1. STEP 1: Apply for the comprehensive exam
   
   After you apply, your Advisor will review your course history to make sure you are eligible, then email you with information about what to do next. At this time, you will be added to the Blackboard course for your comprehensive exam.
2. STEP 2: Complete a Network, webcam, and microphone test
   
   Test your network connection, webcam, and microphone. *note* Use the same computer and connection for your test that you will be using on the day of your Comp Exam.
3. STEP 3: Create a PowerPoint presentation AND Kaltura video at least 14 days prior to your desired exit interview.
   
   Video must be between 8-10 minutes in length.
   
   Your video must show both your screen/slides and your face when presenting.
   
   If your Kaltura video presentation does not show both your screen and YOU presenting, or if your video does not fall between 8-10 minutes exactly, your exam materials will not be accepted and you will not be allowed to schedule your exam.
   
   We strongly recommend you refer to the sample presentation provided in the Blackboard class when you sign up for the comprehensive exam, or available from your advisor.
4. STEP 4: Upload your Kaltura Video and PowerPoint presentation to Blackboard
   
   The faculty committee will review your materials and grade the video as pass/fail.
5. STEP 5: Schedule the Oral Interview
   
   After you receive a "grade" for your video, you will be scheduled for an exit interview with a program director. 

Previous education: institution, major, special projects

Professional work experience - Introduction should be two minutes maximum.

Address each of the 7 MSOM Program Outcomes using at least one class as a reference.

• Use coursework, concepts used in case studies, class projects, or work experience to demonstrate your understanding of each outcome.
• Each Program Outcome should be covered in approximately one minute.
• Use this list of the seven MSOM Program Outcomes and corresponding classes to help you:
  
  
  1. 1. Apply the skills and techniques required to lead and manage diverse and inclusive, complex global operations involving processes, technology, and people. (5003, 5113, 5133, 5143, 5253, 5303, 5373, 5423, 5473, 5493, 5503, 5623, 5733, 5783, 5823, 5873, 5993)
     
     
  2. 2. Create value through strategic, tactical, and operational change that is agile, resilient, and sustainable. (5003, 5113, 5373, 5473, 5493, 5623, 5633, 5873, 5983, 5993)
     
     
  3. 3. Lead and manage diverse, multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed teams and projects. (5113, 5473, 5493, 5783, 5873, 5983, 5993)
     
     
  4. 4. Identify problems, analyze alternatives, and design solutions considering financial, environmental, and societal impact for the public good. (5003, 5013, 5113, 5123/5463, 5373, 5473, 5493, 5503, 5623, 5783, 5793, 5983, 5993)
     
     
  5. 5. Use quantitative techniques and models to analyze data to support data-driven decision-making. (5003, 5113, 5123/5463, 5373, 5433, 5443, 5473, 5493, 5503, 5613, 5623, 5653, 5673, 5783, 5793, 5833, 5873, 5983, 5993)
     
     
  6. 6. Assess legal, regulatory, professional, and ethical organizational and individual responsibilities. (5113, 5463, 5493, 5143, 5253, 5303, 5403, 5623, 5783, 5873, 5983, 5993)
     
     
  7. 7. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to stakeholders and senior decision makers. (5003, 5113, 5123, 5373, 5443, 5473, 5493, 5503, 5623, 5653, 5783, 5793, 5873, 5983, 5993)

Discuss how the Ten Operations Management Decisions and the MSOM program curriculum will fit into your career plans and how it has complemented current or past work.

The ten Operations Management Decisions include:

• • Design of goods and services
  • Managing quality
  • Process and capacity design
  • Location strategy
  • Layout strategy
  • Human resource and job design
  • Supply-chain management
  • Inventory management
  • Scheduling
  • Reliability and maintenance

To prepare for the presentation, students should review the main ideas from each course and how they relate to the seven MSOM program outcomes. It is very helpful to keep textbooks and notes for each class. Some useful review techniques include re-reading class notes; making an outline of principal concepts from each course; preparing a glossary of key terms, theories, and leaders/ideas in specific fields. It is also helpful to review the Course Descriptions and Objectives from the courses you have taken.

Application must be completed by deadlines below.  Once the application is received, Advisors will verify the student’s eligibility before adding them to the Blackboard course where students submit comp exam materials.

• Fall - November 1
• Spring - April 1
• Summer – June 15

Materials must be submitted in Blackboard by:

• Fall - November 10
• Spring - April 10
• Summer – June 30