天普大學

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is both an art and a science; SCM is a discipline focused on planning and forecasting, purchasing, product assembly, moving, storage, distribution, sales, and customer service – in short, all of the activities that take place to get the right products and services into the right hands, in the right quantity, at the right time, and at the right price.

Supply chain management professionals are involved in every facet of the business process and strive to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage by building and delivering products better, faster and at a better value. To achieve success, SCM professionals must work across disciplines, interacting with nearly every department in an organization.

The SCM program provides students with basic knowledge of supply chain management, such as distribution strategies, planning, and procurement, while also working on their communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

The academic program is complemented by seminars and career fairs to share industry best practices from the leaders in the market; these experiences introduce and acquaint students with the variety of jobs and responsibilities in SCM and help students identify areas of interest for their careers.

The SCM program provides opportunities for students to learn about supply chain management in an integrated business framework from distinguished faculty and regional industry experts in the area of supply chain management. The program prepares students to operate and lead major aspects of the supply system in established and start-up firms.

The curriculum focuses on providing knowledge on topics of practical skills and competencies: Supply Chain Principles, Transportation and Logistics Management, Procurement, Warehousing, and Inventory Management. Courses balance theory and practice in supply chain management to bridge the gap between academic and business practices and devise innovative research and teaching methods.

A key feature of this major is that it provides students with individualized career and academic advising. The SCM Faculty work with CSPD (Center for Student Professional Development) to help students stay connected with the regional industry associations, leaders, alumni, and corporate partners to prepare them for their future challenges upon entering the work force.

ONLINE BBA PROGRAM

The Supply Chain Management major is available as an online BBA degree completion program designed for new and continuing students.