Minor in Supply Chain Management

The course provides a special emphasis on the development and management of strategic sourcing relationships and promotes an understanding of the strategic role of supply management in effective supply/demand/value chain operations. Purchasing and supply management play an essential role in the ability of the firm to operate efficiently and be competitive in the contemporary global business environment.

Negotiation is the art and science of securing agreements between two or more interdependent parties. Hence, the purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the psychological and strategic dynamics of negotiation. The course is grounded in the major concepts and theories of bargaining, negotiation, and mediation and is designed to use a combination of simulations and analysis to build your own personal experience in the classroom and in the real world.

Supply Chain Management (SCM) encompasses the planning and management of all activities related to supply chain including sourcing, procurement, supply channels, design, optimization, demand forecasting, sales and operations planning (S&OP) supply chain trends and sustainability. Global Supply Chain Management integrates supply and demand management within domestic and global organizations. This course covers SCM concepts, strategies, processes, and management of lean production and Six Sigma quality issues, integration, tools, and technologies applied. Students will examine risk management, project management, quality management, cyber security, and ethical considerations.

Delivering goods and services in the most effective way through supply chain management. Provides a detailed view of logistics, transportation, inventory and distribution both nationally and on a global scale.