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Gies College of Business is the business school for both of the undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. The school offers an on-campus undergraduate program, on-campus specialized master’s program, Ph.D. program and online programs. The school is accredited by the AACSB International.

Bachelor of Science Major in Supply Chain Management Course

Overview:

The Supply Chain Management student studies the flow of finances, information and materials starting from supply chain planning to the sourcing of raw material, parts and components through the manufacturing or processing sector to the marketing and delivery of end products for industrial customers or individual consumers. The Supply Chain Management Major is available only to qualified students based upon application and personal interviews.

Career connections:

With a degree in supply chain management students will be prepared to manage important processes for both manufacturing and non-manufacturing enterprises, processes that include sourcing and procurement, transportation and logistics, order fulfilment, production and business process management, inventory management, marketing, and more. Whether you begin your career as an analyst, manager, or consultant, you will be equipped with the skills that enable you to be a leader capable of handling the complexities and challenges of managing large-scale supply chains and distribution networks in an industrial/business environment.

Recent Gies supply chain management graduates have been employed with companies such as Deloitte, KPMG, Kohl’s, Workday, BP, PwC, Epic Systems, EY, and Navistar. In 2018, Gies supply chain management graduates earned an average starting salary of $66,000.

To apply:

The supply chain management program is the only Gies undergraduate degree program that requires a separate application process. Applicants must be current Gies Business students at a sophomore or junior standing and have a minimum 3.25 GPA.

Course Details

Business Core Courses

• ACCY 201: Accounting and Accountancy I
• ACCY 202: Accounting and Accountancy II
• BADM 210: Business Analytics I
• BADM 211: Business Analytics II
• BADM 275: Fundamentals of Operations Management
• BADM 300: The Legal Environment of Bus
• BADM 310: Mgmt. and Organizational Behaviour
• BADM 320: Principles of Marketing
• BADM 449: Business Policy and Strategy
• BUS 101: Professional Responsibility and Business
• BUS 201: Business Dynamics
• BUS 301: Business in Action
• BUS 401: Business in a Global Perspective
• FIN 221: Corporate Finance

Supply Chain Management Major Core Courses

• BADM 324: Purchasing and Supply Management
• BADM 327: Marketing to Business and Government
• BADM 335: Supply Chain Management Basics
• BADM 336: Modelling the Supply Chain
• BADM 337: Practicum in Supply Chain Management
• BADM 350: IT for Networked Organizations
• BADM 375: Operations Management
• BADM 378: Logistics Management
• and 1 additional major elective course

Sample Major and General Electives

• BADM 311: Leading Individuals and Teams
• BADM 312: Designing and Managing Orgs
• BADM 322: Marketing Research
• BADM 352: Database Design and Management
• BADM 356: Data Science & Analytics
• BADM 374: Management Decision Models
• BADM 377: Project Management
• BADM 379: Business Process Management
• BADM 380: International Business
• BADM 403: Corporate & Commercial Law

Special Features of the University:

The Illinois Supply Chain Management Corporate Affiliates Program- consortium of major corporations who serve as an external advisory panel, provide strategic advice and guidance regarding relevance of the curriculum, participate in extracurricular activities, and sponsor capstone projects.

The Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) is a student-led organization that empowers members through professional development, mentoring, social engagement, and community involvement.

Supply Chain Management Student Advisors (SCM Advisors) is a group of current supply chain students selected to help advise their peers on topics ranging from resume development to program requirements to helpful study tips.

Location: 1206 S 6th St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States

Website: Illinois University- Geis college of Business

Supply chain management students have a special skill set: they are innovative enough to develop creative solutions, meticulous enough to convert data into actionable decisions, and aware enough to realize and manage the impact those decisions will have on all supply chain stakeholders.

Gies will help you develop and refine those skills through a curriculum that focuses on soft skills, such as leadership, communication, and critical thinking, as well as technical skills, such as data analytics, technical writing, and model development. In addition, you will complete a practicum serving as a supply chain consultant, which will allow you to bring your creative and analytical thinking to the task of solving real-world problems for a real client.