Make it Your World
Operations Fellows is the premier organization for top MBA students committed to leading in operations management, supply chain, and business strategy. Make it happen together.
The Operations Fellows Experience
Operations Fellows is an exclusive year-long fellowship program that offers hands-on experience through two different courses and direct access to industry leaders through coursework, semi-annual Operations Conferences, and company visits. The fellowship is also an opportunity to build deep, meaningful relationships with like-minded individuals, such as operations fellows, professors, alumni, and industry leaders, fostering a community of learning, collaboration, and professional growth. The Operations Fellows program is great for anyone interested in pursuing a career in consulting, operations, supply chain, or general management.
Speakers & Visits
Leaders and experts from different industries share their management experience and thoughts on new trends in supply chain and operations. Fellows have access direct access to these industry leaders in a small group setting. You will also tour company sites to learn more about the real-world business of supply chain and operations management.
Real-World Experience
Operations Fellows are automatically enrolled in two courses that provide opportunities for hands-on, experiential learning. Curricula includes operational strategy, process analysis and design, supply chain management, total quality management, and more.
Through a live case-based course, Fellows solve complex operational problems across a variety of industries and functions on a weekly basis. Their learnings from this experience are then applied to a capstone practicum during their final semester.
During the Operations Practicum, Fellows prepare for their post-MBA careers and gain real-world operational experience through a semester-long consulting project in collaboration with industry leaders.
Operations Conference
Semi-annual conferences hosted by the Supply Chain Management Center that brings together industry, students, and faculty to discuss topics that influence the evolution of modern supply chains and operations within organizations. The program includes multiple opportunities for participants to network with potential employers and industry leaders.
Training & Team Building
Fellows gain practical skills through hands-on training sessions. Previous topics include Power BI and Tableau. Along with other Operations Fellows curricula and events, these sessions will enhance your MBA experience through a team-based approach.
Become an Operations Fellow
Application Process
Are you interested in becoming an Operations Fellow? We are looking for MBA students with a passion for operations to build a diverse incoming class of leaders.
Ops Week Events 2024
- Info Session, MBA Fellowship Panel: Tuesday, 8/27
- MBA Organization Fair: Wednesday, 8/28
- Info Session, 2Y Panel: Thursday, 8/29
- Operations Class Simulation: Friday, 9/1
- P&G Operations Visit and Networking Event: Tuesday, 9/3
- Community Coffee: Wednesday, 9/4
- Alumni Panel Info Session: Wednesday, 9/4
Application Timeline 2024
- Application Opens: Friday, 9/6 @ 9am
- Office Hours: Monday, 9/9 - Thursday, 9/19
- Application Deadline: Saturday, 9/21 @ 11:59pm
- Round 1 Decisions Released: Friday, 9/27
- Interviews: Monday, 9/30 - Friday, 10/4
- Rolling Decisions: Friday, 10/18 – Sunday, 10/20
Required Materials
- Contact Information
- Resume
- Business photo (professional head shot)
- Short Answer response
Submission
Apply to be an Operations Fellow today
You will be asked to enter your contact information and community involvement. The remaining information will be collected via file upload.
You will be asked to upload the following documents:
- Resume and Business Photo: Combine your resume and photo into one PDF titled "LastName_FirstName_Resume"
- Short Answer Reponse: Assemble your answers using the template below. Save your response as a PDF titled "LastName_FirstName_ShortAnswer"
Download the Short Answer Template
During the initial application review, your resume and photo will be withheld from the review panel.
It is strongly recommended that you prepare your upload documents prior to opening the application form. Once submitted, your application cannot be changed.
Application deadline: 2023 TBD - Sunday, September XX at 5:00 PM
OPERATIONS FELLOWS: CLASS OF 2025 LEADERSHIP
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President – Ashish Patel
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA| Undergrad Major: Physics| Pre-MBA Industry: Startups -
Questions?
Please reach out and connect with our members. We want to meet you. -
VP Alumni Engagement – Riya Bali
Hometown: New Delhi, India | Undergrad Major: Mechanical and Automation Engineer| Pre-MBA Industry: Energy -
VP Case Challenge – Matthew Genovese
Hometown: Chicago, IL | Undergrad Major: Mechanical Engineering| Pre-MBA Industry: Consulting -
VP Communications – Mrunalini Mansanpally
Hometown: Hyderabad, India | Undergrad Major: Finance and Accounting| Pre-MBA Industry: Financial Reporting, Renewable Energy -
VP Events – Madeline Isacco
Hometown: Raleigh, NC | Undergrad Major: Accounting| Pre-MBA Industry: United States Army -
VP Programming – Bill (I Kang) Shao
Hometown: Tainan, Taiwan | Undergrad Major: Civil Engineering | Pre-MBA Industry: Manufacturing -
VP Recruiting – Nicole Berggreen
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ | Undergrad Major: Sociology| Pre-MBA Industry: Marketing
Learn more about the Class of 2025
DISCOVER MORE
Are you a current or prospective McCombs MBA student interested in learning more about the Operations Fellows program? Drop us a line with any questions you have or to connect with a current fellow. We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you.