The University of North Texas (UNT) is a public research university in Denton, Texas. Denton is a city in and the county seat of Denton County, Texas, United States. Denton is a bustling North Texas town that is known for its spectacular live music scene, lively nightlife, gorgeous courthouse square, and its two major universities. This is where Grammy-award winning musicians like Norah Jones and Don Henley honed their craft, a tradition that continues at the concert venues, bars, and clubs to this very day. Denton’s combination of history and culture, along with its convenient location just 40 miles north of Dallas, makes it a compelling travel destination for just about anyone.

As one of the nation's largest universities, the university offers 106 bachelor's, 88 master's and 36 doctoral degree programs. University of North Texas G. Brint Ryan College of Business gives you the training and experience needed to stand out in your field. Built for the future, our state-of-the-art Business Leadership Building stands as physical proof of our commitment to providing a high-quality education. Many of their degrees and concentrations are nationally ranked, including Logistics and Supply Chain Management (3rd in integration of new technology, according to Software Advice).

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program

Overview:

Logistics and supply chain management encompasses all of the activities involved in getting a product to the consumer. The field is so broad that virtually any business could be a potential employer. You will remain current on industry trends because we've developed the curriculum with input from:

• The Dallas/Fort Worth Roundtable of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
• The North Texas Commission's Logistics Development and Marketing Committee
• An advisory board of 20 senior logistics executives

Career Paths:

• Customer service and account management
• Inventory planning or control activities
• Manufacturing
• Materials handling operations
• Purchasing and sourcing
• Traffic or transportation management
• Warehouse operations or management

Student support:

The Center for Logistics Education and Research works closely with senior executives to develop career placement and internship opportunities for students.

These opportunities abound because the Dallas- Fort Worth area is a national leader in distribution, transportation and logistics services. Students have interned or obtained full-time positions at more than 250 area firms.

We sponsor several scholarships to help you pursue your degree.

Course Details:

The Logistics and Supply Chain Management major requires 21 credit hours of business foundation courses, 24 credit hours of logistics and operations coursework (including the capstone course) and 9 credit hours of logistics electives. Logistics courses examine:

• Advanced logistics problems
• Analysis
• Business transportation
• Critical problem solving
• Global logistics management
• Strategic marketing channels

The coursework is generally conceptual in nature with analysis and numerical problem-solving courses toward the end of the program. In addition, you're required to participate in a 240-hour paid internship after completing two core courses. Paid internships are available from local firms with extensive focus on logistics and supply chain processes.

Location: University of North Texas

G. Brint Ryan College of Business

1155 Union Circle #311160

Denton, Texas 76203-5017 USA.

Website: University of Texas

The G. Brint Ryan College of Business' Professional Leadership Program works with corporate partners throughout the region to give you the skills needed to be competitive in the workforce. UNT's G. Brint Ryan College of Business, one of the nation's largest business colleges, is accredited by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This distinction means the college meets or exceeds strict academic standards for excellence in education.