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Supply Chain Management, BS/BSBA

Supply chain professionals need to see the big picture and understand how money, people, information, processes, product and technology interact.

Supply Chain Management is a very challenging major that prepares you to recognize and incorporate the systemic and global nature of supply chain operations in the decision-making process.

We offer two degree programs in Supply Chain Management: a STEM-designated Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management Science and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Supply Chain Management.

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Your Degree Plan

Intro

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If you want a dynamic and challenging career that puts you in the center of the action, requires you to see the big picture and lead, this is the major for you.

BS in Supply Chain Management Science
The SCMS Program teaches you how to use data and management science to optimize supply chain systems. You'll learn advanced techniques like operations research, optimization and data modeling, applied to sourcing, production, distribution and reverse logistics. View BS Plan of Study.

BSBA in Supply Chain Management
Our SCM Program gives you a big-picture view of how supply chains work, from start to finish — even across the globe. You'll gain key technical knowledge and develop leadership skills to thrive in this essential field. View BSBA Plan of Study.

Tailor this major to your interests by taking one of these courses as you pursue your degree:

  • GSCM 350:
    Sourcing and Supply Management

    In this course, we will examine the main supply management and strategic sourcing activities, to include the purchasing process and organization of the supply management function, supplier selection and evaluation, negotiation and conflict resolution, ethical and legal issues, cost and price determination, value analysis, global and technological issues pertaining to supply management, among others.

  • GSCM 355:
    Logistics and Distribution Management

    The course will focus on both business-to-business and business-to-consumer logistics operations. Activities from the receipt of a customer order to the satisfaction of that order will be covered. These activities include demand management, order receipt, order management, basic warehouse design, layout and operation, inventory management, transportation, returns and reverse logistics, and customer service.

  • GSCM 470:
    Global Supply Chain Systems

    As a capstone course, you will be assigned to teams to work with companies in projects to solve their real SCM problems. All the knowledge you’ve learned about SCM will be utilized in this experiential learning process.

Take advantage of special options related to this major:

  • Honors

    Expand your curiosity — and enhance your curriculum — through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations for first- and second-year students and Honors EXCEL for third- and fourth-year students.

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The WVU Difference

What sets this program apart from its competitors?

  • Learning opportunities offered at partner companies.
  • Curriculum is almost 90% experiential learning and includes outreach projects, technical field trips and executives in residence.
  • Wehrle Global Supply Chain Lab allows you to interact with a 3D visual environment with computer modeling and simulation that takes you to the frontlines of wordlwide supply chain operations.
  • The John Chambers College of Business and Economics is AACSB accredited.
  • Chambers College awards over 100 merit and need-based scholarships annually, in addition to WVU scholarships.
  • Reynolds Hall, home of the Chambers College, opened in 2022.
  • Chambers College is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International — the highest level of business school accreditation in the world.
Scholarships

Over 92% of WVU freshmen receive grants or scholarships (2022-2023).

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Learn by Doing

Learning happens outside the classroom. Get involved.

Faculty will work with you to provide research opportunities, during which you interview executives in the field and explore the reality of supply chain management.

You may also enter small business plan competitions and access the services of the Encova Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Connect with other students who share your academic interests as a member of:

View all of the student organizations you can join.

Live, study and pursue outside-the-classroom learning in a residence hall community that shares your interests:

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What you learn outside of the classroom is just as important as what you learn during class. We’ll help you follow your curiosity.

Careers and Outcomes

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

Wholesale and Retail Buyers

Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.

Median Salary: $71,950

Possible job titles include: Buyer, Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Trader.

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Industrial Production Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Median Salary: $116,970

Possible job titles include: Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager, Production Control Manager, Production Manager.

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Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $99,200

Possible job titles include: Fleet Manager, Train Operations Manager, Trainmaster, Transportation Manager, Distribution Center Manager, Shipping Manager, Supply Chain Logistics Manager.

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Supply Chain Managers

Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $99,200

Possible job titles include: Global Supply Chain Director, Supply Chain Director, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Vice President.

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Logistics Analysts

Analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity including invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $79,400

Possible job titles include: Global Logistics Analyst, Logistics Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst.

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First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine & Vehicle Operators

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $60,510

Possible job titles include: Driver Manager, Operations Supervisor, Transportation Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor.

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BS Job Opportunities

Career opportunities for graduates of the STEM-designated Supply Chain Management Science major include:

  • Business Analyst
  • Forecast Engineer
  • Logistics Engineer
  • Management Scientist
  • Operations Analyst
  • Operations Management Consultant
  • Operations Research Analyst
  • Operations Researcher
  • Research Analyst
  • Supply Chain Control Analyst
  • Supply Chain Data Analyst
  • Supply Chain Intelligence Business Analyst
  • Supply Chain Management Consultant
  • Supply Chain Systems Analyst
  • Transportation Analyst

BSBA Job Opportunities

Entry-level job opportunities for BSBA Supply Chain Management graduates include:

  • Category analyst
  • Distribution manager
  • Inventory manager
  • Logistics manager
  • Materials planner
  • Operations management analyst
  • Operations supervisor
  • Procurement manager
  • Production planner
  • Project manager
  • Quality assurance manager
  • Sourcing manager
  • Supply chain analyst
  • Supply chain consultant
  • Supply chain manager
  • Traffic manager

Where Graduates are Working

Job titles of our graduates include:

  • Audi district manager
  • C.H. Robinson logistics recruiter
  • GM global sourcing
  • Swanson Industries purchasing agent
  • Amazon area manager
  • WVU Hospitals contract specialist
  • PepsiCo logistics integration senior associate
  • Mylan operations supply chain specialist
  • WVU procurement category analyst

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to WVU's Supply Chain Management major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. They also must meet one of the following admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.

Tuition and Aid

How much does Supply Chain Management at WVU cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.

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Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending WVU in addition to university scholarships.

Financial Aid

The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Supply Chain Management major is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

How to Complete the FAFSA

Ohio Tuition Reciprocity

As the result of a special agreement, students from Ohio who are fully admitted to Supply Chain Management can enroll at WVU and pay in-state tuition rates. Students must be admitted to both the University and this major.

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Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.

Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

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