The option in Systems and Operations Management focuses on developing skills for problem solving, critical thinking, communication and the use of constantly changing technology. These skills are needed to deal with a variety of decisions made by managers in manufacturing, service and public organizations. These encompass strategic long-range decisions (such as product, service and process design, facility location and capacity planning), as well as operational decisions (such as project management, operations planning and scheduling, quality assurance, purchasing and inventory). The Department of Systems and Operations Management offers the following academic programs: the M.S. in Business Analytics, the B.S. in Business Administration with options in Business Analytics, Global Supply Chain Management, and Systems and Operations Management, as well as the B.S. in Information Systems. The department also offers three minors: a Minor in Business Analytics, a Minor in Information Systems and a Minor in Quality Management and Assurance. The programs focus on developing skills for problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and the effective use of constantly changing information technology and systems. These skills are needed to deal with a variety of decisions made by managers in manufacturing, service and public organizations. The department faculty are committed to excellence in teaching and research and are actively involved in the University and community service.