Join the top supply chain program in the nation.
As the #1 ranked program in supply chain management, Broad is uniquely positioned to prepare students to make an impact in this high-demand area.
Supply chain management (SCM) integrates topics from manufacturing operations, purchasing, transportation and physical distribution into a unified program. The program offers integration among these critical, value-adding components to enhance global competitiveness.
What can I do with this degree?
Industry analyst | Consultant | Procurement analyst | Purchasing manager | Transportation director | Manufacturing supervisor
Business Core Curriculum and Degree Requirements
To build a solid business foundation, there are common degree requirements for all Broad majors.
B.A. in Supply Chain Management Requirements
Major Field Requirements: 2.0 Minimum GPA
Required Courses
- SCM 371 Procurement and Supply Chain Management
3 credits
Strategic issues in procurement and supply management. Purchasing process, procurement cycle, purchasing research, relationships with suppliers, negotiation and commodity planning. Cost, price and value analysis.
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- SCM 372 Manufacturing and Service Operations Management
3 credits
Production planning, demand management, master scheduling, materials requirements and capacity planning. Shop floor control, computer-integrated manufacturing and just-in-time systems.
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- SCM 373 Logistics and Transportation Management
3 credits
Microanalysis of logistics and transportation services. Customer service, distribution operations, purchasing, order processing, facility design and operations, carrier selection, transportation costing and negotiation.
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- SCM 475 Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management (Effective Fall 2021)
3 CREDITS
Decision modeling in supply chains with emphasis on forecasting, aggregate planning, material requirement planning, inventory management, transportation, supply network design, quality management and sourcing decisions. Use of traditional and advanced spreadsheet modeling tools.
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Major Capstone Courses
Students must choose one (1) of the following two courses.
- SCM 470 Integrated Supply Chain Management Capstone
3 credits
Analysis and problem solving of supply chain management cases. Purchasing, manufacturing, logistics and transportation as an integrated supply chain.
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- SCM 472 Experiential Learning w/ Industry Problems in SC
3 credits
Integrated analysis and problem solving of supply chain management applications in collaboration with Engineering. Purchasing, manufacturing, logistics and transportation as an integrated supply chain.
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Major Selection Courses
According to the SCM catalog policy, supply chain management students must take a minimum of 4 credits and a maximum of 6 credits of SCM electives. Due to enrollment demand and assisting students with graduating in four years, students can choose up to 6 credits of the major selections listed below. Students will be disenrolled from additional selections. Specifically, students trying to take more than 6 credits of the below courses will be removed from any sections above the 6 credits.
Note: Constraints on SCM electives do not apply to SCM 460, SCM 461, SCM 462 and SCM 491; Constraint on SCM 490 may apply due to variable credit.
- SCM 460 Procurement Contracting
1 credit
Workshop in procurement contracting including terms and conditions, legal terms and conditions, and contracting negotiation
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- SCM 461 Customs, Compliance & Security
1 credit
Workshop in customs including the role of customs and border protection, supply security programs, export programs and tariffs, brokers and trusted traders.
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- SCM 462 End-to-End Supply Chain Management Simulation
1 credit
Simulation exercise and competition in the design and operation of global supply chains.
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- SCM 463 Supply Chain Enterprise Resource Planning Applications
1-3 creditS (VARIABLE)
Workshop with hands-on experience in enterprise resource planning applications.
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- SCM 465 Applying a Lean Methodology to Drive Organizational Efficiency
1 credit
Advanced aspects of supply continuity and supply risk, environmentally friendly manufacturing, total quality management, supply chain metrics, electronic markets, relationship management, interfaces with research and development, innovation and other current issues in supply chain management.
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- SCM 471 Advanced Supply Chain Project Management
2 credits
Project management concepts related to planning, execution and control of projects in supply chain environments.
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- SCM 474 Negotiations OR MGT 475 Negotiation and Conflict
SCM 474 Negotiations
2 credits
Strategic negotiation, negotiation preparation, buyer-supplier relationship assessment, international negotiations and negotiation simulation.
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- SCM 476 Transportation Management
2 credits
Current issues and strategies in transportation management and policy. Carrier management problems and opportunities, and economic characteristics of the various modes of transportation.
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- SCM 479 Supply Chain Cost Management
2 credits
Pricing and cost management basics, cost models, parametric cost modeling, process mapping for cost management, total cost of ownership, target costing for purchased materials, value analysis and value engineering, using cost analysis to support purchase negotiations, current trends in cost management.
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- SCM 490 Independent Study
1-3 credits (variable)
Supervised program of independent library or field research designed to supplement classroom study.
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- SCM 491 Topics in Supply Chain Management
1-3 credits (variable)
Advanced aspects of supply continuity and supply risk, environmentally friendly manufacturing, total quality management, supply chain metrics, electronic markets, relationship management, interfaces with research and development, innovation and other current issues in supply chain management.
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Make your mark.
Supply chains are the institutions and processes that move raw material, works-in-progress and finished products from the fields, mines and oceans to our homes and workplaces to satisfy our daily wants and needs. Without supply chains, we would not have the products that we rely on, such as food, clothing, shelter and entertainment.
In the class of 2018, 80 students, a new university record number, received a 4.0 GPA. These students were recognized with Board of Trustees’ Awards for having the highest scholastic average at the end of their studies. Of the 80 students, 4 were supply chain management majors.
Student Organizations
As a part of the top supply chain management program in the country, the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) strives to provide students with exceptional learning experiences and development opportunities beyond the classroom environment. This is accomplished through exposure to leading industry practices and business professionals, as well as an additional forum for student/faculty interaction.
Learn MoreThe Student Senate of the Broad College of Business creates a representative body concentrating their time to improve the quality of life for all students in the college. The Broad Student Senate strives to provide means for responsible and effective student participation within Broad, to serve as the official voice of the student opinion on matters affecting students and/or their rights, and to provide a mutual and beneficial understanding with members of the faculty and administration.
Learn MoreBroad’s top-ranked Department of Supply Chain Management equips graduates with a competitive edge. Prestigious programs connect students with faculty and alumni who are global industry leaders and are considered the voice of the SCM field.
