Undergraduate Program Course Descriptions

Our courses focus on providing students with knowledge of “all things supply chain management.” You receive in-depth knowledge in logistics, operations, procurement and quality, plus the integration of these elements to create supply chain management strategies.

Required Courses

• SCM 300 Global Supply Operations
  An introduction to supply chain management. All areas of SCM are discussed so that students gain perspective of integration issues while learning detailed content in other supply chain areas.
• SCM 345 Logistics
  Students explore logistics and supply chain activities emphasizing integration of transportation, inventory, warehousing, facility location, customer service, packaging and materials handling.
  Pre- or co-requisite: SCM 300
• SCM 355 Supply Management
  Students deeply explore the supply function, including organization, procedures, supplier selection, quality, inventory decisions and price determination.
  Prerequisite: SCM 300
• SCM 432 Planning and Control Systems for Supply Chain Management
  Topics such as forecasting, capacity planning, inventory planning, MRP and ERP are discussed to provide students with knowledge of planning and control systems for supply chain management.
  Prerequisite: SCM 345, Pre- or co-requisite: SCM 355
• SCM 440 Quality Management
  This course focuses upon quality management, relationships with suppliers and customers, and tools for process improvement and cost analysis.
  Prerequisite: SCM 300
• SCM 455 Research & Negotiations
  Students expand upon knowledge gained in SCM 355 and discuss current philosophy, methods and techniques for conducting strategic and tactical supply chain research and negotiations.
  Prerequisite: SCM 355
• SCM 479 Supply Chain Strategy (Capstone Course)
  This capstone course provides an opportunity for students to synthesize the knowledge gained in their previous coursework to integrate supply management, production, logistics and enterprise solutions to develop supply chain strategies.
  Prerequisite: SCM 355 and SCM 432

Elective Courses

• SCM 415 Business Decision Models
  This course provides students with an opportunity to improve their analytical and Excel skills to solve complex business problems.
  Prerequisite: SCM 300
• SCM 463 Global Supply Chain Management
  This project-oriented course enables students to explore global supply chain management issues with a special emphasis on management of transportation, working in the global environment, global sourcing, customs issues and facility location.
  Prerequisite: SCM 300