Operations Fellows
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 2 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.

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.

Real-World Experience

Operations Fellows are automatically enrolled in two courses that provide opportunities for hands-on, experiential learning. Curriculum 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.

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.

Application Process

Are you interested in becoming an Operations Fellow? We are looking for MBA students with a passion for operations to build an incoming class of distinct leaders.

Ops Week Events 2026

  • Fellows & Funds Panel: 8/25, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
  • MBA Organization Fair: 8/26, 4:00 – 6:30 pm
  • 2Y Panel: 8/27, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
  • Community Coffee: 9/2, 9:00 – 11:30 am
  • Mini Case Competition: 9/2, 2:00 – 5:30 pm
  • Alumni Panel & Networking Event: 9/3, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Application Timeline 2026

  • Application Opens: 9/4
  • Application Deadline: 9/19
  • Rolling Decisions: 9/28 – 10/8

Required Materials

  • Contact Information
  • Resume
  • Business photo (professional head shot)
  • Short Answer Responses

Operations Fellows: Class of 2026

If you have questions about Operations Fellows, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We want to meet you.

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Learn more about the Class of 2026
Clayton Comiskey

Clayton Comiskey

President

Prashant Chandel

Prashant Chandel

VP, Alumni Engagement

Akash Nath

Akash Nath

VP, Case Challenge

Sree Varshi Garimella

Sree Varshi Garimella

VP, Communications

Ellie Rose

Ellie Rose

VP, Events

Mike Heiser

Mike Heiser

VP, Programming

Maddy McEnery

Maddy McEnery

VP, Recruiting

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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.
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