BS in Business - Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management

Official Program Name:

Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management

School Offering Program:

University of Phoenix

Degree Level:

Bachelor of Science

Program Prerequisites:

Applicants to the University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management program should have graduated from high school or earned a GED. They may be interested in back-end business processes, such as production, circulation, or inventory administration.

Program Description:

The University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management program is designed to teach students principles for effective strategizing, communicating, and decision-making within small and large corporate settings. Program participants have the opportunity to gain a foundation in management, workplace diversity, industry law, finance, and accounting. Within the concentration area, students have the chance to understand the importance of satisfying customer needs in every stage of the operational process - from product inception to end-user acquisition. They also study specialized supply chain planning strategies, such as lean management and Six Sigma, as well as concepts in data management, global sourcing, and competitive viability.

Accreditation:

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org).

Learning Format:

Online and Campus-Based

Program Length / Total Credits Required:

Students must satisfy general education and elective requirements to meet the 120 minimum credit hours (124 for Kansas students) needed to earn a degree. The Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management concentration consists of 18 credits. The business foundation consists of 45 credits.

Financial Aid Available:

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Aid opportunities include federal and state financial aid, grants and loans, employer tuition reimbursement, internal and external scholarship sources, and access to other resources.

Required Courses for a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management:

Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact University of Phoenix to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.

Business foundation courses

• GEN 300: Skills for Professional Development (3 credits)
• ECO 212: Principles of Economics (3 credits)
• BIS 219: Business Information Systems (3 credits)
• MGT 216: Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility (3 credits)
• ACC 280: Principles of Accounting (3 credits)
• COM 285: Business Communications (3 credits)
• MGT 330: Management: Theory, Practice, and Application (3 credits)
• MGT 307: Organizational Behavior and Group Dynamics (3 credits)
• MGT 350: Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making (3 credits)
• RES 341: Research and Evaluation I (3 credits)
• RES 342: Research and Evaluation II (3 credits)
• FIN 370: Finance for Business (3 credits)
• BUS 415: Business Law (3 credits)
• MKT 421: Marketing (3 credits)
• BUS 475: Integrated Business Topics (3 credits)

Integrated supply chain and operations management courses

• ISCOM 305: Systems Operations Management (3 credits)
• ISCOM 424: End-to-End Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
• ISCOM 476: Integrated Supply Chain Applications (3 credits)
• Students must choose three elective courses from the following list:
  • ISCOM 352: Logistics Management (3 credits)
  • ISCOM 361: Purchasing and Procurement (3 credits)
  • ISCOM 370: Strategic Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
  • ISCOM 373: Global Sourcing and Procurement (3 credits)
  • ISCOM 374: Integrated Logistics Management (3 credits)
  • BIS 375: Supply Chain Information Management in Online Environments (3 credits)
  • ISCOM: 386 Service Operations Management (3 credits)
  • MKT 414: Supply Chain Manufacturing and Marketing (3 credits)
  • MGT 420: Managing Quality in the Supply Chain (3 credits)
  • ISCOM 472: Lean Enterprise (3 credits)
  • BUS 488: Business Law in Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
  • ISCOM 383: Global Value Chain Management (3 credits)

Furthering Your Education:

Program graduates could go on to earn a master's degree. Earning a master's degree could allow individuals to gain added knowledge of business operations. An advanced degree may also qualify individuals for new employment ventures or additional workplace responsibilities.

Master's degree options include, but are not limited to:

• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Management