Supply Chain Management Degree Program

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Supply Chain Management Overview

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Supply chain management involves managing the flow of products and the logistics that help transform materials into final products. It has become one of the most critical areas for companies needing to move products around the globe. Our transfer-friendly, online degree programs provide you with the flexibility to continue your career while working toward your degree. Plus, you’ll graduate with a strong foundation in liberal arts.

Because this role’s importance has rapidly grown in recent years, the labor market is currently experiencing a shortage of supply chain professionals. This online program teaches such topics as consumer behavior, forecasting and logistics, operations and accounting. Our faculty work hard to make online degrees personalized, as well as ensuring technology efficiency to eliminate barriers while educating students.  SMWC offers you the opportunity to gain a comprehensive skill set in supply chain management along with solid fundamental business skills.

With multiple online start dates in January, March, August and October, you can start your degree when you’re ready.

Supply Chain Management Major Curriculum – College Catalog

FAQs

What is supply chain management?
Supply chain management is the management of the flow of goods and services and includes all processes that transform raw materials into final products. It is a process that works to help maximize customer value and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. Supply chain activities cover everything from product development, sourcing, production and logistics, as well as the information systems needed to coordinate these activities.

What are the benefits of earning an online degree in supply chain management?
Supply chain management is an online degree that offers a variety of skills. If you enjoy problem-solving, logistics may be the way to go. If you like working with people, you may point towards sourcing or operations. You may work in analysis, inventory, distribution, transportation or production. If you like working through problems or solving puzzles, interacting with people and are looking for a degree that opens a ton of doors to different high-growth careers, then supply chain management is the perfect degree for you.

What kind of flexibility does an online program provide?
Our online programs provide plenty of flexibility for those individuals who want to go back to school but not uproot their whole life. According to a study by Education Dynamics, 80% of online college students are employed. Our transfer-friendly approach will ensure that you can finish your degree, and our 8-week format allows you to set your own pace and study based on your schedule. To see the full list of states that this program is offered in click here.

What can you do with a degree in supply chain management?
Supply chain management majors at SMWC are prepared for positions that require graduates to manage the flow of goods and services to maximize customer value while gaining a competitive advantage for their company. This major provides a core foundation for positions in:

• Logistics manager
• Supply chain manager
• Purchasing manager
• Strategic sourcing manager
• Procurement manager
• Facilities manager

Check out our blog 8 careers you can have with a supply chain management degree

What is the average annual salary of someone with a supply chain management degree?
As you look at starting salaries, keep in mind that the cost of living and opportunities to move with a career or industry sector should also factor into your decision. For instance, Indiana is known for job growth due to the lost cost of living. Your dollar simply goes further here. Logisticians with supply chain management degrees have a median annual wage of $77,520, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What support and resources are provided at SMWC?
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) provides exceptional, personalized learning resource services to encourage student success. The LRC offers help with a range of academic support services, including a writing center, tutoring, college success courses and more.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is routinely ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the Best Regional Universities in the Midwest and the Best Value Schools. Our departments are also routinely ranked for their individual degree programs.
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