Program Overview

Introduction to the Global Supply Chain Management Program

The Global Supply Chain Management program at SUNY Plattsburgh is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of supply chain management. The program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a prestigious distinction held by less than 5% of business schools worldwide.

Program Overview

The Global Supply Chain Management program prepares students for management positions that coordinate the flow of product, information, and cash from raw-material suppliers to consumers in a global context. The program focuses on providing students with practical knowledge and skills in supply chain operations, enabling them to pursue a range of professional positions in logistics and supply chain management.

What Will I Learn?

Through this program, students will gain an understanding of supply chain issues facing organizations and the role of supply chain management among other functional areas. They will learn to model realistic business problems using appropriate analytical tools and apply advanced technology with real data to solve industry problems. The program emphasizes the development of analytical, problem-solving, and behavioral management skills necessary for success in supply chain management.

Unique Aspects of the Program

The Global Supply Chain Management program at SUNY Plattsburgh is the only undergraduate program of its kind among SUNY campuses. It offers real-world experience through internships with dominant companies in the supply chain arena, providing students with hands-on experience in the field. The program also features networking opportunities and academic connections through the student chapter of APICS (Association for Operations Management), offering access to development meetings, internship and career opportunities, and internationally recognized certification material.

Career Opportunities

A degree in Global Supply Chain Management prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in logistics, warehousing management, transportation management, operations and productions management, purchasing, inventory control, and customer relationship management. The program's focus on practical knowledge and skills in business operations makes graduates highly competitive for advancement to middle and upper management positions.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Global Supply Chain Management requires the completion of 120 credits, including:

• Major Departmental Requirements (66 credits)
  • Core courses (42 credits)
    • Introduction to Financial Accounting
    • Introduction to Managerial Accounting
    • Legal Environment of Business
    • Business Ethics and Professionalism in a Global Society
    • Technology Proficiency Requirement
    • Introduction to Microeconomics
    • Introduction to Macroeconomics
    • Business Statistics I and II
    • Principles of Finance
    • Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior
    • Introduction to Mathematical Modeling in Business
    • Strategic Management
    • Business Applications and Information Systems
    • Principles of Marketing
    • Business Exit Exam
  • Supply Chain Management Requirements (15 credits)
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Lean Six Sigma Quality Management
    • Negotiation for Strategic Sourcing
    • Advanced Supply Chain Planning and Operations
    • Global Supply Chain Strategy
  • Supply Chain Electives (9 credits)
    • Select three courses from a list of options including International Business Management, Multinational Management, Introduction to Business Application Programming, Advanced Business Analytics, Global Operations Management, Project/Process Management, Warehousing and Inventory Management, Transportation Management, and Internship
• Cognate Requirements (3-9 credits)
  • Mathematics (3 credits)
    • Introduction to Quantitative Methods for Business or Calculus for the Life, Management, & Social Sciences I
  • Mathematics Prerequisite/Placement (0-6 credits)
    • Elementary College Mathematics or Precalculus
• Additional Degree Requirements
  • Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum
  • A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements
  • A minimum of 30 major credits completed at Plattsburgh

Benefits of the Program

The Global Supply Chain Management program offers several benefits, including:

• Cross-disciplinary and total system knowledge
• Career advancement opportunities
• Cross-border and global perspective
• Unique location with access to major trade routes and international companies
• Internship opportunities
• State-of-the-art technology
• Faculty mentoring
• Ideal class size for personalized learning

Additional Degrees and Certificates

The School of Business and Economics at SUNY Plattsburgh also offers:

• Majors in Business Administration, Business Administration Online, Global Supply Chain Management Online, and International Business
• Minors in Business, Global Supply Chain Management, and International Business
• A certificate in Lean Six Sigma