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Operations concern the recurring activities and processes of the firm. The operations major builds an understanding of how organizations can structure their processes to support strategic objectives as well as how operational choices impact other functions within the firm. The major is useful for those interested in careers in consulting or general management as well as those interested in the functional areas of operations or supply chain management.

Major requirements are determined by the quarter you began your Kellogg 黑料正能量. Any new courses and adjustments to the major displayed in the most recent academic year can be applied to previously matriculated students.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study or field study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two credits must have the OPNS prefix.

    Tools

    • Applied Advanced Analytics (MMM only)
    • Decision Models and Prescriptive Analytics
    • Data Analytics with Large Language Models
    • Managerial Accounting

    Topics

    • Strategic Decisions in Operations
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Field Study
    • Field Study (half-credit)
    • Independent Study
    • Independent Study (half-credit)
    • Financial Decisions
    • Omnichannel Experience Strategy
    • Retail Analytics and Pricing

    Labs

    • Analytical Consulting Lab

    OPNS 900-level

    Any OPNS-900 level course can count towards the major.

    Last edited January 28, 2025. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study or field study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two credits must have the OPNS prefix.

    Tools

    • Applied Advanced Analytics (MMM only)
    • Decision Models and Prescriptive Analytics
    • Data Analytics with Large Language Models
    • Managerial Accounting

    Topics

    • Strategic Decisions in Operations
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Field Study
    • Field Study (half-credit)
    • Independent Study
    • Independent Study (half-credit)
    • Financial Decisions
    • Omnichannel Experience Strategy
    • Retail Analytics and Pricing

    Labs

    • Analytical Consulting Lab

    OPNS 900-level

    Any OPNS-900 level course can count towards the major.

    Last edited January 28, 2025. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study or field study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two credits must have the OPNS prefix.

    Tools

    • Applied Advanced Analytics (MMM only)
    • Analytical Decision Modeling
    • Analytical Decision Modeling: R
    • Managerial Accounting

    Topics

    • Strategic Decisions in Operations
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Field Study
    • Field Study (half-credit)
    • Independent Study
    • Independent Study (half-credit)
    • Financial Decisions
    • Retail Analytics and Pricing
    • Omnichannel Marketing

    Labs

    • Analytical Consulting Lab

    OPNS 900-level

    Any OPNS-900 level course can count towards the major.

    Last edited Aug. 8, 2022. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study or field study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two credits must have the OPNS prefix.

    Tools

    • Applied Advanced Analytics (MMM only)
    • Analytical Decision Modeling
    • Analytical Decision Modeling: R
    • Managerial Accounting

    Topics

    • Strategic Decisions in Operations
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Field Study
    • Field Study (half-credit)
    • Independent Study
    • Independent Study (half-credit)
    • Financial Decisions
    • Retail Analytics and Pricing
    • Omnichannel Marketing

    Labs

    • Analytical Consulting Lab

    OPNS 900-level

    Any OPNS-900 level course can count towards the major.

    Last edited July 7, 2021. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study or field study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two credits must have the OPNS prefix.

    Tools

    • Applied Advanced Analytics (MMM only)
    • Analytical Decision Modeling
    • Analytical Decision Modeling: R
    • Managerial Accounting

    Topics

    • Strategic Decisions in Operations
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Field Study
    • Field Study (half-credit)
    • Independent Study
    • Independent Study (half-credit)
    • Financial Decisions
    • Retail Analytics and Pricing

    Labs

    • Analytical Consulting Lab

    OPNS 900-level

    Any OPNS-900 level course can count towards the major.

    Last edited May 21, 2020. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study or field study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two credits must have the OPNS prefix.

    Tools

    • Applied Advanced Analytics (MMM only)
    • Analytical Decision Modeling
    • Analytical Decision Modeling: R
    • Managerial Accounting

    Topics

    • Strategic Decisions in Operations
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Field Study
    • Field Study (half-credit)
    • Independent Study
    • Independent Study (half-credit)
    • Financial Decisions
    • Retail Analytics and Pricing

    Labs

    • Analytical Consulting Lab

    OPNS 900-level

    Any OPNS-900 level course can count towards the major.

    Last edited July 25, 2019. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study or field study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two credits must have the OPNS prefix.

    Tools

    • Analytical Decision Modeling
    • Managerial Accounting
    • Analytical Decision Modeling: R

    Topics

    • Strategic Decisions in Operations
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Service Operations
    • Field Study
    • Field Study (half-credit)
    • Independent Study
    • Independent Study (half-credit)
    • Financial Decisions
    • Marketing Channel Strategies

    Labs

    • Analytical Consulting Lab

    OPNS 900-level

    Any OPNS-900 level course can count towards the major.

    Last edited July 20, 2018. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half-and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two credits must have the OPNS prefix.

    Tools

    • Analytical Decision Modeling
    • Managerial Accounting

    Topics

    • Operations Strategy
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Service Operations
    • Field Study
    • Independent Study
    • Financial Decisions
    • Marketing Channel Strategies

    Labs

    • Analytical Consulting Lab (formerly designated DECS-915)

    OPNS 900-level

    Any OPNS-900 level course can count towards the major.

    Last edited Feb. 26, 2018. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two credits must have the OPNS prefix.

    Tools

    • Analytical Decision Modeling
    • Managerial Accounting

    Topics

    • Operations Strategy
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Service Operations
    • Independent Study
    • Financial Decisions
    • Marketing Channel Strategies

    Labs

    • Analytical Consulting Lab

    OPNS 900-level

    Any OPNS-900 level course can count towards the major.

    Last edited December 2016. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two credits must have the OPNS prefix.

    Tools

    • Analytical Decision Modeling
    • Managerial Accounting

    Topics

    • Operations Strategy
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Service Operations
    • Independent Study
    • Financial Decisions
    • Marketing Channel Strategies

    Labs

    • Analytical Consulting Lab

    OPNS 900-level

    Any OPNS-900 level course can count towards the major.

    Last edited December 2016. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

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