Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Comprehensive - Supply Chain Management Emphasis
University Of Nebraska Kearney
Key Information
Campus location
Kearney, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 209 / per credit *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* in-state tuition | USD $318.50/credit for international students; this credit cost is after the International Loper Scholaship is applied
Introduction
The Supply Chain Management degree program prepares students to be involved in all stages of the SCM process, doing the critical work of getting the right product and quantity to the right consumer at the right time. Professionals in the field engage in planning, forecasting, purchasing, transportation, storage, distribution, sales, and customer service—from the raw materials to the finished product.
According to U.S. News and World Report, supply chain management is one of 20 hot job tracks for the 21st century, and is listed in the top 10 industries in Nebraska. One out of 11 jobs in Nebraska is in SCM.
UNK's supply chain management graduates are highly sought-after, with the 2019-2020 class achieving a 100% placement rate.
Champions of Supply Chain Management Excellence
These partners support students and programming with internship opportunities, scholarships, and other program enhancements:
- Cash Wa Distributing
- GIX Logistics
- Werner Enterprises
- Crete Carrier Corp.
- Reliant Transportation
- Fremont Contract Carriers
- Norfolk Iron & Metal
- DMSi Software
- Walmart
- Parker
- Buckle Inc.
- Sandhills Global and Magnum Logistics
Curriculum
UNK’s new general studies curriculum requires fewer hours, eases transferring, and gives students greater flexibility in earning their degree. This reduced the general studies credit requirement from 45 hours to 30 hours. The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward a Supply Chain Management degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Semester 1 (16 credits)
- First Year Seminar GS
- ENG 101 or ENG 102
- MATH 102 College Algebra
- Visual or Performing Arts GS
- BSAD 100 Exploring Business
- Free Elective
Semester 2 (15 credits)
- MATH 120, MATH 123, or CYBR 190
- ECON 270 Principles of Economics, Macroeconomics
- SPCH 100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
- Humanities GS
- Free Elective
Semester 3 (16 credits)
- MGT 233 Business Statistics
- ECON 271 Principles of Economics, Microeconomics
- ACCT 250 Principles of Accounting I
- BSAD 295 Business Communications
- Natural Science GS (w/lab)
Semester 4 (15 credits)
- ECON 270 Civic Competency and Eng
- Respect for Human Diversity GS
- ACCT 251 Principles of Accounting II
- MGT 301 Principles of Management
- MKT 300 Principles of Marketing
Semester 5 (15 credits)
- CYBR 306, ECON 365, or MGT 334
- MGT 314 Operations and Supply Management
- FIN 308 Principles of Finance
- Free Elective
- Free Elective
Semester 6 (15 credits)
- SCM 304 Negotiation Fundamentals, Strategies, and Tactics
- ACT 311 Business Law I
- SCM 317 Principles of Supply Chain Management
- MGT 493 Social Responsibilities of Business: Issues/Ethics
- Free Elective
Semester 7 (12 credits)
- SCM 402 Materials Management and Procurement
- SCM 403 Logistics and Transportation
- Supply Chain Management Elective
- Free Elective
Semester 8 (13 credits)
- MGT 495 Administrative Strategy and Policy
- SCM 456 Supply Chain Management Senior Seminar
- SCM 476 Supply Chain Management Internship
- ACCT 391, CYBR 302, or ECON 300-498
- BSAD 400 Professional Readiness
Career Opportunities
Supply Chain Management graduates have a 100% placement rate between careers and graduate school with a median annual salary of $46,500 per year.
Careers
- Purchasing Agent
- Inside Sales Representative
- Junior Business Analyst
- Purchasing Administrator
- Guest Services Representative
Employers
- Buckle
- Kearney Regional Medical Center
- Gix Logistics
- Parker
- Chief Construction
- Dmsi
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