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Certain photos and images featured in the following video were taken pre-COVID19
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Certain photos and images featured in the following video were taken pre-COVID19

SMU Operations Management Society (OMS)

ABOUT US

OMS was officially launched in October 2011, with the combined effort of the full OM faculty and the pioneering executive committee of the society, in hopes of helping students to gain a better understanding of the OM industry.

We aim to be the go-to platform for ALL students interested in Operations Management, connecting them to industry professionals and providing them opportunities to enhance their skills and insights about the Operations industry.

KEY EVENTS 

  1. Networking Sessions with Industry Professionals
  2. Mentoring Programmes
  3. Company Talks
  4. Industry Visits
  5. Workshops
  6. Welfare Drives

Reach us at oms@sa.smu.edu.sg!

GALLERY

OUR TRAINING

Our events are usually held on Fridays.

OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  1. Connected members to various OM related industry professionals from P&G, HP, Porsche, IBM, SingPost, NinjaVan, etc. in OMS’ biggest event, OMEX Night.
  2. Piloted the very first OMS Mentorship Programme where over 50 members have been guided by mentors coming from Apple, Lazada, Gucci, etc.
  3. Organised a company visit to Lazada’s warehouse where members get to witness the ins and outs of an e-commerce platform.
  4. Organised workshops such as DevOps, Tableau and PowerBI, equipping members with valuable hard skills crucial in related Operations Management careers.
  5. Organised senior and alumni sharings, which provide members with critical insights on various Operations Management roles and internship experiences.

OUR PEOPLE IN ACTION

DO I NEED TO AUDITION TO GET INTO THE CLUB? 

No, we accept members from all majors and faculties regardless of the academic year.

"After reading OMAG and the LKCSB student handbook, I became interested in operations management and wanted to learn more about it from my seniors and the industry professionals to see if I want to pursue it as a career in the long-term."

- Nur Fiqriya, School of Business, Year 1

"OMS has been given wide exposure to the trends that are happening in operations over multiple industries. The activities (company visits, OMEX night and mentorship programme) have influenced my decision to declare Operations my major."

- Koh Wei Yang, School of Economics, Year 4

FAQ

There are no commitments! We organise events for you to connect and learn more about the various industries related to Operations Management. If you are interested in exploring the field, or simply like to broaden your horizons, you can sign up for our membership or for individual events!

The OM Society Membership will provide you life-long access to all our events, at a one-time fee of $15. You are entitled to join as many events as you would like. This membership is open for ALL students, regardless of faculty and major!

Our flagship OMEX Night is a great opportunity to network and chat with various professionals from leading companies today, with the opportunity to learn about the internships on offer. Additionally, we run both senior-junior and industry professional mentorship programmes, allowing you to gain insights from those who have long walked the path before us.

This varies from business analyst, procurement associate, transportation or logistics planner, supply chain planner, and quality improvement manager etc. You may find out about other OM careers and industry prospects through OMAG (https://business.smu.edu.sg/business/disciplines/operations-management/om-major/operations-management-magazine).

We organise events such as OMEX Night, mentorship programmes, and even company visits that will provide you with opportunities to connect with seniors and experts from different industries that can help you better understand the Operations industry.

Additionally, we highly recommend taking OPIM 201 Operations Management to get an overview of Operations Management and its foundations. However, be sure to take OPIM 101 Decision Analysis beforehand as it is a prerequisite to OPIM201!

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