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Supply Chain Management

About Supply Chain Management at CSUSB

If you’re interested in how products and services move from idea to customer, the Bachelor of Arts in Administration with a concentration in Supply Chain Management may be the right path for you. 

You’ll study purchasing, transportation, information technology, warehousing, and distribution while developing the leadership skills to manage complex systems and teams. 

By the time you graduate, you’ll know how to design logistics frameworks and strategic plans that add value to organizations in both the public and private sectors.

Careers in Supply Chain Management

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With a degree in Supply Chain Management, you’ll be prepared for careers in industries such as manufacturing, retail, and transportation. 

Graduates pursue roles like supply chain analyst, logistics coordinator, procurement manager, operations planner, performance improvement manager, commodity manager, warehouse and transportation manager, or director of supply chain operations. 

Job prospects in this field are strong, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting faster-than-average growth for purchasing managers and agents.

Sample Courses

Principles of Supply Chain Management

This introduction to supply chain management concepts and techniques covers methods that will help you to make rational decisions in the manufacturing and service industries.

Principles of Strategy

Learn about the fundamental principles of business, concepts of business policy, and how these can be applied to strategic functions and practices for strategic planning and decision making in the organization context. Understand the environmental ecosystem, network of stakeholders, and portfolio of value transformation capabilities.

Project Management

This course introduces you to project management theory, terms and concepts. You’ll learn about the factors that affect a project’s ability to meet business goals: time, cost and performance, as well as techniques for managing teams.

Meet Alum Christopher Burgess '21

Christopher Burgess
Alumnus and U.S. Army Veteran Christopher Burgess '21 chose CSUSB for the numerous positive reviews of the Supply Chain Management program, which focuses on the practical applications of logistics and supply chain management knowledge and analytical techniques to effectively solve organizations problems.
—Christopher Burgess '21

Opportunities for Students

As a CSUSB student in Supply Chain Management, you’ll have opportunities to apply for scholarships, gain real-world experience through internships, and connect with potential employers at career fairs. These experiences help you build professional networks and prepare for a successful career after graduation.

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