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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
Supply Chain Management Major Core Courses
Sample Major and General Electives
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.