Program Overview

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Supply Chain Management, BS

The Bachelor of Science program in supply chain management offers students a comprehensive understanding of integrated supply chain management principles and practices. Rooted in theoretical frameworks and practical applications, the curriculum encompasses a wide variety of topics, including:

• execution systems
• logistics
• negotiations
• operations management
• planning
• procurement
• strategy development

By integrating these topics with quantitative methodologies such as statistical modeling, data warehousing, data mining, programming, forecasting, operations research techniques, optimization, stochastic modeling, operations analysis, and design and prototyping, students gain a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage data-driven insights. They also acquire advanced analytical tools to optimize supply chain performance and drive strategic decision-making.

Program Description

Supply chain managers play a crucial role in coordinating the seamless flow of goods and services, from raw material procurement to the delivery of final products to consumers. In today's globalized marketplace, where supply chains span multiple vendors and geographical regions, effective supply chain management is essential for ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

At a Glance

• College/school: W. P. Carey School of Business
• Location: Tempe or Online, ASU Local
• Second language requirement: No
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
• First required math course: MAT 210 - Brief Calculus
• Math intensity: Moderate

Curriculum

View 2025 - 2026 curriculum. View curriculum archives.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:

• Business Analytics, MS
• Global Management (Creative Industries and Design Thinking), MGM
• Global Management (Digital Audience Strategy), MGM
• Global Management (Global Affairs), MGM
• Global Management (Global Business), MGM
• Global Management (Global Development and Innovation), MGM
• Global Management (Global Digital Transformation), MGM
• Global Management (Global Entrepreneurship), MGM
• Global Management (Global Health Care Delivery), MGM
• Global Management (Global Legal Studies), MGM
• Global Management (Nonprofit Leadership and Management), MGM
• Global Management (Public Administration), MGM
• Global Management (Public Policy), MGM
• Global Management (Sustainability Solutions), MGM
• Global Management (Sustainable Tourism), MGM
• Global Management, MGM
• Supply Chain Management, MS

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Additional requirements:
  • First-year admission requirements: Students must have a score of 1230 SAT Reasoning OR 25 ACT score, OR graduated in the top 8% of high school class, OR have an overall high school GPA of 3.40 in ASU competency courses (scale is 4.00 = "A").
  • Readmission requirements: Students must meet first-year admission requirements by way of high school GPA, test score or class rank and must have a transfer GPA of 3.00 (if applicable) and a cumulative ASU GPA of 3.00.
  • Transfer admission requirements: Transfer admission requirements (30 or more credit hours after high school): transfer GPA of 3.00 and one of the following: 1160 (prior to March 2016) or 1230 SAT Reasoning (after March 2016) or 25 ACT score, or must have graduated in the top 8% of their high school class, or have an overall high school GPA of 3.40 in ASU competency courses (scale is 4.00 = "A").

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

Students should visit the W. P. Carey School of Business website to determine whether they meet change of major requirements. Students who are ready to change their major should submit their request through the advising website.

Attend Online

ASU Online offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Global Opportunities

• Global experience: As globalization continues to impact the way people live and work, international experience has become vital to success in every field of business. Through international study and internships, students gain valuable skills that employers are looking for, including communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, motivation, and a global perspective on business applications worldwide.

Career Opportunities

Career track progression could lead to the vice president level in supply chain-related areas. Graduates of this program are recruited by firms around the world and in all sectors of the economy, including:

• health care
• manufacturing
• public and private
• retail
• service

Graduates of this program are highly sought-after and have excellent placements. Positions that supply chain management graduates have obtained include:

• buyer or planner
• distribution manager
• internet marketing analyst
• inventory specialist
• logistics planner
• materials manager
• operations planner or analyst
• planner or analyst
• production coordinator
• supply management analyst

Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications, or state-specific licensure.

Career	Growth	Median salary
Chief Sustainability Officer	4.3%	$206,420
Distribution Center Manager	6.1%	$102,010
General Manager (GM)	4.4%	$102,950
Logistics Analyst	16.7%	$80,880
Procurement Specialist	-8.7%	$48,510
Purchasing Manager	3.1%	$139,510
Supply Chain Manager	6.1%	$102,010