The M.S. in Engineering Operations at Avila
Avila University’s M.S. in Engineering Operations is a flexible, STEM-designated graduate program offered in both hybrid and fully online formats. This program is ideal for engineers and technical professionals who want to lead complex projects and optimize operations in today’s rapidly evolving industries.
The M.S. in Engineering Operations is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in systems thinking, project management, quality control, and operational strategy. It blends engineering principles with leadership and business acumen to prepare graduates for roles that require both technical expertise and managerial insight.
This program integrates core engineering operations concepts such as lean systems, supply chain management, quality engineering, data analytics, and process optimization. Courses also emphasize leadership, ethics, and innovation — key pillars for managing teams and driving efficiency.
Graduates will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to analyze systems, improve operations, and lead technical teams toward high-performance outcomes in sectors like manufacturing, logistics, construction, and energy.
- Apply systems engineering and operational research methods to improve processes and productivity.
- Design and implement strategies to enhance quality, cost-efficiency, and project delivery timelines.
- Lead cross-functional teams with effective communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Analyze and interpret data to drive evidence-based improvements in engineering workflows.
- Integrate sustainability and ethical practices into operational decision-making and innovation initiatives.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Operations Engineer
- Project Manager – Engineering
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Lean Manufacturing Specialist
- Process Improvement Consultant
- Manufacturing Operations Manager
- Engineering Project Coordinator
- Reliability Engineer
- Plant Operations Supervisor
- Production Planning Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Logistics Operations Manager
- Systems Analyst – Engineering
- Business Process Engineer
- Facilities Operations Manager
- Cost Estimation Analyst
- Engineering Risk Manager
- Engineering Operations Consultant
- Technical Program Manager
Contact
Department of STEM, Whitfield
11901 Wornall Road / Kansas City
Jaime Fuentes, Graduate Technology Program Director
E: jaime.fuentes
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