Supply Chain Management, BSB

Program Description

Every organization, whether public or private, produces goods and/or delivers services to customers and clients. Effective management of these production and service operations is critical to the success of an organization. Operations professionals manage and coordinate activities to balance the needs of the consumer with the resources of the firm. For many firms, these efforts increasingly extend beyond a single physical location and require coordination within a global pipeline of suppliers and contractors. This requires an effective and efficient flow of both materials and information among all parts of the supply chain, with the overall goal of satisfying the ultimate consumer.

Once considered a strictly behind-the-scenes activity, operations management is now being recognized as an important strategic tool for creating customer value and loyalty. Companies such as Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, and Nike attribute much of their success to the efficient management of their global supply chains.

Supply chain management majors study concepts and strategies that enable organizations to be competitive in the world economy. They also study management tools and analytical techniques, such as forecasting, purchasing and logistics, inventory management, production scheduling, and quality manufacturing practices needed to achieve the goal of customer service.

Broadly speaking, the curriculum has three primary areas: (1) the study of basic problem solving and data analysis tools to assist the supply chain manager in making good decisions; (2) the study of the major concepts and strategies for managing people, materials, and production resources needed to deliver value to the customer; (3) the integration of the supply chain function into overall corporate strategy.

Program Admission Requirements

Prospective Students

The Raj Soin College of Business also offers direct admission to their major program to first-year students who meet the following criteria:

• 3.25 High school Grade Point average
• 22 ACT score (or 1030 SAT score)

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Current Wright State Students

All students intending to major in business will be admitted to the Raj Soin College of Business. Students must meet the following admission requirements to be admitted to a major program of study:

1. 2.5 minimum cumulative grade point average
2. 30 semester credit hours earned

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Returning Students

Students who return to Wright State after being absent for three or more semesters must reapply for admission and satisfy the same admission requirements listed above. Returning students will be required to complete the program requirements that are in effect at the time of their re-admission to the Raj Soin College of Business.

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Transfer Students

Transfer students seeking admission to the Raj Soin College of Business must also satisfy the criteria for Wright State University students that are listed above. Acceptable transfer credit will satisfy any of the above requirements.

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in the program will learn to 

1. perform basic problem solving tasks using data analysis tools, major concepts and strategies for managing people, materials, and production resources.
2. understand the integration of the supply functions into overall business or organizational strategy.
3. effectively manage production and service operations.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this program, students can

1. perform basic problem solving tasks using data analysis tools, major concepts and strategies for managing people, materials, and production resources.
2. understand the integration of the supply functions into overall business or organizational strategy.
3. effectively manage production and service operations.

For More Information

• Supply Chain Management, BSB
• Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management
• Raj Soin College of Business