Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, BS

The Department of Decision Sciences’ unique Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Science program is the product of a cooperative effort between faculty and industry which has resulted in a curriculum that combines leadership, technology, and operations management. Students majoring in the program receive an integrated professional education. The Operations Management component develops knowledge on process design and analysis, materials planning and control systems, quality improvement, and strategic decisions. The Business component provides an understanding of business fundamentals as well as current business trends and practices. MSCM students take courses in both engineering and business analytics to gain competencies that facilitate supply chain decision making. Finally, the work experience component provides real-world work experience through an internship that directly relates to students’ education. Students are expected to be able to graduate with a minimum of 97 credit hours. Learning Competency Goals Upon finishing the program, our students will be able to: Apply critical analysis to support a recommendation for supply chain operations problems. Communicate supply chain analyses, decisions, and recommendations effectively to diverse stakeholders using appropriate written, oral, and data-visual formats. Apply quantitative methodology to support decision making in the context of supply chain and operations management. Possess skills that make them professionally ready Why Consider a Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Major Western’s Bachelor of Science degree program in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management prepares students for success in today’s global manufacturing and supply chain marketplace. Designed in partnership with industry, taught by dedicated and engaged faculty, and validated for current relevance by our advisory board, the curriculum for a B.S. degree in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management prepares students with the tools, knowledge, and experience to be productive contributors and future leaders in the global business community. The Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management degree is unique in the blending of core business, manufacturing, supply chain, analytic and engineering courses into a comprehensive degree program. Combined with relevant internship experience, students leave the program uniquely prepared for successful careers in industry.

Official transcripts (an official transcript evaluation from an approved organization may also be required). GPA: 2.5​ (Transfer: 2.0).