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Associate Degree

Operations Management

An affordable path to prepare for a career in business operations management, this associate’s program transfers to a bachelor’s degree.

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The AAS in Operations Management program is a business degree that will educate students in understanding the technical and managerial aspects of business operations such as designing, producing, and delivering products and services, and thereby contribute to the professions, communities, and organizations to which they belong.

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Management Analysts
Management analysts recommend ways to improve an organization’s efficiency.
Operations Research Analysts
Operations research analysts use advanced mathematical and analytical methods to help solve complex issues.
Top Executives
Top executives plan strategies and policies to ensure than an organization meets its goals.

What You Will Learn

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Students will be able to prepare and analyze financial statements.

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Students will be able to utilize quantitative financial decision-making techniques.

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Students will be able to formulate effective business communications that reflect professionalism and ethics in the business environment.

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Students will be able to analyze fundamental management principles and functions associated with the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling of organizations.

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Students will be able to apply the basic concepts of materials management, purchasing, inventory management, demand management, production planning and control, logistics, continuous improvement, and TQM.

In-Class or Online

Whether you want to attend classes online, or at our historic Milledgeville campus, or at any of our eleven satellite locations, we have a convenient option just for you.

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Attending GMC is about more than just earning a degree. We prepare our graduates to stand out in the world by teaching leadership skills, character education, and ethics. GMC grads have the grit and determination to be successful in an ever-changing job market.

Why pay more for the same degree?

Thanks to our Transfer Agreements, GMC students can take their college credits with them to dozens of other colleges and universities. Why pay more for core curriculum when you take the same accredited courses at GMC for less, and then transfer to the four-year college of your choice? Here’s a cost comparison:

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— Rebecca Dempsey, Graduate

Recent Grads

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Concentration Courses

ACC 201 Principles of Accounting I 5qh

This course is a study of the underlying theory and application of financial accounting concepts. It includes the study of the accounting cycle, the preparation and interpretation of basic financial statements, and the study of fundamental accounting principles.

ACC 202 Principles of Accounting II

This course is a study of the underlying theory and application of managerial accounting concepts. It is a continuation of ACC 201 as a decision making tool. It includes introductions to concepts, principles, and procedures used by managers for planning, control, and other business decisions.

BUS 204 Business Communications

This course is a study of the theory and practice in the organization, content, and style of business letters; the role of business reports and their types; collecting, organizing, and interpreting data; written presentations; oral presentations; practice in writing business letters and reports; and practice in making oral presentations.

ECO 201 Macroeconomics

An introduction to the theory of macroeconomics through an examination of the nature and operation of the American economic system. The study will include the economic components of the American and international economy, supply and demand, the circular flow diagram and gross domestic product, fiscal policy, monetary system, and monetary theory and policy.

MGT 210 Introduction to Management and Organization

This course is a study if the structure of business firms and the principles of organization that determine departmentalization and lines of authority and responsibility. Management principles and functions of management together with planning, organizing, and controlling are studied.

Hiring Partners

GMC is fortunate to have partnerships with a wide range of businesses who hire our graduates. Here are a few of our partners:

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Frequently Asked Questions

About This Program


The AAS in Operations Management program is a business degree that will educate students in understanding the technical and managerial aspects of business operations such as designing, producing, and delivering products and services, and thereby contribute to the professions, communities, and organizations to which they belong.

Degree Program Coordinator


Dr. Matthew Maestas, mmaestas@gmc.edu

Program Benefits


Earning an AAS degree in operations management will prepare students for employment opportunities and meet educational requirements for continuation towards a bachelor of applied science degree in business management or supply chain management and logistics at GMC. Upon completion of this degree, graduates will be able to transfer credits to a BAS degree program in business, operations management, or a supply chain management/logistics-related field of study.

Cost for the Degree


Average Cost for this Degree:
$8,280

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