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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Supply Chain Management

Supply chain management is a critical function that involves the coordination and optimization of the entire process of delivering products or services to customers, from raw material sourcing to production to distribution.

The definition of supply chain management has expanded to include both cost containment and product/service innovation. Linear supply chains have become more complex and adaptive networks. In the past, cost containment was inevitable tradeoff for product/service innovation. Today, companies must focus on supply chain excellence including cost containment, product design, and customer relationship management.

 

Why Study Supply Chain Management at Boler?

We basically provide the same curriculum of big schools like Ohio and Michigan State SCM programs in a small classroom setting. We forge strong partnerships with companies in various industries such as Swagelok, Nestle, Cleveland Clinic. We offer internship opportunities, co-op programs, and real-world projects to give students hands-on experience and networking opportunities. We use experiential learning where we use case studies, simulations, field trips to distribution centers or manufacturing facilities, and guest lectures by industry professionals. We stay current to prepare students for the evolving industry landscape and cover topics like blockchain in supply chain, automation, artificial intelligence, and sustainability practices.

There is a place for every type of personality in SCM. If you are people type of person , you can do sourcing, procurement, contracting, which involves a lot of human touch. If you are good with numbers, you can be a demand planner, supply chain analyst. If you want to be out in the field and not want a office job, you can be on the shop floor with operations and manufacturing jobs or be in transportations side of supply chain. You don’t have to lock in yourself to a single type of career for the rest of your life. You can change and gain experience/exposure in different parts of supply chain and get ready for managerial roles.

Program Information

Core Courses

Students must complete the University’s Integrative Core Curriculum in addition to the Boler Core Curriculum. In completing the Integrative Core Curriculum, Boler College of Business students must take PL311 (Business Ethics) as one of the choices in the category of Jesuit Heritage.

 

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Ready to take the leap and become a Boler College of Business Supply Chain Management major? View more learning resources and suggested course sequences. Our faculty and advising team is available to answer any questions.

 

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Suggested Course Sequence – Marketing & Supply Chain Management Double Major

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Suggested Course Sequence – Data Analysis Pathway

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Suggested Course Sequence – Marketing Pathway

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Two-Year Course Scheduled (Spring 2023-Spring 2025)

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Faculty

Charles A. Watts, D.B.A.

Charles A. Watts, DBA, CPIM, Jonah

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Saban Adana, Ph.D.

Saban Adana, Ph.D.

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Andrew Zeiser, Ph.D.

Andrew Zeiser

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