Program Overview

Supply Chain Management and Analytics Program

Program Description

The degree in Supply Chain Management and Analytics provides students with the skills to manage the creation and movement of products in a global environment and understand the fundamentals of business analytics. The comprehensive curriculum covers a range of issues from inventory management to risk management, as well as the role of information and technology in coordinating modern supply chains and analyzing data for organizational benefit.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Supply Chain Management and Analytics program are prepared for traditional roles in procurement, operations, and logistics, as well as careers that integrate these areas with analytics to make informed decisions aimed at improving systems, lowering costs, and enhancing firm performance. Potential job titles include:

• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Demand Planner
• Distribution Manager
• Inventory Analyst
• Logistics Coordinator
• Operations Manager
• Procurement Specialist
• Production Planner
• Supply Chain Analyst
• Supply Chain Consultant

At the graduate and professional level, job titles may include:

• Chief Supply Chain Officer
• Operations Director
• Strategic Sourcing Manager
• Supply Chain Manager

Professional Associations and Resources

Relevant professional associations and resources for Supply Chain Management and Analytics include:

• Association for Supply Chain Management
• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
• Institute for Supply Management

Degree Requirements

The Supply Chain Management and Analytics program is offered as a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. There are also accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's options available in data analytics and supply chain management.

Plan of Study

The plan of study for the Supply Chain Management and Analytics program includes a comprehensive curriculum that covers supply chain management, business analytics, and related topics.

Requirements

• Highest level of math required: MATH 200 or BUSN 212, SCMA 302
• Science required: Natural Sciences requirement only
• Foreign language requirements: None
• Additional tuition/fees: Yes
• GPA requirements: 2.5+ cumulative GPA to declare major, 2.0+ cumulative GPA to graduate, and 2.0+ major GPA to graduate

Concentrations

There are no concentrations available for the Supply Chain Management and Analytics program.

Yearly Overview

The program is designed to be completed in four years, with the following overview:

Year 1: Explore

• MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING: Enroll in a student success course, map out a full degree course plan, meet with a writing consultant, and schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.
• GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY: Apply to live in a Living-Learning Community, consider applying to the Honors College, get involved in student clubs and organizations, and participate in Community Council.
• DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY: Join RAMmalogues, review Global Learning's Major Advising Sheets, visit a study abroad fair, and complete Rams Abroad 101.
• EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Activate your Handshake profile, apply to be a Division of Student Affairs peer leader, seek research opportunities, and set up a profile in the Student Opportunity Center.
• PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE: Access your free credit report, build a resume and LinkedIn profile, explore "What Can I Do With This Major," and make a 4-year affordability plan.

Year 2: Experience

• MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING: Consider planning for an accelerated program, explore innovation and business
  on-profit creation classes, get familiar with the research process, and schedule an appointment with an advisor to explore minors and plan REAL experience.
• GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY: Discuss personal and professional interests with faculty, join the Residence Hall Association, learn about the Sophomore Year Experience, and take a service-learning class.
• DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY: Apply for the Critical Languages Scholarship, explore social issues, investigate globally-focused courses, and consider studying abroad.
• EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Attend career and internship fairs, complete a gap analysis, explore global career options, and organize examples of academic and professional experiences in an ePortfolio.
• PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE: Build a resume and LinkedIn profile, conduct informational interviews, connect with alumni, meet with a coach in the Financial Success Center, and seek research opportunities.

Year 3: Experience

• MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING: See academic and career advisors, take a virtual library tour, use LinkedIn Learning, earn grades of C or higher, and take SCMA 320.
• GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY: Attend civic meetings, design a community-engaged research project, make an appointment with the National Scholarship Office, and motivate peers by presenting at conferences.
• DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY: Build language proficiency, explore new cultures, get required REAL experience, and prepare for future work on multidisciplinary teams.
• EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Apply for the Graduate School Mentorship Program, get expert advice from VCU Alumni, take advantage of mock interview opportunities, and use Handshake to apply to part-time jobs and internships.
• PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE: Ask a faculty or staff member to be an academic and professional mentor, have a personal statement or cover letter reviewed, make a plan for applying to graduate school or landing a micro-internship, and prepare for job offer negotiation.

Year 4: Excel

• MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING: Choose REAL electives, schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, complete BUSN 499, and take MGMT 332, MGMT 333, MGMT 431, and MGMT 434.
• GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY: Apply for post-graduation programs, attend professional association conferences, serve in a leadership role, and get connected with the Business Alumni Society.
• DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY: Carry out globally-oriented research projects, plan for second language fluency after graduation, read scholarly articles, and develop leadership skills through the Connect Mentoring program.
• EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Consider becoming an educator, meet with an academic or professional mentor, publish original research, become a mentee in the Business Mentoring program, and work to be elected a chairperson in a student organization.
• PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE: Connect with the Office of VCU Alumni Relations, prepare for graduation, single out prospective employers, update your business resume, and meet with a Career Coach in Business Career Services.