Program Overview

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Overview

The Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) program at the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management provides a comprehensive education, preparing students for success in the dynamic and constantly evolving field of operations and supply chain management. Operations management deals with the management of processes involved in the manufacturing of physical goods and in the delivery of services. In recent years, its scope has been extended to the coordination of production activities in the entire supply chain. Students will learn how to manage processes, inventory, logistics, and procurement in order to optimize the flow of goods and services in a supply chain. Residing in the MIS Department, ranked among the top in the nation, the program emphasizes the importance of technology and data analytics in OSCM. Students will learn how to use advanced software and tools to improve decision-making and efficiency in supply chain processes. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be well-prepared to pursue careers in a variety of industries such as manufacturing, retail, logistics, consulting, and healthcare. They may work in roles such as operations manager, supply chain analyst, logistics coordinator, or procurement specialist.

Program Details

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Agricultural Sciences
  • Architecture, Planning & Development
  • Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
  • Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
  • Computer & Information Science
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Law, Policy & Social Justice
  • Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
  • Psychology & Human Behavior

Level of Math

• Moderate Knowledge

The M-strand is for students who require mathematical facility at the level of at least MATH 112 (College Algebra Concepts) or 108 (Modeling with Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions). This strand involves reasonable facility with algebra and algebraic functions, graphs, and simple modeling. Students who choose the M-strand are prepared for further mathematical work. This work may include MATH 107 (Exploring and Understanding Data), MATH 113 (Elements of Calculus), MATH 116 (Calculus Concepts for Business), MATH 119A (Mathematics of Biological Systems: A Calculus Based Approach), or a statistics class from outside the Mathematics Department, such as ISTA 116 (Statistical Foundations for the Information Age) or SBS 200 (Statistics for the Social Sciences).

Level of Second Language

• 2nd Semester Proficiency

Second-semester skill level in a second language is required. Non-B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options: 1. Scoring the equivalent of second-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona. 2. Completion with a C or better of a second semester course at the post-secondary level. 3. An AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate) or CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) language score determined by the individual language department. 4. In the College of Engineering by a method determined within the College; however, all students in the college must also take a language placement examination on entrance to the University.

Pre-major Required?

• No

Additional Admissions Requirements

This major has additional admission criteria. Students pursuing a business degree through the Eller College of Management enter with a Business Management major and must apply for admission to the upper-division coursework of their desired major. Please see the Eller College of Management Professional Admission requirements for more information.

This Major's College

• Eller College of Management

Degree

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Sample Plans

2025, Operations and Supply Chain Management

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework
• Plan Ahead with a Transfer Pathway
• Transfer Pathway

First Year

1st Semester

• ENGL 101 First Year Composition (3)
• MIS 111 Computers and Internetworked Society (3)
• MIS 112 Computers and Internetworked Society Lab (1)
• MATH 112 College Algebra Concepts and Applications (3)
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
• Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) (1)

2nd Semester

• ENGL 102 First Year Composition (3)
• MATH 116 Calculus Concepts for Business Majors (3)
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
• General Education Second Language (First Semester) (4)
• BNAD 100 Language and Context of Business (Recommended) (1)

Second Year

3rd Semester

• ACCT 200 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3)
• BNAN 276 Statistical Inference in Management (3)
• ECON 200 Basic Economic Issues (GE Core: Exploring Perspectives: Social Scientist) (3)
• General Education Second Language (First Semester) (4)
• BNAD 200 Career Management in Business (Recommended) (1)

4th Semester

• ACCT 210 Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3)
• BNAN 277 Analytical Methods for Business (4)
• BCOM 214 Fundamentals of Business Communication (3)
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
• General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) (1)

Third Year

5th Semester

• BCOM 314R Business Communication (3)
• MGMT 310A Organization Behavior and Management (3)
• MKTG 361 Introduction to Marketing (3)
• FIN 311 Introduction to Finance (3)
• OSCM 373 Basic Operations Management (3)

6th Semester

• ECON 300 Microeconomic Analysis for Business Decisions (3)
• MIS 304 Using and Managing Information Systems (3)
• OSCM 475 Service Operations (3)
• Ethics (3)
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)

Fourth Year

7th Semester

• OSCM 474 Production Operations (3)
• OSCM 477 Supply Chain (3)
• ECON 330 Macroeconomic and Global Institutions and Policy (3)
• ENTR 485 Innovating: Creating the Future (3)
• MGMT 402 Integrating Business Fundamentals with Ethics and Law in Management (3)

8th Semester

• OSCM Major Course Elective (3)
• OSCM Major Course Elective (3)
• OSCM Major Course Elective (3)
• General Elective (1)

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Pathways

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