Program Overview

Supply Chain Management Program

The Supply Chain Management program offers a rewarding career that combines problem-solving, time management, analytics, and teamwork to make an impact. Professionals work in industries like manufacturing, transportation, technology, healthcare, and retail to design, source, produce, and deliver superior products and services for customers.

College and Hours Required

• The program is offered by the College of Business.
• The program requires 120 credit hours to complete.

Minors Available

• Supply Chain Management
• Business Analytics

The Nebraska Difference

• The average starting salary for recent graduates is $55,000.
• The program complements well with the business analytics minor.
• The Unique Professional Enhancement Program offers hands-on career development.
• Students have access to free 1-to-1 tutoring, academic advising, and career coaching.

Program Features

A Strong Community Building a More Sustainable World

Establish 1-to-1 relationships with professionals and peers as you learn how to make supply chains more resilient, sustainable, and responsible. The advisory board, alumni, and employers provide mentorship, share best practices, and frequently speak in classes.

Exciting Career Opportunities

Skills in supply chain management are needed in every industry and all areas of business. The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts these jobs will grow 30% by 2030.

Faculty as Experts and Mentors

Our faculty are leaders in practice and research and are frequently cited by the news to help explain current supply chain challenges.

Notable Courses

To earn your bachelors degree in supply chain management, you will take courses such as:

• Decision Making Models (SCMA 335)
• Enterprise Management Systems (SCMA 431)
• Global Sourcing and Distribution (SCMA 439)
• Supply Chain Logistics Management (SCMA 444)
• Introduction to Predictive Analytics (SCMA 451)
• Strategic Supply Chain Management (SCMA 474)

Huskers Do Big Things

From day one, you'll have access to a career coach and potential employers. Your career development will feature hands-on learning experiences, like a resume review, networking, and a practice interview with an employer. This major is a STEM-designated program that supports international students in obtaining a two-year OPT extension.

Internships

• Strategic sourcing intern, BNSF Railway
• Supply chain purchasing intern, Great Northern Equipment Distribution
• Purchasing intern, Kiewit
• Logistics intern, Reliant Transportation
• Rates and pricing intern, Werner Enterprises

Careers

• Strategic sourcing management trainee, BNSF Railway
• Logistics development associate, ConAgra Brands
• Operations trainee, Smithfield Foods
• Supply chain manager, The Italian Vine: Wine Distributors

Graduate Schools

• Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management, Indiana University
• Master of Finance, Louisiana State University

Outside the Classroom

Get the most out of your collegiate experience by taking advantage of opportunities to get involved. Challenge yourself and make meaningful connections along the way.

Lead Student Organizations

With 25+ business student organizations, like the Nebraska Supply Chain Club, youll find opportunities to grow as a leader, gain experience, and make meaningful connections.

Use Your Skills to Help Nebraskans

Conduct meaningful economic research as a Bureau of Business Research (BBR) Scholar, working with faculty on impactful projects and gaining research experience.

Make Professional Connections

Network with our engaged advisory board and represent Nebraska at national conferences, like the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).

Collaborate With Faculty

Work as a teaching or research assistant to a faculty member or pursue your own big idea through the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience (UCARE) program.

Featured Faculty

Erkut Sönmez, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management and Analytics, teaches Supply Chain Logistics Management and Operations and Supply Chain Management. His research studies capacity management problems that arise with the development of new business models and/or technologies.

Academics & Experiential Learning

• Learn by completing projects based on real data.
• Build Excel skills in classes and case competitions.
• Explore interdisciplinary topics important to supply chain management through elective courses.

Career Preparedness

• Get to know employers and local business leaders through facility tours and site visits.
• Attend panel discussions to hear from alums and employers about their career journeys.
• Gain in-demand quantitative skills by adding a business analytics minor.

Community

• Interact with our highly involved advisory board of industry leaders who regularly hire graduates.
• Study abroad in a faculty-led Nebraska Business Abroad program to discover how to manage supply chains in a global context.
• Rise to the challenge of building a more sustainable world by better utilizing our resources.