Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB), Supply Chain Management

Program Overview

The Supply Chain Management program makes students proficient supply chain managers, which is an advantage for you in the job market after graduation. You’ll be prepared for a career as a buyer, inventory manager, materials analyst, and purchasing agent, as well as a director or vice president of supply chain management. In addition to coursework in supply chain management, you’ll become fluent in many aspects of business, including accounting, finance, economics, human resources, marketing statistics, information technology, and law. You’ll also take specialized classes that dive deeper into logistics, operations management and business-to-business procurement.

Supply Chain Management will teach you about scheduling and planning, inventory control, and quality management. You’ll explore the specifics of how items are physically moved through a supply chain, including shipment, warehousing, and distribution. Your core classes will educate you on international trade, new product development, and price negotiation. You’ll consider the ethical dimensions of these negotiations through the lens of Christian values.

Supply chain managers are responsible for the movement and storage of inventory—both raw materials and finished goods—from the point of origin to the point of consumption. They are often responsible for reverse supply chain management, which can include the return, recycling, and disposal of products. These positions are in high demand because businesses are placing greater emphasis on supply chain expertise to maintain competitiveness in their industries. Supply chain managers also enjoy increased opportunities for career advancement as they take on responsibilities for new product development, manufacturing, budgeting and even managing strategy for an organization.

Program at a Glance

• Total Credit Hours: 128
• Program Type: BSB
• I-20 Approved: Yes
• I-17 Approved: No

Details

• Class Format: Seated (Main Campus)
• Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
• Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January

Suggested Class Sequence

Admission Requirements

• Previous Degree Required: No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
• Transcript Required: Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
• Additional Admission Requirements: Two essays (prompts) or official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required during the application process.
• Application Deadline: Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when they are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.

Career Outcomes

• Salary estimates are sourced from Lightcast.

Related Programs

• Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB), Computing & Data Analytics
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management
• Bachelor of Organizational Leadership (BOL)

Why AU?

Business careers provide extraordinary avenues for Christ-like people to pursue. Business professionals come into contact with others from all walks of life. Majoring in Supply Chain Management gives you the opportunity to live out Christ’s teachings in the way you make ethical and meaningful business decisions through the exchange of products and services with companies all over the world.