Undergraduate Supply Chain Management Emphasis Courses
MGT 323 Principles of Supply Chain Management
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to core logistics/physical distribution and supply chain functions. Students gain competencies in material handling, warehousing, inventory management, cost analysis, and financial controls. Key skills learned include data interpretation, process optimization, systems thinking, and cross functional communication.
MGT 370 International Supply Chain Management
3 Credits
Topics covered in this course include the government’s role in global logistics, the global logistics environment, ocean and air transportation, transportation to Canada, Mexico, and the European continent including intermediaries, documentation, insurance, exporting, and importing. Current trends in globalization will also be explored and evaluated. The role of logistics and transportation organizations in the global supply chain process will be discussed.
MGT 400 Logistics Management
3 Credits
This course reflects a business environment marked by geopolitical tensions worldwide, rising trade between countries across continents, supply chain vulnerabilities due to natural disasters, and rapid pace in technological advancements. It examines financial and economic aspects of logistics and highlights the value created by logistics activities. Students will evaluate everything from organizational processes to international logistics and from transportation to warehousing management strategies. The course examines several contemporary topics, including social responsibility, sustainability, packaging, and international trade.