Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management deals with the management of the flow of goods and services between businesses and locations, including the movement and storage of raw materials, of work-in-process inventory, and of finished goods as well as end-to-end order fulfillment from point of origin to point of consumption. Thomas University’s program provides students with the knowledge and skills to design and manage global supply chains during the entire life cycle of a product from design to distribution. In this program, students will learn to:
- Effectively communicate concepts and competencies with an emphasis on ethical and professional standards, regulations, and contemporary best practices.
- Apply problem-solving and decision-making strategies along the entire supply chain demonstrating knowledge of logistics, transportation, operations management, distribution, warehousing, end-to-end inventory management, sustainability, and process improvement.
- Apply critical thinking and logical analysis skills in purchasing, sourcing, and procurement, and demonstrate an understanding of Supplier Resource Management (SRM). Demonstrate knowledge of and effectively communicate concepts and competencies in Purchasing and Sourcing in line with the CPSM certification (ISM) (requires 3 years’ applicable work experience)
- Apply contemporary principles and frameworks for integrating processes and sustainability practices in supply chain management for value creation.
- Identify and synthesize information to build metrics and dashboards to drive decision making, demonstrating supply chain competencies and measuring supply chain performance, including cost and price management.
- Demonstrate knowledge of supply chain management and apply the Six Sigma methodologies of DMAIC and build a portfolio in preparation for three industry certifications (four examinations): Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM – CPIM1&CPIM2 APICS), Certification in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD -APICS), & Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB – ASQ) exams.
Division Chair: Dr. Pauline Ray 229-226-1621 ext 1024
+Courses
GENERAL EDUCATION
- Composition I
- Composition II
- Oral Communication for Professionals
- University Studies
- Mathematical Modeling or College Algebra
- Math/Science elective
- Inquiry electives (1 course)
- Cultural Foundations electives (3 classes)
- Creativity electives (2 classes)
- Intro to Criminal Justice**
MAJOR COURSES
- Intro to Business and Entrepreneurship
- Principles of Accounting
- Principles of Finance
- Management Information Systems
- Professional Communications
- Management & Organizational Behavior
- Operations & Inventory Management
- Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
- Purchasing & Global Sourcing
- Integration & Sustainable Supply Chain Mgt.
- Logistics & Transportation Management
- End-to-End Supply Chain Management
- Open Electives (42)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 120
CIP Code 52.0203
+Careers
Logisticians/Supply Chain Managers analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain—the system that moves a product from supplier to consumer. They manage the entire life cycle of a product, which includes how a product is acquired, allocated, and delivered. Employment is expected to increase 4% through 2029. For more information, visit Bureau of Labor Statistics
+Admissions
Students with no prior college, please provide an official high school transcript or GED. Students with prior college credit must submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges.
Send official transcripts to:
admissions@thomasu.edu
Or
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Thomas University
1501 Millpond Road
Thomasville, GA 31792
