Supply Chain and Operations Management
Supply chain and operations (SCO) professionals manage the flow of goods, services, and information both within and across organizations. In every organization and in every industry, SCO professionals make sure that products get made, services are provided, and customers are satisfied. SCO professionals:
- …tackle sustainability challenges, including efficient use of resources and responsible sourcing.
- …take a broad view of business by collaborating across functions and organizations.
- …are practical problem solvers and figure out better ways to get work done.
- …are curious about how things work and like to be hands-on.
- …have diverse career options, ranging from positions using strong people-facing communication skills to positions that require detailed analytics.
Major Curriculum
MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM - 22 CREDITS
(SCO 3001 is a prerequisite for all other SCO classes.)
| Course | Credits | Title & Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| SCO 3056 | 4 | Supply Chain Planning and Control |
| SCO 3059 | 4 | Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma |
| SCO 3045 | 2 | Sourcing and Supply Management |
| SCO 3048 | 2 | Transportation and Logistics Management |
| SCO 3072 | 2 | Managing Technologies in the Supply Chain |
| SCO 4065W | 4 | CAPSTONE: Supply Chain & Operations Strategy (prereq: SCO 3056, 3059 and 4 SCO elective credits) |
PLUS 4 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
| Course | Credits | Title & Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| SCO 3041 | 2 | Project Management |
| SCO 3051 | 2 | Service Management |
| MKTG 4060 | 4 | Marketing & Distribution Channels (prereq: MKTG 3010, 3040) |
| IDSC 3202 | 4 | Analysis and Modeling of Business Systems (prereq: IDSC 3001) |
| BLAW 3062 | 2 | Contract Law and Corporate Regulation (previously BLAW 3058) |
| MGMT 4040 | 4 | Negotiation Strategies |
Please note that all classes are not offered every semester. Please check the class schedule on One Stop for details.
Minor Curriculum
MINOR CORE CURRICULUM - 12 CREDITS
(SCO 3001 is a prerequisite for all other SCO classes.)
| Course | Credits | Title & Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| SCO 3056 | 4 | Supply Chain Planning and Control |
| SCO 3059 | 4 | Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma |
PLUS 4 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
| Course | Credits | Title & Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| SCO 3041 | 2 | Project Management |
| SCO 3045 | 2 | Sourcing and Supply Management |
| SCO 3048 | 2 | Transportation and Logistics Management |
| SCO 3051 | 2 | Service Management |
| SCO 3061 | 2 | Lean Thinking |
| SCO 3072 | 2 | Managing Technologies in the Supply Chain |
Please note that all classes are not offered every semester. Please check the class schedule on One Stop for details.
Career
There is a tremendous need for supply chain professionals in a wide variety of industries. Opportunities to begin or advance your career are available in the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota, across the U.S., and around the world. Some initial positions include:
- Buyer/Purchasing Agent
- Consultant
- Demand Forecast Analyst
- Distribution Manager
- Inventory Analyst
- Logistics Management Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Materials Planning Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Order Fulfillment Coordinator
- Product Line Lead
- Purchasing Agent
- Quality Analyst
- Six Sigma Consultant
- Sourcing Manager
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Transportation Coordinator
- Warehouse Manager
Sample Plans
Supply Chain and Operations Management
Supply Chain and Operations w/ fall semester abroad (junior year)
Supply Chain and Operations w/ fall semester abroad (senior year)
Supply Chain and Operations w/spring semester abroad (junior year)
Supply Chain and Operations w/spring semester abroad (senior year)
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Contact Undergraduate Program
- Email: CarlsonUG@umn.edu