Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 222100 - Catalog 2024/2025
Max Nagiel, Department Chair, 386-506-3829, Max.Nagiel@daytonastate.edu
John Weiss, 386-506-3792, John.Weiss@daytonastate.edu
School of Business Administration, 386-506-4227
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Operations Management Technology A.S. degree program is to prepare vocational students for entry-level employment in management or administration through innovative curriculum that emphasizes student success, promotes diversity, and provides the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and skills needed to meet local industry needs.
Description:
This limited access program is designed to provide graduates of certificate and registered apprenticeship programs additional technical and supervisory skills, while enhancing the basic general education skills necessary for placement in entry-level management positions. With the Operations Management Technology program students can advance in their field and elevate their overall performance. This program will increase their technical knowledge and enhance their communication, computation and job skills.
A pre-admission consultation with the Director of the School of Workforce is required. Students must bring the following documentation to the consultation: unofficial transcripts and course descriptions from trade school or institute attended, a short narrative of technical training and career, a current resume, copies of certificates of completion/achievement in trade or craft, and other supporting documentation students might want to have evaluated. Credit will be awarded as BCT2990 (Technical Training) at 24-27 credit hours for an approved apprenticeship or career certificate program.
Graduates of this program are eligible to be enrolled in Daytona State College, Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management program. Call (386) 506-4BAS or email BASinfo@daytonastate.edu for details. Upon completion of this program, students are eligible to apply for and receive certificate Business Operations - Entrepreneurship - 091300.
AS Certificate That Leads To This Degree:
The following AS Certificate is embedded within this degree: Business Operations - Entrepreneurship - 091300. You may pursue the AS degree and also earn the AS certificate while completing the requirements for the degree, or pursue the AS certificate to develop or upgrade your skills. Contact your faculty or academic advisor for details and course options.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Prepare financial information for management-related decisions.
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Generate effective communication of ideas, concepts and terminology.
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Apply business related theories to problems, cases, or research papers.
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Create business documentation using appropriate software.
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Formulate a company marketing plan using marketing concepts.
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Develop a business plan for a new business venture.
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Demonstrate proficiency in a technical field including theory, applications, troubleshooting and safety.
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Demonstrate the ability to plan and initiate projects within a technical field.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Additional Admission Requirements
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Students must have completed an appropriate registered apprenticeship or certificate program of 750 contact hours with a GPA of 2.0 or better or an equivalent experience. The certificate or registered apprenticeship program will be evaluated based on requirements of the Conversion of Credit process, including proof of program completion. Students who completed apprenticeship programs with 750-950 contact hours will earn 24 college credit hours, while those with 950 or more contact hours will earn 27 college credit hours.
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Other equivalent learning experiences will be reviewed according to the criteria set forth in the OMT Technical Training Rubric, and must be supported with a documentation file. Credit will be awarded as BCT2990 Technical Training at 24-27 credit hours for an approved apprenticeship, certificate program or equivalent learning experience.
Additional Completion Requirements
- Program specific and prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.
Careers
Team Leader
Shift Supervisor
Crew Manager
Project Manager
Foremen
Project Director
Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
General Education Courses
General Education Core - 15 Credits
Communication (3 credits)
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
Mathematics (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Students seeking to transfer into DSC’s Bachelor’s programs should take MAC1105 to satisfy the mathematics core and meet program pre-requisites.
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
| AST1002 | Astronomy | 3 |
| BSC1005 | Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) | 3 |
| CHM1020 | Chemistry in Society | 3 |
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| PHY1020 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
Humanities (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Choose One Course
| AMH2010 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3 |
AMH2010, AMH2020, POS2041: These courses satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement.
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
| BCT2990 | Technical Training | 24 |
| EGS1000 | Professional Performance for Technicians | 3 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ISM2000 | Business Information Processing | 3 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3 |
Accounting or Finance Elective (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Business Elective (3 credits)
Choose One Course or Two Courses: (
MAR2011 is highly recommended as one of your choices.)
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester and 2nd Semester
Year 2
1st Semester
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics Core | 3 |
| ISM2000 | Business Information Processing | 3 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 |
Students seeking to transfer into DSC’s Bachelor’s programs should take MAC1105 to satisfy the mathematics core and meet program pre-requisites.
2nd Semester
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2010, AMH2020 or POS2041) | 3 |
| MAR2011 | Principles of Global Marketing | 3 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| Accounting or Finance Elective | 3 |
3rd Semester
| EGS1000 | Professional Performance for Technicians | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3 |
| Humanities Core | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Upon completion of the second year, second semester under the recommended sample program of study, students are eligible to apply for the 091300 Certificate.