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 4061	4	Marketing & Distribution Channels (prereq: MKTG 3011, 3041)
IDSC 3202	4	Analysis and Modeling of Business Systems (prereq: IDSC 3001)
BLAW 3062	2	Contract Law and Corporate Regulation (previously BLAW 3058)
MGMT 4044	4	Negotiation Strategies

Please note that some course numbers and titles have changed for Fall 2022. You will not receive credit for a course that you previously completed under the old course number. Refer to this full list for details.

Please note that all classes are not offered every semester. Please check the class schedule on One Stop for details.

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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 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.

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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

Find more key career info by major/industry

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)
Integrated Supply Chain and Operations BSB/Master in HRIR

Student organizations that may interest you:

Undergraduate Supply Chain Operations Club

Contact Undergraduate Program

Email: CarlsonUG@umn.edu