Program Overview

Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics Management Major (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science degree in Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics Management provides a sound education in business with an emphasis on operations, including supply chain management, project management, quantitative methods, and quality control. Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics Management degree graduates understand how to be effective as managers and leaders, and are equipped to make strategic contributions through knowledge of operations, supply chain, logistics, production, quality, project management, transportation, and technology.

Degree Requirements

• Minimum Credit Requirement: 120 credits
• Minimum Residency Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at UNH
• Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0 is required for conferral
• Core Curriculum Required: General Education Program
• Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
• A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major coursework.
• Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor, and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.
• Option requirements are considered part of the Major.
• Students must complete 16 upper-level credits in majors within the College of Professional Studies, Online.

General Education Program Requirements

• A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework.
• Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.
• All General Education requirements must be taken prior to the capstone.
• Course List:
  • ENG 420: The Writing Process (4 credits)
  • COM 460: Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics (4 credits)
  • COM 480: Visual Communication (4 credits)
  • CRIT 501: Introduction to Critical Inquiry (4 credits)
  • Select one of the following: MTH 402: Math for Our World, MTH 504: Statistics, MTH 510: Pre-Calculus (4 credits)
  • Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems (4 credits)
  • Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World (4 credits)
  • Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression (4 credits)
  • CRIT 602: Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking (4 credits)
  • IDIS 601A: Interdisciplinary Seminar: Being Happy, IDIS 601B: Interdisciplinary Seminar: Business of Beer, or IDIS 601C: Interdisciplinary Seminar: Paranormal Activities (4 credits)
• Total Credits: 40

Writing Program Requirements

• All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements.
• Course List:
  • ENG 420: The Writing Process
  • One Writing Intensive course in the Major
  • One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above
  • One Additional Writing Intensive Course
• Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.

Major Requirements

• Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete all General Education program requirements.
• Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone.
• Refer to the Degree Plan for a sample course sequence.
• Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.
• Course List:
  • Foundation Courses:
    • APST 405: Career Development and Planning (2 credits)
    • CMPL 402: Excel (2 credits)
    • DAT 510: Introduction to Data Analytics (4 credits)
  • Intermediate Courses:
    • ECO 635: Economics of Artificial Intelligence (4 credits)
    • MTH 504: Statistics (4 credits)
    • MGMT 410: Principles of Management (4 credits)
    • MGMT 569: Budget Management (4 credits)
  • Advanced Courses:
    • CMPL 643: Managing Information Technology (4 credits)
    • MGMT 626: Project Management Strategies (4 credits)
    • SCM 610: Supply Chain Management (4 credits)
    • OPS 600: Operations Management (4 credits) or MGMT 680: Global Business
    • OPS 605: Quality Management (4 credits) or SCM 570: Supply Chain Purchasing Management
    • OPS 610: Sustainable Facility Operations (4 credits) or SCM 715: Logistics Management
    • OPS 720: Fundamentals of LEAN Process Improvement (4 credits) or MGMT 642: International and Cross-Cultural Management
  • Integrative Capstone:
    • MGMT 795: Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship
    • MGMT 797: Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Project
    • MGMT 798: Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience
• Total Credits: 56

Electives

• Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs.
• Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor.
• Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.

Sample Course Sequence

• Plan of Study Grid:
  • First Year:
    • Fall:
      • APST 405: Career Development and Planning (2 credits)
      • CMPL 402: Excel (2 credits)
      • ENG 420: The Writing Process (4 credits)
      • MGMT 410: Principles of Management (4 credits)
      • General Education Course (4 credits)
    • Spring:
      • COM 460: Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics (4 credits)
      • CRIT 501: Introduction to Critical Inquiry (4 credits)
      • MTH 402, MTH 504, or MTH 510: Math for Our World, Statistics, or Pre-Calculus (4 credits)
      • General Education Course (4 credits)
  • Second Year:
    • Fall:
      • COM 480: Visual Communication (4 credits)
      • MTH 504: Statistics (4 credits)
      • MGMT 569: Budget Management (4 credits)
      • Elective (4 credits)
    • Spring:
      • CMPL 643: Managing Information Technology (4 credits)
      • DAT 510: Introduction to Data Analytics (4 credits)
      • ECO 635: Economics of Artificial Intelligence (4 credits)
      • General Education Course (4 credits)
  • Third Year:
    • Fall:
      • CRIT 602: Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking (4 credits)
      • OPS 605 or SCM 570: Quality Management or Supply Chain Purchasing Management (4 credits)
      • SCM 610: Supply Chain Management (4 credits)
      • Elective (4 credits)
    • Spring:
      • OPS 600 or MGMT 680: Operations Management or Global Business (4 credits)
      • OPS 610 or SCM 715: Sustainable Facility Operations or Logistics Management (4 credits)
      • MGMT 626: Project Management Strategies (4 credits)
      • Elective (4 credits)
  • Fourth Year:
    • Fall:
      • IDIS 601A, IDIS 601B, or IDIS 601C: Interdisciplinary Seminar: Being Happy, Business of Beer, or Paranormal Activities (4 credits)
      • OPS 720 or MGMT 642: Fundamentals of LEAN Process Improvement or International and Cross-Cultural Management (4 credits)
      • Elective (4 credits)
      • Elective (4 credits)
    • Spring:
      • MGMT 795, MGMT 797, or MGMT 798: Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship, Industry-Based Project, or Strategic Management Experience (4 credits)
      • Elective (4 credits)
• Total Credits: 120

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of operations, supply chain, and logistics management.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to problem-solving in business analysis and operational decision-making.
• Manage and lead strategically to enhance performance for individuals, teams, and organizations.
• Analyze operational, supply chain, and logistics strengths and weaknesses from multiple perspectives, including ethical, legal, fiscal, and quality.
• Communicate and interact productively in culturally responsive ways with a diverse and changing workforce.