Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Introduction
Prepare for in-demand careers in supply chain management.
Big rigs. Cargo ships. Freight trains. Getting things from here to there — safely and on time — takes an incredible amount of skilled planning and strategic coordination.
The volume of goods moving across the United States and around the world is astounding. From raw materials to finished products, there is constant demand for professionals who can manage transportation, procurement, inventory, and distribution.
The Supply Chain Management major at John Carroll University prepares you for careers in this fast-paced, problem-solving field. You will learn how to make things happen, from sourcing and purchasing to managing warehouses and balancing supply with demand. Along the way, you will gain experience working with international companies, analyzing real-world supply chain challenges, and keeping goods flowing smoothly across borders and industries.
Immersive Learning
Intern with a Cleveland-area company. Solve real-world challenges through projects and competitions. Network with transportation, manufacturing, and logistics professionals through field trips and guest lectures.
Connected Community
Home to many Fortune 500 companies, such as Sherwin-Williams, Goodyear, and J.M. Smucker, Northeast Ohio is a prime location to study supply chain management.
Academics
Program Overview
Supply chain careers can take many forms, from being on the front lines of distribution to working behind the scenes in a purchasing role. So we designed our program to be flexible; you can customize your coursework to align with your professional goals by choosing one of three distinct pathways:- Marketing
- Data Analysis
- Management
You’ll supplement your classroom learning with a variety of experiential opportunities, including internships, projects, and competitions.
Curriculum: What You Will Learn
You’ll complete the Boler business core while studying operations, sourcing, logistics, inventory, analytics, and global supply networks. Applied coursework helps you design efficient systems, manage risk, improve customer value, and make responsible decisions across the movement of goods and services.
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Pathways
Your Path Forward Starts Here
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4 years
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Gain essential skills for a successful career in supply chain management. Explore flexible pathways and real-world learning at John Carroll University.
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Your MBA, Accelerated
Future in Focus
Nine graduate credits count toward both degrees—building executive-level skills while completing your bachelor's. You pay your undergraduate tuition rate with financial aid applied. An MBA for the cost of a few extra courses.
Onward at John Carroll
Every John Carroll student moves onward
Onward is John Carroll’s promise to every student, at no extra cost: a team that knows you, a plan you build together, a guaranteed hands-on experience, and a four-year path to your career.
Transcript
Riley Higgins Hi, I’m Riley Higgins.
Riley Higgins When I was graduating high school from Notre Dame Academy in Toledo, I was still deciding what I wanted to do with my major.
Riley Higgins I knew I wanted to do something in business, but I wasn’t quite sure of supply chain, marketing, management, so my advisors and Peer Navigators recommended that I take all three classes at the same time before the semester I had to decide my major.
Riley Higgins I am happy to say now I am majoring in supply chain management and I will be an intern at Lubrizol all this summer.
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Onward Team
We accompany you, so you never walk alone.
Your Academic & Career Advisor, Faculty Mentor, and Peer Navigator, starting at Orientation.
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Onward Plan
We plan with you, so the next step is clear, even when the future isn’t.
Your digital home in myJCU to connect with your Team, map your courses, and find opportunities.
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Onward Experience
We equip you, so you’re ready to lead and lift others wherever you go.
Guaranteed access to applied experience: an internship, research, study abroad, or a community project.
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Onward LaunchSM
We invest in you, so you’re already living out your true purpose by graduation.
A four-year career development program that turns it all into what comes next.
Onward
JCU's Distinct Promise
Pathways are just the beginning.
Onward makes them happen.
From your first semester forward, Onward connects your goals with the people, experiences, and support that help you build momentum with purpose.
Careers
Where Our Alumni Go
Our graduates are prepared for roles such as logistics analyst, purchasing manager, transportation coordinator, and warehouse supervisor. They also work on the sales and marketing side of companies in a variety of industries.
