BS in Operations Management with a concentration in Logistics and Transportation

Program Overview

Southern New Hampshire University's online Logistics and Transportation concentration within the Operations Management BS program equips students with essential supply chain management strategies. The curriculum covers logistics, transportation, and supply chain integration, preparing graduates for careers in inventory management, supply chain management, and transportation. Additionally, the program offers opportunities to earn certifications in Logistics, Transportation & Distribution (CLTD), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program is perfect for business-savvy professionals and military service members interested in essential operations and supply chain management strategies. This online logistics degree program explores the complex processes essential to supply chain management, including moving and storing supplies, work-in-progress and finished goods. It also examines the steps necessary to integrate suppliers, factories, warehouses and stores so products can be distributed to customers in the right quantity, at the right time. Courses in this program can also help prepare you to sit for 2 additional certification exams. These exams, available through the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), are:

• Certified in Logistics, Transportation & Distribution (CLTD)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Each requires either 3 years of related business experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Become a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Want to earn a certification that can help position you for success in the field? As part of SNHU's online operations management degree program, you can take QSO-345: Project Management for CAPM® Certification course, which can prepare you to take the Certified Associate in Project Management® exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Receive Credit for Prior Learning You've earned it. Now take advantage of it. If you have the following certifications, you may be eligible to waive certain courses, helping you save time and tuition.
• Active Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Certification can be substituted for QSO-345: Project Management for CAPM® Certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (with an exam score of 280 or above) can be substituted for QSO-360: Six Sigma Quality Management

Outline:

Curriculum Requirements & Resources

• Business Core
• General Education
• Technology Resources
• Earn Math Credits

Full Course Catalog

• QSO 320: Management Science through Spreadsheets
• QSO 322: Logistics Management
• QSO 325: Continuous Improvement Tools and Techniques
• QSO 328: Sustainable Operations
• QSO 330: Supply Chain Management
• QSO 415: Trends in Operations Management
• QSO 425: Reverse Logistics
• QSO 450: Transportation Management
• QSO 455: Integrated Supply Chain Management

Careers:

Potential careers include:

• Inventory Management
• Warehouse Manager
• Distribution Operations Manager
• Purchasing Manager

Supply Chain Management

• Operations Manager
• Logistician
• Customer Service Manager

Transportation

• Freight Coordinator
• Shipping/Receiving Manager
• Traffic Manager

Manufacturing

• Foreman
• Quality control inspector
• Project Manager