(Formerly Information and Operations Management)
The DSO (formerly IOM) department offers classes that cover three main topics: information systems, statistics, and operations management. Students can take classes in information systems to learn ways to leverage technology and information systems to gather critical market data on a global scale. The classes in statistics teach students how to use statistical analyses to turn that market data into critical forecasts and competitive analyses. Finally, the operations management classes help students prepare to manage projects with international teams, develop innovative products, and manage the delivery of goods and services anywhere in the world. Career opportunities in these areas include: consulting, product development, supply chain management, global marketing, and global manufacturing. Course work in this department can be especially helpful to students interested in running their own companies in the future.
Department of Information & Operations Management, Marshall School of Business
Bridge Hall 401 (213)740-0172 http://www.marshall.usc.edu/iom
PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: This area of study prepares students who plan to work as a project/program manager. This focus provides the necessary tools and strategies to begin a career in all industries including aerospace, construction, and information technology.
Fundamental Courses:
IOM 455: Project Management
Related Courses:
IOM 401: Business Information Systems - Spreadsheet
Applications
IOM 402: Business Information Systems - Database
Applications
IOM 427: Designing Spreadsheet-Based Business Models
IOM 483: Operations Consulting
CONSULTING: This area of study prepares students for a career as a consultant, a business analyst, or an associate. This focus is highly relevant for students considering a profession in management consulting companies that focus on operations and supply chain, or internal consulting groups of large companies.
Fundamental Courses:
IOM 483: Operations Consulting
Related Courses:
IOM 427: Designing Spreadsheet-Based Business Models
IOM 401: Business Information Systems - Spreadsheet
Applications
IOM 402: Business Information Systems - Database
Applications
IOM 435: Business Database Systems
IOM 433: Business Information Systems Analysis and
Design
IOM 431: Managing the Digital Revolution of your
Business
IOM 424: Business Forecasting
IOM 455: Project Management
Revised on: 9/13/12

SERVICE MANAGEMENT: Students interested in a career as a business/operations analyst in service companies will find a service management focus valuable. This area of study is highly relevant for students considering a profession with financial institutions, insurance companies, hotels, and/or retail companies.
Fundamental Courses:
IOM 441: Management of Service Operations
Related Courses:
IOM 427: Designing Spreadsheet-Based Business Models
IOM 401: Business Information Systems - Spreadsheet
Applications
IOM 402: Business Information Systems - Database
Applications
IOM 483: Operations Consulting
IOM 435: Business Database Systems
IOM 433: Business Information Systems Analysis and
Design
IOM 455: Project Management
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A focus on supply chain management prepares students for a career as a planner in procurement, manufacturing, demand, and/or sales fields.
This area of study is highly relevant for students considering a profession in large manufacturing and logistics companies, or in management consulting companies.
Fundamental Courses:
IOM 482: Supply Chain Management
Related Courses:
IOM 427: Designing Spreadsheet-Based Business Models
IOM 401: Business Information Systems - Spreadsheet
Applications
IOM 402: Business Information Systems - Database
Applications
IOM 483: Operations Consulting
IOM 431: Managing the Digital Revolution of your
Business
IOM 455: Project Management
IOM 441: Management of Service Operations
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: Students who plan to have a career with digital media will find the courses in this area of study beneficial. Digital transformation classes prepare students to work in business fields that focus on information systems, business development, and/or digital technologies in all industries.
Fundamental Courses: Related Courses:
IOM 443: Business of Interactive Digital Media
IOM 499: Managing a Small Business on the Internet
IOM 433: Business Information Systems Analysis and
Design
IOM 435: Business Database Systems
IOM 401: Business Information Systems - Spreadsheet
Applications
IOM 455: Project Management
Revised on: 9/13/12