Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the strategic coordination of business operations, technology, and strategy to optimize the movement of goods, services, and information across global markets. Businesses depend on efficient and sustainable supply chains to drive profitability, enhance operational efficiency, and meet customer demands in an increasingly complex business landscape.

Why Study SCM at the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business?

Our SCM major equips you with real-world problem-solving skills in forecasting, inventory and demand management, sourcing and distribution, and global fulfillment. Through our industry-connected curriculum, you鈥檒l gain hands-on experience and learn how to optimize operations, improve decision-making, and create profitable businesses. As one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand careers today, our SCM major prepares you to make a difference and build a smarter, more sustainable world.

Discover 91制片厂鈥檚 Distinctive Educational Experience

  • Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Our program integrates AI, data analytics, automation, and sustainability to prepare graduates for the demands of today鈥檚 dynamic supply chains.
  • Global Business Perspective: Learn how supply chain decisions shape international trade, risk management, and ethical sourcing in a globally connected economy.
  • Real-World Experience: Build practical skills through internships, consulting projects, and industry partnerships that bring classroom learning to life.
  • Networking & Professional Growth: Faculty maintain strong relationships with regional and national SCM leaders who serve as mentors and open doors to career opportunities.
  • Certifications: You will have the opportunity to earn a as part of Supply Chain Management Process Improvement, a required course, along with a variety .
  • Gain In-Depth Experience: Through 91制片厂鈥檚 collaboration with the SAP University Alliance, SCM majors can earn their SAP Student Recognition Award. SAP is the world鈥檚 leading Enterprise Resource Planning company.
  • Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management: Offering a unique blend of academic learning and experiential opportunities, SCM majors participate in industry tours, SCM case competitions, and student organizations like the 91制片厂 Supply Chain Council and the Association for Supply Chain Management Student Chapter. 

 

Program Information

Students are exposed to a broad curriculum focusing on analytical and practical skills. This approach emphasizes the integration of supply chain activities and prepares students for careers in a variety of fields, whether in a small non-profit or large corporation.

Program Type

Major, Minor

School

Palumbo-Donahue School of Business

Duration

8 Semesters

Required Credit Hours

Minimum of 120

Modality

In-Person

Hear From Our Alumni

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I will miss my faculty mentors, specifically in supply chain management. Their dedication to student success allowed me to learn, grow, and strive for excellence.鈥�

Marissa Panzetta, B'25 Supply Chain Development Analyst, PNC
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With the supply chain management knowledge I gained from the School of Business and the skills development sessions offered by the Center for Career Development, I'm ready to take on any business challenge.鈥�

Ronnie Coleman, B'23 Demand Planning Specialist, Nestl茅
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Career Opportunities

Invest in Your Future

Every organization depends on an efficient supply chain. Whether in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, technology, or finance, SCM professionals are critical to business success. Graduates of our SCM program have secured roles such as:

  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Operations or Logistics Manager 
  • Inventory, Planning, or Production Planner 
  • Procurement and Purchasing Specialist
  • Demand Planner 
  • Buyer

Accounting Majors Employment

Recent 91制片厂 SCM graduates have found positions in a variety of major corporations, including: 

  • Alcoa
  • Amazon
  • Dick鈥檚 Sporting Goods
  • IBM
  • Ivalua
  • J.B. Hunt
  • Kraft Heinz
  • MSA Safety Incorporated
  • US Steel
  • Nestle
  • PNC
  • PPG
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • UPMC
  • Wesco

Supply Chain Management as a Second Major or Minor

Combining Supply Chain Management as a double major or minor with another business major gives students a competitive advantage in the job market.

SAP Student Recognition Award

Presented by the Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management and the Information Systems Technology department. Co-sponsored by SAP University Alliance.

SAP's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is the industry gold standard and is used by Fortune 500 companies. You can qualify for the SAP Student Recognition Award by taking three designated courses. These courses align with your program and include 30% SAP content. View the course list below for more details. To earn the award, you will use the ERP software in a business simulation to demonstrate your knowledge.

Questions about the SAP Award?

Reach out to John Russo.

John Russo

Associate Director

Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management

John Russo

Curriculum

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To complete a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, students must complete a minimum of 120 credits. Supply Chain Management (SCM) majors are required to take:

  • Bridges Requirements: 19 credits of University-wide courses taken by all students
  • Business Core Required Courses: 51 credits plus 3 additional credits of required courses taken by business students
  • SCM Major Required Courses: 18 credits
  • Major Specific Electives: 9 credits
  • Open Electives: 20 credits
  • Graduation Requirements: Students must earn a minimum overall 2.0 GPA

Students are encouraged to meet with their Student Success Coach for more information.
  • SCMG 375鈥擲upply Chain Process Improvement (3 credits)
  • SCMG 385鈥擲CM Information Systems and Technology* (3 credits)
  • SCMG 472鈥擥lobal Transportation and Logistics (3 credits)
  • SCMG 474鈥擲upply Management Procurement (3 credits)
  • SCMG 480鈥擣orecasting, Production, and Inventory Planning (3 credits)
  • SCMG 499W鈥擲trategic Supply Chain Management* (3 credits)

* SCM majors can earn the SAP Student Recognition Award by achieving a 鈥淏鈥� or better in the course indicated.

SCM majors need 9 credits of electives.

  • BLAW 353鈥擟ontracts (3 credits)
  • BLAW 354鈥擟ommercial Transactions (3 credits)
  • IBUS 345鈥擨nternational Negotiation (3 credits)
  • MKTG 472鈥擠igital Marketing (3 credits)
  • MKTG 473鈥擲ales Management (3 credits)
  • MKTG 476鈥擯roduct Innovation (3 credits)
  • ISYS 381W鈥擲ystems Analysis and Design (3 credits)
  • ISYS 382鈥擠ata and Information Management (3 credits)
  • ISYS 483鈥擡nterprise Systems* (3 credits)

* SCM majors can earn the SAP Student Recognition Award by achieving a 鈥淏鈥� or better in the course  indicated.

Minor in SCM by taking:

  • SCMG 267
  • SCMG 375
  • SCMG 385
  • Any 2 of the following 3 courses: SCMG 472, 474, and 480

To qualify for the SAP Student Recognition Award, you must take courses that correspond with your program. Then, you will use the ERP software in a business simulation to demonstrate your knowledge. 

Supply Chain Management

  • SCMG 385鈥擲CM Information Systems and Technology
  • SCMG 469鈥擲trategic Supply Chain Management
  • ISYS 483鈥擡nterprise Systems

Information Systems and Technology
  • SCMG 385鈥擲CM Information Systems and Technology
  • ISYS 483鈥擡nterprise Systems
  • ISYS 484鈥擝usiness Intelligence

M.S. in Supply Chain Management
  • SCMG 612鈥擨ntroduction to SCM Information Systems
  • SCMG 639鈥擲trategic Supply Chain Management
  • ISYS 483鈥擡nterprise Systems
By earning your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), you will achieve five key Learning Outcomes: Business Functional Knowledge, Analytical & Critical Business Thinking, Cultural Intelligence, Ethical & Moral Compass, and Influence & Collaboration.