Start a Career Critical to Company Success
The demand for qualified graduates with a deep understanding of global supply chain complexities is rapidly increasing. Supply chain management (SCM) is the process of planning, coordinating, and overseeing the flow of goods, services, information, and finances from raw materials suppliers to the final consumer. SCM connects suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses, retailers, and customers globally to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and boost customer satisfaction.
A degree in Supply Chain Management from the University of New England equips you with the essential skills and expertise to excel in this rapidly growing and dynamic global field. With a focus on real-world applications, our degree program prepares you for a successful career in supply chain management, a critical function for the success of companies across industries like manufacturing, health care, automotive, and technology.
Why 51°µÍø for Your Degree in Supply Chain ManagementÂ
±«±··¡â€™s innovative curriculum design provides a strong foundation in supply chain management, helping you gain practical skills while exploring related disciplines. Our program will teach you how to solve supply chain management problems, develop a systemic perspective, apply key management principles to real-world projects, and make data-driven decisions with industry-embedded learning.
- Learn to apply key principles and supply chain knowledge to solve real-world challenges
- Promotes interdisciplinary study with opportunities for collaboration
- Cutting-edge research and industry insights ensure you receive a relevant and comprehensive education
- Program design includes foundational business courses and specialized supply chain management courses
- Learn to apply project management principles to successfully lead and execute real-world supply chain projects
- Graduates are equipped with a deeper understanding of the global and sustainable aspects of supply chain networks
- Learn from expert faculty committed to active teaching methodologies, like collaborative and hands-on projects and interactive discussions
- Engage in focused research, learning to evaluate supply chain problems and contribute to original, evidence-based solutions
Enhance Your Professional and Entrepreneurial Skills
±«±··¡â€™s College of Business Centers can help boost careers with practical learning and networking opportunities in areas such as sales management and sports innovation. As a Supply Chain Management major, you will have a competitive edge and a strong understanding of sales or niche fields like sports management. Want to bring out your inner entrepreneur? Take courses in ±«±··¡â€™s P.D. Merrill Makerspace and explore our Office of Innovation.
What Will You Study? Supply Chain Management Degree Curriculum Overview
±«±··¡â€™s Supply Chain Management curriculum starts by providing a solid foundation in business concepts, theories, and economic principles before equipping you with practical skills such as project management. You will then apply this knowledge to advanced theories, such as operations management and supply chain quality, while expanding your understanding of management areas like marketing and finance. Finally, you’ll explore specialized areas of expertise and focus on your interests through elective courses.
The following are some of the key courses offered within the Supply Chain Management degree program:
- Financial Accounting
- Macroeconomics
- Innovation Through Technology
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Procurement and Sourcing
- Logistics and Transportation
Curriculum
Core Curriculum
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| First Year Seminar | 3 |
| First Year Writing | 3 |
| Scientific Method | 4 |
| Creativity and Arts (fulfilled by BUMG 120) | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning (fulfilled by MAT 120) | 3 |
| Power, Knowledge, & Justice (Social Science prefix required) (fulfilled by BUEC 203) | 3 |
| Human Experience (Humanities prefix required) | 3 |
| Health of Natural Systems | 3 |
| Human Health | 3 |
| Open Power, Knowledge & Justice (Prefix Open) | 3 |
| Open Power, Knowledge & Justice (Prefix Open) | 3 |
| Open Power, Knowledge & Justice (Prefix Open) | 3 |
| Deeper Dive (Disciplinary Exclusions Apply) | 3 |
| Core Required Credits | 40 |
| Open Elective Courses | 20 |
| Minimum Required Total Credits for Graduation | 120 |
| Business Foundational Knowledge Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BUAC 201 – Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUAC 303 – Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUEC 203 – Macroeconomics | Credits Fulfilled by Core Requirements |
| BUEC 204 – Microeconomics | 3 |
| BUFI 205/DSC 205 – Introduction to Data Analysis & Modeling | 3 |
| BUMG 101 – Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUFI 315 – Business Finance Concepts and Skills | 3 |
| BUMG 120 – Innovation Through Technology | Credits Fulfilled by Core Requirements |
| BUMG 200 – Management | 3 |
| BUMG 325 – Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUMG 495A – Internship/Experiential Learning in Economics Profession | 3 |
| BUMK 200 – Marketing | 3 |
| MAT 120 – Statistics | Credits Fulfilled by Core Requirements |
| BUMG 498 – Strategic Management | 3 |
| Total Business Foundation Knowledge Courses | 3 |
| Supply Chain Management Major Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BUMG 307 – Operations Management | 3 |
| BUMG 306 – Excel Expert Certification | 3 |
| BSC 3XX – Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| BSC 3XX - Project Management | 3 |
| BSC 3XX - Quality Management | 3 |
| BSC 3XX - Supply Chain Analytics | 3 |
| BSC 3XX - Logistics & Transportation | 3 |
| BSC 4XX - Procurement and Sourcing | 3 |
| BSC 4XX – Supply Chain Management Capstone | 3 |
| BSC 3XX or 4XX – Supply Chain Management Elective | 3 |
| Supply Chain Management Required Courses | 30 |
| Program Required Courses | 60 |
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Career Paths for Supply Chain Management Majors
The 51°µÍø Supply Chain Management major prepares you with the foundational knowledge for a variety of related careers. The demand for supply chain experts is strong, with career opportunities projected to grow by 9% from 2023 to 2028.
Our graduates have access to careers in many fascinating fields, including:
- Operations Manager
- Purchasing and Procurement Manager
- Industrial Production Manager
- Logistician
- Transportation Manager
- Warehouse Manager
- Distribution Manager
- General Manager
In the retail industry, positions such as logistics manager, demand planner, operations analyst, transportation manager, and inventory manager help ensure that millions of products reach customers efficiently.
In addition to retail giants, supply chain careers extend to industries such as health care, automotive, and technology. Pharmaceutical companies rely on procurement specialists and distribution managers to ensure life-saving drugs are delivered on time, while car manufacturers depend on supplier relationship managers and production planners to avoid delays in assembly lines.
With digital transformation and sustainability initiatives shaping the future of SCM, careers in data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven forecasting, and green supply chains are also on the rise.
Supply Chain Management Career Advising
Whether you have a specific career goal in mind or a vague idea of the field that interests you, Career Advising is here to help you plan your next step. Additionally, ±«±··¡â€™s College of Business offers dedicated faculty advisors to support you. With this model, you will receive consistent, expert guidance throughout your academic journey.
Supply Chain Management Careers by the Numbers
Expected job growth in supply chain management from 2023-2028 with 25,000 job openings annually
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Median salary for supply chain management jobs
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Global Perspective in Supply Chain Management
In today’s interconnected world, supply chain networks span continents, linking businesses, suppliers, and consumers across diverse markets. A deep understanding of global supply chain dynamics is essential for professionals who want to optimize efficiency, forecast global changes, manage risks, and create innovative solutions in an international marketplace.
At 51°µÍø, we prepare you to gain first-hand exposure to international business operations and global supply chain strategies by offering study abroad programs, short-term travel courses, and a semester at our 51°µÍø campus in Tangier, Morocco. Through these global experiences, you’ll have opportunities to visit multinational companies, analyze global logistics challenges, engage with industry leaders, and collaborate on real-world projects that reflect the complexities of modern global supply chain management.
Whether you aspire to work in multinational corporations, manage global logistics networks, or develop sustainable supply chain solutions, ±«±··¡â€™s Supply Chain Management program will provide you with the international perspective needed to succeed in a competitive global economy.
Experiential Learning for Supply Chain Management Majors
±«±··¡â€™s Supply Chain Management major puts you in real-world settings and challenges you to find solutions to actual industry problems. Whether you’re interning at a retail giant, visiting factories to observe operations, or collaborating on research with faculty members and industry partners, our program offers the hands-on experience you need to succeed in the supply chain field.
Through live case studies, simulation-based decision-making, and real-world experiential project management with local and global companies, you will develop critical problem-solving skills and industry-relevant expertise. Our students participate in consulting projects with businesses, engage in data-driven decision-making through supply chain analytics, and gain exposure to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and automation.
Additionally, ±«±··¡â€™s partnerships with businesses and nonprofit organizations provide students with capstone experiences, mentorship opportunities, and field-based learning that bridge the gap between theory and practice. By working directly with supply chain professionals, you will graduate with the confidence and skills to excel in an ever-evolving industry.
Hands-on Learning Opportunities
- Leverage virtual reality (VR) to explore and apply supply chain concepts such as layout design, resource allocation/relocation, scheduling of jobs and machines in manufacturing systems
- Use innovative technology and design in the P.D. Merrill Makerspace
- Participate in classroom simulations and supply chain games
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals through internships, site visits, speaker series, and more
Interested in our Supply Chain Management degree?
The Supply Chain Management program is available beginning in fall 2026 for first-year students. If you are a current 51°µÍø student seeking more information, please visit Academic Advising.
