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Operations & Supply Chain Management Minor

Design, implement, and control supply chains.

Understand how to handle the complex challenge of organizing people, technology, and materials as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible with a minor in Operations & Supply Chain Management.

Program type:
Minor
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
1-2 years
Credit hours:
16

Why minor in Operations & Supply Chain Management?

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.

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

What majors pair well with an Operations & Supply Chain Management minor?

Combining an Operations & Supply Chain Management minor with certain majors can enhance your understanding of business operations and expand your career prospects across. Alternatively, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Operations & Supply Chain Management can provide a comprehensive foundation for roles in supply chain management and logistics. Here are some bachelor's degrees that complement an Operations & Supply Chain Management minor:

  • Management Degree: A Management major provides essential leadership skills and strategic management knowledge necessary for overseeing operations and supply chain processes within organizations.
  • Data Science Degree: Data science skills are increasingly valuable in supply chain management for analyzing large datasets, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions to optimize processes and enhance efficiency.
  • Information Systems Degree: Information systems expertise is essential for managing technology platforms and data exchange within supply chain networks, facilitating communication and process automation.
  • Economics Degree: Understanding economic principles is crucial for analyzing market trends, forecasting demand, and making strategic decisions in supply chain management, such as pricing strategies and risk assessment.
  • Finance Degree: A background in finance equips students with financial analysis skills relevant to supply chain management, including cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, and financial risk management.
  • Entrepreneurship Degree: Entrepreneurs benefit from understanding how to efficiently create and manage supply chains for their startups, directly impacting their business's scalability and sustainability.
  • Public Affairs Degree: For those interested in government and public sector roles, understanding supply chain management is essential for disaster response, public procurement, and management of public resources.

Supply Chain Minor Courses

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 397. Cooperative Education. 1-2 Credits.

On-the-job compensated experience in general management or human resource management, operations or supply chain management. A maximum of 6 credits cumulative from MGMT 397 and MGMT 497 are allowed to be used towards the above mentioned degree programs. 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 309. Quantitative Methods for Managers. 3 Credits.

Topics include decision analysis, forecasting, linear programming, integer and mixed programming, network models, queuing analysis, and simulation. Prerequisite: ECON 210 with grade of C or better, MGMT 301 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 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.

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