Master of Operations Strategy at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University

United States of America, Pittsburgh

University Rank:#52

The Operations Strategy at Carnegie Mellon University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Pittsburgh , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 22, 2027.

About Master of Operations Strategy

The goal of this course is to provide conceptual frameworks and analytical tools to optimize key decisions in formulating operations strategy and in managing operational processes. The intended audience for this course is those who seek better understanding of the connection between operations and strategy, including an operations manager, a general manager (who interface with operations), a consultant, and an entrepreneur. Operations strategy involves configuring and developing resources and processes used to design, produce, distribute, and deliver goods and/or services. Operations strategy differs from corporate/business strategy in that it is less about industries and choosing a competitive position, but more about enabling the execution of corporate/business strategy (i.e., how to best deliver the value proposition). Obviously, operations strategy must build on good understanding of day-to-day operations management. Thus, this course will involve both quantitative analysis of firms' operations processes and qualitative assessment of firms' operations strategies. Specifically, the course will consist of the following four parts: (1) Introduction to operations strategy, (2) Process management and strategy, covering process analysis and project management tools, (3) Resource planning and strategy, including decisions on capacity size, timing, types (specialized/flexible) and location (off/on-shoring), and (4) Strategic outsourcing and related issues in global supply chains and corporate social responsibility. The course will be based on case discussions, supplementary lectures, online games, and illustrations of consulting and research projects of the instructor. (10/12)

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Operations Strategy at Carnegie Mellon University

Entry Requirements

GPA

3.41 Average

3.43 Median

3.03-3.76

Middle 80%

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7.5
TOEFLMin 102

English Program Requirements

Candidates are required to demonstrate a level of competence in English to meet the admissions requirements of the university. You are required to take a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exam unless:

You attended an undergraduate institution, earning a bachelor’s degree, where the sole language of instruction was English.
You earned a graduate degree where the sole language of instruction was English. (Although not required, we do recommend that you take the English Language Proficiency exam.)

You must request that the official score be sent from the testing agency to our program for us to verify the score entered into the application. Request that the official score be sent to us using the following codes:

TOEFL Program Code: Institutional Code = 2074; Departmental Code = 02
- Pro Tip: The recommended TOEFL score is 25 on each section of the Internet-based test. The minimum TOEFL scores required to apply for admission are: Reading: 20, Listening: 20, Speaking: 20, Writing: 20
IELTS Program Code: Select Carnegie Mellon and the Tepper School of Business
- Pro Tip: The recommended IELTS score is 7 overall and 7 in each band. The minimum IELTS scores required to apply for admission are: Listening: 7, Reading: 7, Writing: 7, Speaking: 7, Overall Band: 7
Duolingo Program Code: Select Carnegie Mellon University – Tepper School of Business
- Pro Tip: The recommended Duolingo English Test (DET) score is 120 overall

Pro Tip: TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years and must be valid at the time you submit your application.

Pro Tip: If you earned a degree from a non-U.S. institution, your academic documents should state that the sole language of instruction for the entire university was English in order to be eligible for a TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo waiver. If your academic documents don’t include this, you should upload an official letter from the University Registrar indicating English as the mode of instruction for the entirety of the degree.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Operations Strategy at Carnegie Mellon University

Application Fee 75

Master of Operations Strategy at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University

United States of America, Pittsburgh