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Supply Chain Management

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Degree Type:
B.S.B.A.
College:
Boler College of Business
Department:
Management, Marketing & Supply Chain

Prepare for in-demand careers in supply chain management.

Big rigs. Cargo ships. Freight trains. Getting things from here to there — safely and on time — takes an incredible amount of skilled planning and strategic coordination. 

The volume of goods moving across the United States and around the world is astounding. From raw materials to finished products, there is constant demand for professionals who can manage transportation, procurement, inventory, and distribution.

The Supply Chain Management major at 麻豆社 prepares you for careers in this fast-paced, problem-solving field. You will learn how to make things happen, from sourcing and purchasing to managing warehouses and balancing supply with demand. Along the way, you will gain experience working with international companies, analyzing real-world supply chain challenges, and keeping goods flowing smoothly across borders and industries.

Immersive Learning

Intern with a Cleveland-area company. Solve real-world challenges through projects and competitions. Network with transportation, manufacturing, and logistics professionals through field trips and guest lectures.

Connected Community

Home to many Fortune 500 companies, such as Sherwin-Williams, Goodyear, and J.M. Smucker, Northeast Ohio is a prime location to study supply chain management.

  • Immersive Learning

    Intern with a Cleveland-area company. Solve real-world challenges through projects and competitions. Network with transportation, manufacturing, and logistics professionals through field trips and guest lectures.

  • Connected Community

    Home to many Fortune 500 companies, such as Sherwin-Williams, Goodyear, and J.M. Smucker, Northeast Ohio is a prime location to study supply chain management.

  • Get Personalized Career Support

    Get 1:1 career coaching, hone networking skills, build your personal brand, and more with the Boler Professional Development Program.

  • 2% Top 2% of business schools worldwide (AACSB)

  • 17% expected growth in demand for logisticians through 2034, which is much faster than the average occupation (BLS, 2025)

  • 100% of students have access to professional development opportunities

  • 500+ businesses in Northeast Ohio owned or led by JCU alumni

Program Overview

Supply chain careers can take many forms, from being on the front lines of distribution to working behind the scenes in a purchasing role. So we designed our program to be flexible; you can customize your coursework to align with your professional goals by choosing one of three distinct pathways:

  • Marketing
  • Data Analysis
  • Management

You’ll supplement your classroom learning with a variety of experiential opportunities, including internships, projects, and competitions.

Curriculum: What You Will Learn

Build a foundation in supply chain, logistics, and transportation with a series of core courses. Then you’ll dive deeper into your chosen pathway. Explore topics like digital marketing, consumer insights, and project management.

  • Business Core

    Accounting Principles I

    3 Credits

    AC2201

    Elements of accounting theory, covering revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity; account classification; analysis and recording of transactions; sources of accounting data; corporation accounting; theory of accounting valuations; preparation of financial statements; manufacturing cost flows and analysis.

    Ac2202

    AC2202

    Elements of accounting theory, covering revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity; account classification; analysis and recording of transactions; sources of accounting data; corporation accounting; theory of accounting valuations; preparation of financial statements; manufacturing cost flows and analysis. Prerequisite: AC 201 or AC 2201.

    Fn3312

    FN3312

    This course introduces students to financial analysis and financial decision-making for modern corporations. Students learn important elements of financial theory, including, but not limited to: financial statements; time value of money; the risk-return relationship; cost of capital; capital budgeting; capital structure; and financial securities valuation. Of further interest are ethical considerations underlying application of financial theory to business practice. Prerequisites: AC 2201 (AC 201), EC 2201 (EC 201) and EC 2202 (EC 202), and EC 2210 (EC 210). Corequisite: AC 2202.

    Mk3301

    MK3301

    Introduces students to the field of marketing. Provides an overview of marketing concepts and strategies critical to value-driven marketing. Emphasis on how to develop, promote, distribute, and price an organization’s offerings in a dynamic economic, social, political, and international environment. Ethical issues are also examined.Prerequisite: Sophomore standing with a minimum of 25 credit hours.

    Mol3301

    MOL3301

    Introduction to the theories and practices of managing employees for competitive advantage. Topics include employee acquisition, career and talent development, reward systems, labor relations, employment law and government regulations, and strategic human resource management. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.Please note that this replaces MHR 352.

    Pl2086

    PL2086

    Application of ethical concepts to significant problems of business practice. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Seminar On Academic Writing

    3 Credits

    EN1250

    An introduction to university-level writing. Instruction in principles of rhetoric and eloquence, the essentials of academic argumentation, critical thinking, audience awareness, reflection, and revision. Instruction in finding, evaluating, and synthesizing print and online sources appropriate for academic writing, including a major research project. Instruction in form, structure, usage, and mechanics appropriate to academic work.

    Speech Communication

    3 Credits

    COM1251

    The Oral Foundation competency course for the University. Features the principles of oral communication, applying communication theory to the preparation and delivery of speeches in informative, argumentative, and persuasive settings with appropriate technology. Uses audience analysis and adaptation to foster development of communication competence, critical analysis, and aesthetic appreciation, all within an ethical framework. Additional fees apply to this course. Please see the section schedule for amount details.

    Developmental Writing I

    EN1200

    Designed to prepare students who would benefit from a two-course writing sequence. 120: Instruction in reading, writing, and argument skills essential for university-level work; detailed instruction in usage, mechanics, form, and structure appropriate to academic work; development of the student’s writing process, with focus on planning, drafting, and revising. 121: Further focus on academic writing; introduction to finding, evaluating, and synthesizing print and online sources appropriate to academic writing, including a major research project.

    Applied Calculus

    MT1300

    Limits, derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals of polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Focus on concepts and applications, particularly those pertaining to business fields. Use of a computer algebra system to facilitate computation. Students who already have credit for MT 1350 or MT 135 may not earn credit for MT 1300. Offered: Fall, Spring.

    En2510

    EN2510

    A requirement for any student majoring in a field of study in the Boler College of Business, this course examines contemporary communication practices. Genres and topics covered in the course include business reports and electronic forms of communication; business communication issues; communication technologies; and business research, writing, and presentation. The course carries Additional Writing (AW) and Oral Presentation (OP) designations in the Integrated Core for Business majors. Prerequisite: COM 125 or COM 1251, EN 121 or EN 1210 or EN 125 or EN 1250.

  • Business Intelligence Concentration

    Bi3341

    BI3341

    An in-depth focus on advanced business intelligence (BI) and

    Bi3371

    BI3371

    Application of mathematical optimization to decision-making. Uses MS-Excel and several add-ins as tools to find optimal solutions to a wide variety of business problems. Topics include linear programming, network models, non-linear programming, goal programming, decision trees, and simulation. Prerequisites: (EC 210 or EC 2100 or MT 122 or MT 1220 or MT 228 or MT 2280) AND BI 200 or BI 2200.

    Project Management

    3 Credits

    MOL4483

    Study principles and methods helpful in planning and controlling a project, including developing a project plan, budgeting, resource planning, scheduling, and project monitoring and control. Study of selected computerized packages, including Microsoft Project, with examples of projects from manufacturing and service industries. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SCM 301 or SCM 3301.

  • Management Concentration

    Managing Performance, Pay, And Perks

    3 Credits

    MOL3376

    Study of issues and practices related to corporate reward practices and managing performance. Topics include job analysis, job evaluation, and performance management theory and techniques, incentive and fringe benefit systems, and the legal issues related to performance management and rewards. Prerequisite: MHR 301 or MHR 3301 or PS 259 or PS 2590 (may be taken as a prerequisite or corequisite), or permission of Department Chair.

    Project Management

    3 Credits

    MOL4483

    Study principles and methods helpful in planning and controlling a project, including developing a project plan, budgeting, resource planning, scheduling, and project monitoring and control. Study of selected computerized packages, including Microsoft Project, with examples of projects from manufacturing and service industries. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SCM 301 or SCM 3301.

    Special Issues In People Management And Organizational Leadership

    3 Credits

    MOL4495

    Study special issues and advanced management and organizational leadership topics. Topics include employee well-being, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, people analytics, employment law, organizational development, leadership, ethics, sustainability, and other trends in management and organizational leadership. Students research a topic of choice. Prerequisites or corequisites: MHR 376 or MOL 3376, MHR 453 or MOL 4453, MHR 470 or MOL 4470, Senior standing, or permission of Department Chair.

  • Marketing Concentration

    Applied Consumer Insights

    3 Credits

    MK3302

    Provides coverage of consumer behavior theories, frameworks, concepts, and tools to understand consumers and uncover insights relevant for business and policy. Students learn to generate original consumer insights to create real-world marketing recommendations. Topics drawn from psychology, social psychology, sociology, cultural anthropology, and behavioral economics. Offered spring semester only; should be taken in junior year. Prerequisite: MK 301 or MK 3301.

    Digital Marketing

    3 Credits

    MK3309

    Explores the many opportunities for, and challenges of, engaging with customers through the ever-changing technological and economic environment. Emphasizes examining and using various digital methods, platforms, and tools in developing social media platforms and tools in developing and implementing strategic “inbound” marketing initiatives that are designed for engaging and collaborating with users. Should be taken in junior year. Prerequisite: MK 301 or MK 3301. Offered spring semester only; should be taken in junior year.

    Applied Market Research And Analysis

    3 Credits

    MK4402

    Examination of the quantitative tools marketers use to develop, monitor, and evaluate marketing strategies. Topics include the use of Qualtrics online survey tools, statistical analysis using SPSS, including correlation analysis, difference analysis with t tests, ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis. Senior standing required. Prerequisite: MK 301 or MK 3301, AC 202 or AC 2202, and (EC 210 or EC 2210 or MT 223 or MT 2230 or equivalent level of statistics). Offered fall semester only; should be taken in senior year.

  • Professional Experience

    Professional Experience

    BPD4490

    An internship allows a student to engage in a meaningful professional experience related to his/her field of study. A minimum of 135 hours in a managed environment, in an office or location where the student directly reports to a supervisor, and is able to learn about business via interaction and delegated responsibility, is required. Prior to starting work, the student should seek pre-approval from the instructor. Other restrictions apply. Prerequisite: BPD 200 or BPD 2200; Instructor permission.

  • Supply Chain Core

    Supply Chain & Operations Mgmt

    SCM3301

    The core elements of SCM: customer value, collaboration, and the process of transforming raw materials into successful products. Introduces the three primary functions of supply chain activities: purchasing, operations, and logistics; also, the qualitative and quantitative tools to facilitate and analyze underlying processes. How to leverage concepts such as Just-In-Time, Process Design, and Inventory Control in order to turn great ideas into needed products and services. Prerequisite: EC 210 or EC 2210, or equivalent Statistics course.

    Supply Chain Logistics

    3 Credits

    SCM3328

    Analysis of business supply chain functions such as transportation, warehousing, inventory management, ordering, and customer satisfaction, with emphasis on interactions between these functions. Focus on problem solving with analytic tools. Prerequisite or corequisite: SCM 301 or SCM 3301 or permission of instructor.

    Purchasing

    3 Credits

    SCM3330

    Focuses on professional purchasing. Emphasis on category analysis, supplier selection/development, and cost analysis. Also covers corporate social responsibility, negotiation, quality, and technology integration. Prerequisite or corequisite: SCM 328 or SCM 3328.

    Supply Chain Transportation

    3 Credits

    SCM3350

    Contemporary analysis of transportation systems, including regulatory issues, carrier management, for-hire and private transportation. Covers characteristics of traditional and emerging modes of transportation. Prerequisite or corequisite: SCM 301 or SCM 3301 or by permission of instructor.

    Global Supply Chain

    3 Credits

    SCM3361

    Principles and practices of supply management in a global environment. Emphasis on the regulatory, technological, social, business, and political issues that might impact transnational supply-chain efficiency. Prerequisite: SCM 328 or SCM 3328.

    Problems In Supply Chain Management

    3 Credits

    SCM4440

    The design and implementation of supply chains to maximize their effectiveness and efficiency. Focus on the analysis and design activities of the supply chain development process and introduction to system implementation and maintenance issues. Prerequisites: BI 200 or BI 2200 and SCM 328 or SCM 3328 and one of (SCM 330 or SCM 3330, SCM 350 or SCM 3350, or SCM 361 or SCM 3361.

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    Rachel Noebe Double major in Supply Chain Management and Marketing

Where Our Alumni Go

Our graduates are prepared for roles such as logistics analyst, purchasing manager, transportation coordinator, and warehouse supervisor. They also work on the sales and marketing side of companies in a variety of industries.

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