Max Nagiel, Department Chair, 386-506-3829, Max.Nagiel@daytonastate.edu
John Weiss, 386-506-3792, John.Weiss@daytonastate.edu
Carol Bellman, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4227, Carol.Bellman@daytonastate.edu
Admission Note
Limited Access Program: Admission to this program is selective and requires completion of additional admission and enrollment requirements.
Program Overview
Mission:
The Operations Management Technology A.S. degree prepares students for entry-level employment in management or administration through an innovative curriculum that emphasizes student success, promotes diversity, and provides foundational knowledge and skills aligned with local industry needs.
Description:
This Limited Access Program provides graduates of certificate and registered apprenticeship programs with additional technical and supervisory skills while strengthening general education competencies for entry-level management positions. Students advance within their field while improving communication, computation, and workplace skills.
Graduates are eligible to enroll in Daytona State College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management.
A.S. Certificate That Leads to This Degree: The Business Operations - Entrepreneurship - 091300 A.S. Certificate is embedded within this degree. Students may pursue the degree while simultaneously earning the certificate, or pursue the certificate independently to develop or upgrade technical skills. Contact faculty or an academic advisor for additional information regarding course options.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Prepare financial information for management decision-making.
- Communicate ideas and concepts effectively.
- Apply business-related theories to workplace problems.
- Create business documentation using appropriate software applications.
- Develop marketing plans using established marketing concepts.
- Develop a business plan for a new business venture.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency, including theory, applications, troubleshooting, and safety practices.
- Plan and initiate projects within a technical field.
Program Requirements
Admission:
This is a Limited Access Program.
- Meet with the Chair of the School of Business for a pre-admission consultation.
- Submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
- International transcripts must be evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at naces.org/members.
Credit for Prior Experience:
Students may be eligible for prior learning credit through completion of a registered apprenticeship, certificate program, or equivalent documented experience.
- Registered Apprenticeship or Certificate Program:
- Successfully complete a registered apprenticeship or certificate program consisting of at least 750 contact hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Provide official documentation of program completion.
- Credit awarded:
- 750–950 contact hours: up to 24 college credit hours.
- More than 950 contact hours: up to 27 college credit hours.
- Equivalent Learning Experience:
- Other qualifying experience may be eligible for up to 24–27 college credit hours based on documented experience and program evaluation.
Completion:
- Earn a grade of “C” or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.
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 grants, loans, and work programs 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/.
Career and Labor Market Information
Graduates may pursue employment in operations management, production supervision, manufacturing, logistics, and business operations. Common roles include Operations Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Shift Manager, Operations Coordinator, Project Coordinator, and Team Leader. In the Brevard-Flagler-Volusia workforce region, approximately 3,586 operations supervisors and managers are employed in these occupations, with an average annual salary of $64,640 and approximately 214 annual job openings.
| SOC Alignment |
11-1021 – General and Operations Managers
51-1011 – First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
|
| Average Hourly Wage |
$31.08 |
| Average Annual Salary |
$64,640 |
| Annual Job Openings |
214 |
| Regional Employment |
Approximately 3,586 employed |
Occupational Overview: Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily business and production operations; supervise employees; manage workflows and resources; and support organizational goals related to productivity, quality, safety, and continuous improvement across manufacturing, service, and technical environments.
Wage Distribution: 10th percentile: $45,120 | 50th percentile: $64,640 | 90th percentile: $96,780.
Data Sources: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List; FloridaCommerce Employment Projections Region 27; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach MSA; SOC 11-1021 and 51-1011.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
15 Credits
Communication (3 credits)
Required General Education course:
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
Mathematics (3 credits)
Recommended Math Pathway:
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)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
| AST1002 | Astronomy | 3.00 |
| BSC1005 | Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) | 3.00 |
| CHM1020 | Chemistry in Society | 3.00 |
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3.00 |
| PHY1020 | Conceptual Physics | 3.00 |
Humanities (3 credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Required courses. Choose one:
| AMH2010 | United States History to 1877 | 3.00 |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3.00 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3.00 |
Program Specific Courses
45 Credits
| APA1111 | Office Accounting I | 3.00 |
| BCT2990 | Technical Training | 24.00 |
| EGS1000 | Professional Performance for Technicians | 3.00 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3.00 |
| ISM2000 | Business Information Processing | 3.00 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3.00 |
| Program Elective | 3.00 |
| Program Elective | 3.00 |
Program Elective
Choose one:
| ACG2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3.00 |
| BUL2241 | Business Law I | 3.00 |
| MAN2021 | Principles of Management | 3.00 |
| MAR2011 | Principles of Global Marketing | 3.00 |
| MAR2101 | Social Media Marketing | 3.00 |
| MKA2021 | Building Selling Relationships | 3.00 |
| MNA2161 | Customer Service Management | 3.00 |
| MNA2345 | Supervision of Personnel | 3.00 |
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester and 2nd Semester
Year 2
1st Semester
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
| Mathematics Core | 3.00 |
| ISM2000 | Business Information Processing | 3.00 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3.00 |
| 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 course | 3.00 |
| MAR2011 | Principles of Global Marketing | 3.00 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3.00 |
| Accounting or Finance Elective | 3 |
3rd Semester
| EGS1000 | Professional Performance for Technicians | 3.00 |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3.00 |
| Humanities Core | 3.00 |
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.