Operations
In this specialization, you will learn the processes and gain the tools that will enable you to define and validate system requirements and engage in the analysis and design of large-scale systems. Develop an understanding of the concepts of systems and systems engineering so you can estimate reliability and risk associated with large-scale systems and ultimately plan, organize, and manage complex systems projects.
Completion Requirements
- 33 total semester credit hours
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Estimated time to completion: 18 months, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| NMBA 6130 | Leadership and Teamwork: Accomplishing Momentum Transfer Using Power, Influence, and Collaboration | 3 |
| NSYS 6120 | Systems Engineering and Analysis | 3 |
| NSYS 6160 | Systems Engineering Management | 3 |
| NMTH 6701 | Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
| NSYS 6152 | Systems Testing and Reliability | 3 |
| NMGT 8510 | Operations Research Models | 3 |
| NSYS 6163 | Integrated Risk Management | 3 |
| NSYS 6140 | Systems Optimization and Analysis | 3 |
| NMBA 6313 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| NSPP 6410 | Modeling Manufacturing Systems | 3 |
| NMGT 8750 | Total Quality Management and Improvement | 3 |
Specialization Courses and Thesis Option
Students may replace any two of NMBA 6313, NSPP 6410, and NMGT 8750 with two specialization courses or with a 6-semester-credit thesis upon approval by the program director. For more information about this option, call a Walden enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
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