Earn a Degree in Production Systems Management
Demand for graduates of this program will remain steady as manufacturing processes improve. This degree offers subplans in:
- Total Quality Management
- Control Systems
- Industrial Internet of Things
- Articulations
Students who articulate programs that are less than 24 credits will need to take the remaining credits from a set list of classes that include technical courses from the remaining three sub plans.
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
24,260
2033
26,560
Percent Change
10
Projected Job Openings
2580
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
35,950
2033
40,370
Percent Change
12
Projected Job Openings
3570
General and Operations Managers
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
184,790
2033
210,510
Percent Change
14
Projected Job Openings
18110
Features of SPC's Production Systems Management A.S. Degree
- Our Collaborative Center for Emerging Technologies on the Clearwater Campus offers a state-of-the-art open manufacturing training facility where you can practice the skills you need in emerging and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- We partner with Local employers and businesses for real-world learning experiences.
- Courses are taught by faculty who are trained professionals in their fields.
Our Production Systems Management A.S. Degree teaches you the following skills
- Production floor management and supervision
- OSHA Compliance
- Basic Electronics Fundamentals
Production Systems Management Associate in Science
PROSYS-AS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640)
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Summary
***THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER ADMITTING STUDENTS INTO THE INDUSTRIAL INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) SUBPLAN. LAST ADMISSION TERM IS SUMMER 2022 (0605) FOR THIS SUBPLAN*** (11/23/2021) The Production Systems Management AS (PROSYS-AS) program is a technical degree that combines aspects of management and supervision along with technical skills. This degree will honor SPC’s long-standing articulation with Pinellas Technical College’s (PTC) technical programs. The program consists of four subplans: Continuous Improvement Management (TQM), Control Systems (CSYS), and Articulations (ART). The Continuous Improvement Management (TQM) subplan includes the Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt Certificate and will prepare students for positions in quality control and quality management. These positions continue to be in demand as manufacturing production increases. The Control Systems (CSYS) subplan will meet the increasing demand for supervisors who can work with automation, sensors, PLCs, and robotics. The Articulations (ART) subplan includes Pinellas Technical College programs that range from 12-24 credits. Students who articulate programs that are less than 24 credits will need to take the remaining credits from a set list of classes that include technical courses from the remaining three subplans.
Graduation Requirements
Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.
Academic Pathways
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Leadership Information
Florida CIP Code
1652020501 - Industrial Management Technology
Federal CIP Code
52.0205 - Operations Management and Supervision.
The Production Systems Management A.S. Degree at SPC includes the following subplans:
Total Quality Management
The Total Quality Management (TQM) subplan includes the Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt Certificate and will prepare students for positions in quality control and quality management.
Control Systems
The control systems plan meets the increasing demand for supervisors who can work with automation, sensors, PLCs, and robotics.
Industrial Internet of Things
The industrial internet of things is forward thinking and prepares students for the new field of Internet of Things or Cloud based manufacturing. The IOT subplan combines engineering technology classes and computer classes and it is anticipated to be a very high growth, high demand field.
Articulations
The Articulations (ART) subplan includes Pinellas Technical College programs that range from 12-24 credits.