The POMS Board authorizes the creation of the POMS’ colleges in the subject areas of importance to the POM discipline in order to facilitate member activities. Any ten or more members in good standing may apply for the creation of a College in a particular functional discipline.

The current colleges of POMS include the following:
Behavior in Operations Management
Healthcare Operations Management
Humanitarian Operations and Crisis Management
Product Innovation and Technology Management
Service Operations
Supply Chain Management
Sustainable Operations