Management Department

Hallie Neupert, Department Chair, Program Director, Health Care Management,
Richard Bailey, Curriculum Coordinator, Accounting
Sharon Beaudry, Program Director and Curriculum Coordinator, Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management and Marketing
Jeff Dickson, Program Director and Curriculum Coordinator, Health Informatics
Carmen Morgan, Program Director, Accounting,
Pat Schaeffer, Program Director and Curriculum Coordinator, Operations Management
Kris Rosenberg, Program Director and Curriculum Coordinator, Information Technology
Maureen Sevigny, Program Director, Management Distance Education, Program Director and Curriculum Coordinator, BAS Technology and Management
Professors: R. Bailey, H. Neupert, M. Sevigny
Associate Professors: G. Kirby, C. Morgan, M. Pierce, P. Schaeffer
Assistant Professors: M. Ahalt, S. Bailey, S. Beaudry, D. DaSaro, J. Dickson, J. Jackson, K. Rosenberg, K. Weidman

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management, with options in:
- Administration
- Clinical
- Radiologic Science Management
Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Management, with options in:
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Operations Management
Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology and Management

Minors Offered

Business
International Business
Information Technology

Specializations Offered

Accounting
Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management
Marketing
Travel and Tourism

Certificate Offered

Accounting (post baccalaureate)

Emphases Offered

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Renewable Energy Management

The Management Department prepares students to take their place as leaders and managers in contemporary public and private organizations. Faculty members have been selected for their managerial experience and expertise in a diverse array of production and service industries.

Coursework in the Management programs builds upon a fundamental core of courses including management, marketing, accounting, finance, information systems, economics, ethics, organizational behavior, business law and business presentations. These courses, along with program-specific courses, prepare students for their senior year which includes a senior experience and a capstone course. The senior experience provides management students with an opportunity to integrate their educational experience within the context of a “real-world” business problem or project.

As a result of this unique combination of resources and coursework, the Management Degree Programs remain vital and up-to-date, providing students with both the technical tools of management and the interpersonal skills that employers most desire. Equally important, each graduate will be ready to perform as an effective citizen in a culturally diverse, global work place.

Department Outcomes

Upon graduating, Management Department graduates should be able to:

Communicate the major concepts in the functional areas of accounting, marketing, finance, information technology, and management.
Describe the legal, social, ethical, and, economic environments of business in a global context.
Solve organization problems, individually and/or in teams, using quantitative, qualitative and technology-enhanced approaches.
Demonstrate professional communication and behavior.
Apply knowledge of business concepts and functions in an integrated manner.

Degree Completion and Co-enrollment at Community Colleges

The Management Department has worked with many Oregon community colleges to develop Joint Enrollment, Transfer Credit (Articulation) Agreements and course sequences so that students may complete a degree with coursework taken from multiple institutions. See the general education requirements section of this catalog, the Oregon Tech Registrar’s Office’s website, or a management advisor for additional information.

Oregon Tech Online

Many of the management degrees and core management courses are available online to facilitate the needs of degree completion students. Online courses are particularly appropriate for students capable of self-directed educational activities. Online degrees and courses are offered utilizing Internet delivery and collaborative learning. Degrees available online are: BS in Health Care Management, Clinical Option, Radiologic Sciences Management Option; BS in Operations Management; BS in Health Informatics; BS in Information Technology; BAS in Technology and Management.

Required Student Equipment

Successful completion of these degrees requires intensive, hands-on use of computers.

Therefore, all students are required to own their own computer. Financial aid may be available to help defray the cost of this equipment. Please consult the Financial Aid Office at Oregon Tech.

Accreditation

Oregon Tech has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).

Six Sigma Green Belt Emphasis

The Management Department offers students the opportunity to earn a Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate. The Green Belt Certificate is an emphasis under the Bachelor of Science in Management, Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management option, Management, Marketing option or the Operations Management degree program. In addition to the fundamental management curriculum, the emphasis requires the completion of a Lean/Six Sigma project. Those attaining the emphasis will be well-positioned to work in companies that deploy Lean Six Sigma.

Additionally, employees of companies that deploy Lean Six Sigma may complete the course work and project to obtain their certificate.

Students completing the Six Sigma Green Belt Emphasis must complete the following courses and their prerequisites. Prerequisites may be waived for industry students depending on their individual backgrounds and abilities.

Courses

BUS 457 - Business Research Methods II Credit Hours: 3
BUS 496 - Senior Project Credit Hours: 2
BUS 497 - Senior Project Credit Hours: 3
MGT 335 - Project Management Credit Hours: 3
MGT 461 - Lean/Six Sigma Management I Credit Hours: 3
MGT 462 - Lean/Six Sigma Management II Credit Hours: 3
MGT 463 - Lean/Six Sigma Management III Credit Hours: 3

Note:

It should be noted that for OM majors, all of these courses are currently in the curriculum map. No additional coursework is required. With approval, the student’s senior project may also be considered for the Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate.

Renewable Energy Management Emphasis

The Management Department offers students the opportunity to complete a Renewable Energy Management emphasis under the Bachelor of Science in Management, Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management option or the Operations Management degree program. In addition to the fundamental management curriculum, the emphasis requires additional coursework in chemistry, management information systems, humanities, history, economics and management. Those attaining the emphasis will be prepared to successfully integrate skills in the social, environmental, economic, business and management aspects of energy management.

Requirement of Emphasis

CHE 201 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHE 204 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
or
PHY 201 - General Physics Credit Hours: 4
ECO 357 - Energy Economics and Policy Credit Hours: 3
HIST 356 - A History of Energy Credit Hours: 3
HUM 125 - Introduction to Technology, Society and Values Credit Hours: 3
MATH 112 - Trigonometry Credit Hours: 4
MIS 115 - Visual BASIC Programming Credit Hours: 4
MGT 212 - Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Management Credit Hours: 3
REE 201 - Introduction to Renewable Energy Credit Hours: 3

Health Care Management

Degree Offered

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management with options in:
- Administration
- Clinical
- Radiologic Sciences Management

The Health Care Management degree fully prepares students to assume managerial and supervisory positions in the healthcare industry. Health care managers plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of providers. Oregon Tech’s Health Care Management degree includes three options to meet the student’s specific needs and interests.

Health Informatics

Degree Offered

Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics

Objectives

The field of Health Informatics is encapsulated in the combination of biology, computer science and information science. This program evaluates the sub disciplines of clinical and computational informatics; emphasizing the integration of computer science and the impact of clinical outcomes.

The BS in Health Informatics is offered in Klamath Falls, Wilsonville and through Oregon Tech Online.

Career Opportunities

Health Informatics professionals work in operational and management positions throughout the healthcare industry including hospitals, clinics, managed care facilities, software vendors and government agencies. Health Informatics professionals are called upon to design and use emerging information technologies with the goal of helping providers and patients access and utilize information to provide improved health care.

Health Informatics professionals provide support in clinical decision making, data architecture, application interfacing, clinical analytics, data analysis, systems analysis and project management.

Student Preparation and Admissions

Students must meet the standard Oregon Tech admissions requirements. Transfer students must arrange for official transcripts from each college and university attended to be sent to Oregon Tech.

Information Technology

Degree Offered

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Objectives

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology offers a challenging, state-of-the-art education for those interested in learning the dynamic and growing field of information technology. The field is interdisciplinary, with applications to all aspects of the economy. Graduating students are prepared to bridge the technology and management disciplines in their organizations. Core business disciplines taught include analytical skills and problem solving, business organization and management, project management, leadership, teams, and communications. The program is designed to produce graduates with the competencies necessary to succeed in the workplace or pursue further graduate level education.

Career Opportunities

The Oregon Tech Information Technology degree students for a wide range of professions including accounting information systems, database administration, systems analyst, business systems consultant, network analyst, software applications specialist, PC support technician, technical writer, Web administrator and vendor representative for either or both hardware and software firms. Information Technology graduates are currently employed at firms including Consolidated Freightways, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft and Intel. Through a combination of technical skills and business understanding, Information Technology graduates are uniquely prepared for faster advancement than many of their contemporaries.

Management

Degree Offered

Bachelor of Science in Management, with options in:
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management
- Marketing

Objectives

The Management degree prepares leaders to manage organizations in the high technology environments of the 21st century. Students develop their abilities to contribute to an organization’s performance through hands-on experience built on a solid theoretical base. The Management curriculum skillfully integrates a solid core of business/management courses with technology-based, real-world learning, supported by one of the country’s leading institutes of technology. Students will also be prepared for graduate level education, such as the Master’s in Business Administration (MBA).

Career Opportunities

The Management Department is known for producing “user-friendly” graduates.

Initial job titles include staff accountant, cost analyst, business unit manager, supervisor, marketing specialist, and sales manager.

Specialization Programs

Oregon Tech offers four specializations as a complement to the three Bachelor of Science degree options in Management. These are Accounting, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Marketing, and Travel and Tourism. The courses in the Accounting, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, and Marketing specializations have been selected from the curricular content of the three corresponding degree options. The courses in the Travel and Tourism specialization have been developed specifically for this specialization. They are online courses offered by the Department of Management through Oregon Tech Online.

Operations Management

Degree Offered

Bachelor of Science in Operations Management

Objectives

Operations Management is concerned with the oversight and coordination of equipment, materials, human capital and information required of a business operation to profitably deliver goods and services to the customers it serves. It involves the responsibility of ensuring operations are efficient and effective in terms of meeting and exceeding customer requirements. Operations Managers successfully blend the art of management with applied science through creativity, people skills, rational analysis and application of technology.

The Bachelor of Science in Operations Management degree program prepares students for leadership positions within a wide variety of product and service industries. Students selecting Operations Management develop mastery of concepts, tools, and skills in management sciences and specialties tailored to the industries of interest to the student upon graduation. Particular emphasis is directed toward development of skills in problem solving, project management, communication, and managing effectively in team-based work environments. Students are also prepared for graduate level education, such as the MBA (Master’s in Business Administration). The BS in Operations Management is offered in Klamath Falls, Wilsonville and online.

Career Opportunities

Initial job titles include: production planner, inventory control analyst, industrial engineer, production supervisor, and quality control manager. Typical departments in which graduates find themselves working are manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, production control, finance, and quality assurance.

Students selecting the Operations Management degree will equip themselves to be managers in the challenging environment of modern manufacturing and service industries. Upon graduation they should be prepared to address critical issues related to productivity management in a global competitive economy and play leadership roles in the design and implementation of quality control and management programs. They will have mastered a wide array of microcomputer technology and software applications, giving them a competitive edge in the job market.

Technology and Management

Degree Offered

Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology and Management

Objectives

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Technology and Management degree is designed specifically for students who have completed a technical Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from an accredited institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) and are seeking career advancement into management or in their technical career fields. The BAS builds on a core of 60 credits of career and technical education (CTE) courses taken as part of the AAS or AS degree, adding 65 credits of business, management, and information technology courses and 55 credits of broad-based general education courses to enable the BAS graduate to advance in the workplace or continue on to graduate school. The management core includes a two-term capstone senior project to enable the student to demonstrate successful integration of technical and managerial coursework. The BAS in Technology and Management is offered in Klamath Falls, Wilsonville, and online.

Programs

Major

Minor

Specialization

Certificate

Accounting Post Baccalaureate Certificate