The supply chain management major is designed to meet the growing job need and opportunities for positions such as purchasing and supplier management, manufacturing, inventory management, transport management, distribution, business integration, warehousing management, quality management, customer service management, information management, import/export, and logistics management.
The supply chain management major consists of 24 credit hours (four required courses; four elective courses) designed to provide a strong foundation in a wide range of subjects in supply chain management. Courses in logistics, operations, productions management, purchasing, and quality management prepare students to become successful supply chain management professionals in a career path that provides tremendous opportunities for advancement. The supply chain management major also includes one business elective course and three general elective courses. General elective courses can be within any subject area, must be at least three credit hours, must be an academic course (cannot be an ROTC course), and cannot already be required or fulfill another degree requirement. Students majoring in supply chain management must also complete required core business classes and achieve a grade of “C” or higher in each course.
Major Goals and Objectives
Major Goal: Students will demonstrate the core knowledge and skills for pursuing a career in Supply Chain Management and related fields.
Major Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate knowledge of Quality Management Tools such as Lean Six Sigma.
- Examine the role of Supply Chain Management within the organization in relation to other business functions.
- Explain major areas and decisions within Logistics management
- Explain key elements of the supplier selection process.
Major Academic MAP
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