Supply Chain Management, BSBA
Shippensburg University's AACSB-accredited Supply Chain Management, BSBA program is flexible, allowing you to explore different aspects of the field so you can tailor your educational journey to your goals.
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What Will I Learn?
Supply chain management is a growing field that is becoming important as businesses adopt a global approach to sourcing and manufacturing. You will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful through a variety of courses in the areas of:
- Logistics management
- Forecasting
- Purchasing
- Inventory management
- Production management
- Quality assurance
- Scheduling
- Information management
- Customer service
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“I fell in love with the welcoming environment, beautiful campus and the friendly community.”What are the requirements for this degree?
You will need to complete 120 credits in the following areas:
- General education courses: All students are required to complete the university's general education program, which provides a balanced liberal arts foundation.
- Business core courses: This core includes economics, finance, information systems, marketing, organization behavior and business law as well as other business subjects.
- Supply chain management courses: These courses provide you with the academic background necessary to be a successful professional.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - In 1981, the John L. Grove College of Business became the first school in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education to become internationally accredited by the most prestigious business accrediting agency in the world, AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
What Types of Careers Could I Get With This Degree?
Graduates can find employment in a wide range of specialties including these and more:
- Logistics
- Facility management
- Traffic management
- Purchasing
Salaries for recent graduates in supply chain programs, according to several surveys, rank near the top among various business majors. Supply chain management also plays a central role in the global economy. Many job opportunities are available that involve developing and maintaining the international supply chain.
This course of study prepares you for certification as a Certified Supply Chain Professional.
What Career Outcomes Do Alumni Have With This Degree?
What Kinds of Experiences Could I Have?
The John L. Grove College of Business is internationally accredited by the most prestigious business-accrediting agency, AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Shippensburg University offers small class sizes and plenty of opportunities for one-on-one contact with faculty members.
There are a number of clubs you can participate in to learn more about your area of study outside the classroom. Student professional organizations will provide you with a variety of opportunities to develop professional contacts, enhance your course of study with hands-on application and build lasting friendships within the business community. Specifically, the Supply Chain Management Club provides great opportunities for students in this major.
Internships provide great opportunities for on-the-job experience while you gain credits. They often turn into job offers for our students.