study of operations and information management facilitates the development of a core set of skills sought after by employers in a wide range of occupational settings. A sampling of representative skills and abilities follows.
Critical Thinking
Understanding patterns
Assessing needs
Defining problems
Integrating theory and practice
Considering alternatives
Generating solutions
Making projections
Communication
Work in groups on projects
Present projects and information logically
Train others
Explain technical and theoretical concepts to others
Technical
Database design and interface
Understanding of programming
Knowledge of software (e.g., web platform development, object or component oriented development, configuration management, program testing)