Supply Chain Management (SCM) is one of the most important jobs in industry. The URI supply chain management major focuses on the strategic planning, design, operations, transportation, logistics, and improvement of all activities involved in the procurement, manufacture, and delivery of goods and services. URI’s major, recognized as one of the country’s top 25 SCM programs, is designed to prepare you with interdisciplinary skills for linking major business processes.
The College of Business currently offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree with a major in supply chain management, a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with an opportunity for specialization in supply chain management, and a fully online Professional Masters of Science in Supply Chain Management and Applied Analytics (PM) as a STEM designated program. The college also offers the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree with a specialization in operations and supply chain management.
Ranked in the top 10 in the nation, the supply chain management major is a comprehensive program incorporating analytics and technology in both basic and advanced topics necessary for designing, implementing, operating, and improving global supply chain networks.
Boasting a nearly 100% placement rate, careers for the College of Business supply chain management major span every industry. Career options include a diverse list of positions including inventory management, customer relationship management, scheduling, purchasing, and facilities management. The supply chain management graduates are among leaders of tomorrow making strategic choices that impact the future of business.
Students will take the following courses for the major classes:
- BAI 310 Applications of Microcomputer Software in Business
- SCA 359 Management Systems Analysis
- SCA 360 Introduction to Logistics
- SCA 361 International Transportation
- SCA 460 Global Supply Chain Management
- SCA 462 Supply Chain Network Modeling
- SCA 463 Distribution & Warehousing Management
- SCA 464 Supplier Relationship Management
- MKT 467 Customer Relationship Management
A total of 120 credits and a 2.0 GPA is required for graduation.
