Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain and Operations Management

About

Our Supply Chain Management expose students to the coordination and integration of the activities that procure materials and services, transform them into intermediate and final products, and deliver them to the customer. It involves the management of: the flow of materials and products, the flow of money, the flow of information, relationships among the organizations comprising the supply chain. The overall goal of supply chain/operations management is to impact the organization’s bottom-line in a positive way while delivering the best services to customers at the lowest possible cost. An undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management will prepare you to pursue exciting careers as supply chain professionals. The degree will also prepare you for further graduate study or a certification. Business executives share their expertise as mentors and guest lecturers in classes, and provide valuable advice on program and course content, helping to keep our curricula fresh, relevant and rigorous. Students gain valuable hands-on experience through group projects that assign them to solve problems for local businesses and by participating in co-op and internship programs at regional companies. Our faculty periodically consult with local businesses and corporate advisory board members to add new content and relevance in their classes. As part of the curriculum, students have to complete a senior project for a local firm as part of a consulting team. Our classes typically include guest speakers, site visits, case studies and team-based activities. Students also gain practical professional experience through paid internships and UA's optional cooperative education program. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Supply Chain Analyst, Operations Manager, Logistics Coordinator, Inventory Control Analyst, Procurement Specialist, Warehouse Operations Manager, Production Planner, Distribution Manager, Materials Manager, Transportation Manager, Global Sourcing Specialist, Supplier Relationship Manager, Quality Assurance Analyst, Demand Planner/Forecasting Analyst,Business Process Improvement Analyst, Manufacturing Operations Supervisor, Import/Export Compliance Specialist, Supply Chain Risk Analyst, ERP Systems Specialist (SAP, Oracle, etc.), Operations Research Analyst,E-commerce Fulfillment Manager, Retail Supply Chain Coordinator, Sustainability & Green Logistics Specialist, Project Manager (Operations Focus), Consultant (Supply Chain & Operations).