eccles.utah.edu/take-a-tour/
Overview
It's one thing to create complex information systems and processes. It's another thing to know how to manage them in a way that makes a business more efficient, effective, and competitive. Employees with these skills are considered invaluable assets to any company. That's why the demand for employees trained in Information Systems (IS) and Operations & Supply Chain (OSC) is skyrocketing and why positions in these fields are some of America's best-paying jobs.
Information Systems
Whether in health care, manufacturing, or retail, almost every aspect of any business relies on information systems. IS students will learn how to effectively manage the technical direction of business, solve technological issues, and implement new technological advances and strategies into day-to-day operations so that the business can achieve a competitive advantage in the market.
Operations & Supply Chain
Top successful companies rely on operations and supply chain experts to manage their intricate systems and processes to produce high quality products and services. These professionals are crucial for driving efficiency and profitability within an organization. OSC students will develop the skills needed to manage these systems effectively by exploring topics such as supply chain management, project management, visual analytics, quality management, Six Sigma strategies, inventory control, planning, scheduling, forecasting, and simulation.
If you're someone who likes to analyze and solve problems with cutting-edge technology, we invite you to explore the programs in this department.
Types of Degrees
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Minors
Undergraduate Certificates
Master of Science
Graduate Certificates
Undergraduate Programs
Operations & Supply Chain (OSC) involves working within an organization to oversee the quality and speed of business processes. OSC students at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business study a firm's profitability, and how to improve process flows, enhance output quality and manage the supply chain. OSC students typically pursue careers in service and manufacturing firms to manage the transformation of inputs into outputs. The operations function also plays a role in developing new products and in product pricing. The OSC program trains students on how to think analytically and logically, giving them the ability to pursue any number of business careers.
As technology constantly evolves as an essential component of business, professionals in Information Systems keep industry moving. Information Systems aims to create efficient management of information within organizations in order to establish processes that are most beneficial to the users who interface with that group. Students in the Information Systems program will learn the tools to manage the technical direction of business, solve technological issues, and implement new technological advances to enrich business operations.
Website (OSC): https://eccles.utah.edu/programs/undergraduate/operations-management/
Website (IS): https://eccles.utah.edu/programs/undergraduate/information-systems/
Admission Requirements
Admission criteria are reviewed annually and subject to change. Please visit https://eccles.utah.edu/programs/undergraduate/admissions/ to learn more about the current admission criteria and policies.
Graduate Program
The Department of Operations and Information Systems at the David Eccles School of Business offers two graduate degree programs: the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) and the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management (MSCM).
The MSIS program is designed to provide advanced IT training for individuals seeking the skills necessary to manage the technology of business. With coursework that integrates technology and business strategy, students gain hands-on experience in high-demand areas such as IT security, software and systems architecture, product and process management, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and analytics. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global economy.
Website: msis.eccles.utah.edu
The MSCM program is designed to address the growing information security needs of modern organizations by focusing on the management of cybersecurity. The curriculum prepares students to lead cybersecurity strategy, manage risk, and align security initiatives with broader business objectives, equipping graduates to meet the evolving challenges of today’s digital landscape.
Website: https://eccles.utah.edu/programs/master-of-science-in-cybersecurity-management/