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Operations & Supply Chain Management Degree

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Learn to manage the complex dance between organizations, suppliers and customers.

The box on your doorstep, the cell phone in that box and the streaming service on that phone have one thing in common: It took world-class coordination to ensure the goods, services and people are in place to make each happen. UND's Operations & Supply Chain Management major puts you in position to design, implement and control supply chains.

Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120
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What is an Operations & Supply Chain Management degree?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

The difference between success and failure in business often comes down to the supply chain. When a company can't efficiently deliver its products and services, it is at a disadvantage against one that can. As a student in UND's Operations & Supply Chain Management program, you'll learn to handle the complex challenge of organizing people, technology and materials as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. At the same time, you'll learn to balance relationships between your organization and suppliers, distributors, customers, intermediaries, and service providers. You'll even participate in internationally competitive student case competitions.

Topics you'll study include:

  • Logistics in the supply chain
  • Operations management
  • Analysis of data for effective decision making
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Supply chain management

Accredited Supply Chain Management Degree

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This major is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by AACSB International puts the UND Nistler CoBPA in the top 5% of business schools in the world.

Operations & Supply Chain Management Degree at UND

  • Get personalized assistance finding internships and co-op assignments with the Management department's dedicated coordinator.

  • Network with other students and professionals at UND's Operations & Supply Chain Club, one of the many professional clubs on campus.

  • Access student-focused facilities, including a computer lab and career development and advising centers available specifically for business students.

  • Gain international business experience in our student exchange programs. We have Study Abroad opportunities in China, Europe and Australia.

  • Learn in the new Nistler Hall. It’s a modern and inviting building for UND's business and public administration students.

  • Receive personalized career support through the Pancratz Career Development Center. The center is dedicated exclusively to career development for online and on-campus Nistler College of Business & Public Administration students.

What can I do with a supply chain management degree?

77k

Median annual salary for purchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing agents, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

117k

Median annual salary for industrial production managers, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

An Operations & Supply Chain Management degree gives you the strategic skills you need, including:

  • Forecasting
  • Inventory Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Procurement
  • Supply Chain Knowledge

Operations & Supply Chain Management Degree Alumni

You'll find UND Operations & Supply Chain Management graduates working at many major corporations, including:

  • 3M Company
  • Acme
  • Amazon
  • Andersen Corporation
  • Border States Electric
  • Cargill
  • C.H. Robinson
  • Currus Aircraft
  • Collins Aerospace
  • Daikin
  • Doosan Bobcat
  • Fastenal
  • General Mills
  • Jennie-O Turkey Store
  • Marvin Windows & Doors
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Pacific Power
  • Polaris Industries, Inc.
  • PRAIX STRATEGY GROUP
  • SuperValue
  • Target
  • Tennant Company
  • Textron Specialized Vehicles (Arctic Cat)

Careers in Supply Chain Management

You'll be positioned to make an immediate impact in public, private and not-for-profit organizations with an Operations & Supply Chain Management degree. Positions you might pursue include:

 

  • Buyer
  • Customer Relationship Manager
  • Director of Supply Chain
  • Global Supply Chain Manager
  • Inventory Control Analyst or Specialist
  • Logistics, Distribution or Transportation: Analyst, Coordinator, Manager, or specialist
  • Material Resource Planner or Manager
  • New Product Development Lead
  • Production/ Operations Manager

 

  • Production Planner, Scheduler, or Manager
  • Project Planner, Coordinator, or Engineer
  • Purchasing or Procurement: Analyst / Agent / Specialist / Contract Specialist
  • Purchasing or Procurement Manager
  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Research Scientist/Engineer
  • Senior Purchasing Analyst
  • Strategic Sourcing Analyst or Specialist
  • Supply Chain Analyst, specialist, Planner
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Warehouse Manager

Operations & Supply Change Management Degree Courses

MGMT 497. Internship in Management. 1-3 Credits.

Guided, practical experience in human resource management, production, operations & supply chain management, or general management, with selected participating businesses or organizations . A maximum of 6 credits cumulative from MGMT 397 and MGMT 497 are allowed to be used towards a degree program. Prerequisite: MGMT 300 with a grade of C or better, GPA of 2.5, and consent of instructor. Repeatable to 6.00 credits. S/U grading. F,S,SS.

MGMT 301. Operations Management. 3 Credits.

This course introduces managerial issues and problems arising in the operations function of both service and manufacturing-oriented organizations.Topics include: aggregate planning, facility layout, forecasting, inventory control and management, introduction to linear programming, operations strategy, processes and technology, project management, quality control and management, scheduling, supply chain management, and waiting line analysis. Prerequisite: ECON 210 with grade of C or better, and Junior or Senior standing. F,S.

MGMT 431. Supply Chain Management. 3 Credits.

This course covers the set of approaches utilized to efficiently integrate activities of suppliers, operations/production, and distribution of goods and services. Topics include: logistics, inventory, information systems, integration, alliances, procurement, international issues, coordination of product/service and processes in a supply chain, customer value, and decision support. Prerequisite: MGMT 301 with grade of C or better. F, even years.

MGMT 432. Supplier Relationship Management. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on the "upstream" portion of the supply chain and stresses managerial issues in supplier relations. Topics covered include: cross functional issues in supply management, social responsibility, buyer-supplier relationships, quality management, total cost of ownership, developing supply requirements, strategic sourcing, cost management, relationship management, and world-class supply management. Prerequisite: MGMT 301 with grade of C or better. S, even years.

MGMT 475. Strategic Management. 3 Credits.

This is the capstone course in business. The focus is on understanding companies, competitors, and industries, and the factors that influence long term competitive advantage. In addition to and in conjunction with these topics, students apply knowledge gained in prerequisite courses to develop integrated cross-functional business strategies. The course includes a comprehensive business exam covering material from all prerequisite courses. Prerequisite: ACCT 200, ACCT 201, ECON 201, ECON 202, ECON 210, ISBA 217, MGMT 300, MGMT 301, FIN 310, MRKT 305, and 95 credits. F,S.

MGMT 433. Logistics in the Supply Chain. 3 Credits.

The primary emphasis of this course is directed toward dealing effectively with the management problems associated with moving and storing goods throughout the supply chain. Major topics covered include: logistic network strategy and planning, transportation strategy, inventory strategy, location strategy. Corequisite: MGMT 309 with grade of C or better. S, odd years.

 

Online Operations & Supply Change Management Degree

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Flexible Supply Change Management Courses

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

  • Lesson modules
  • Streaming video content
  • Virtual libraries
  • Posted lectures
  • Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

What can I expect from UND's online programs?

Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a combination of online and on-campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey, and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs.

No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on campus student.

  • Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
  • Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
  • Real interaction: You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
  • Your own academic advisor: As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
  • Free online tutoring: We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
  • Unlimited academic coaching: Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
  • Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
  • 24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
  • Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

Best Online College

Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

  • Affordability
  • Student satisfaction (retention rate)
  • Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
  • Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Payscale.com)

 

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