Why Supply Chain Management at UT Southern?
Build a career that keeps the world moving. Supply Chain Management at UT Southern combines academic excellence with hands-on preparation for the challenges, opportunities, and careers shaping today’s global marketplace. Our program prepares students for successful careers in purchasing, logistics, transportation, operations, and supply chain management across a wide range of industries.
Supply Chain Management combines a strong foundation in business with specialized knowledge of how organizations efficiently move products, services, and information from suppliers to customers. Through courses such as Purchasing, Transportation, Continuous Improvement, and Quality Systems, students develop practical skills in operations, problem-solving, efficiency, and quality management while learning to navigate complex business challenges.
At UT Southern, we emphasize academic proficiency, ethical decision-making, leadership, and effective communication. Your education culminates in a senior Capstone experience that allows you to apply your knowledge to real-world business challenges and graduate prepared to improve processes, solve problems, and create value in today’s supply chain-driven economy.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for individuals with a supply chain management degree stands at $82,320, reflecting the opportunities available to our graduates.
A Word About Minors and Concentrations
The Business Program offers a variety of minors and concentrations designed to provide students with opportunities to develop specialized knowledge and skills that complement their academic and career goals. These options allow students to broaden their understanding of business, explore areas of interest, and tailor their education to meet the evolving needs of today’s professional environment.
Program Details
Degree Type
Bachelor of Business Administration
Program Coordinator
Dr. Jim Greene, P.E.
Minors and Concentrations:
- Accounting
- Agriculture
- Business Minor for Non-BBA Majors
- Entrepreneurship
- Management Information Systems (MIS)
Minor in Business for Non-Business Majors
The Minor in Business for Non-Business Majors provides students with a foundational understanding of essential business concepts and practices. Regardless of a student’s chosen field, most careers require some level of business knowledge, including communication, management, finance, marketing, and decision-making. This minor gives students the business foundation needed to complement their primary area of study, better understand the organizations in which they work, and prepare for success in today’s business environment.
What’s Possible With a Degree in Supply Chain Management?
A Supply Chain Management degree from UT Southern can lead to much more than traditional logistics. It combines business, purchasing, operations, transportation, problem-solving, and quality management, preparing graduates for rewarding careers across a wide range of industries. Prepare for a career that makes an impact, gain hands-on experience, and grow as a leader in a community dedicated to helping you reach your goals.
Career options include:
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Logistics Coordinator
- Operations Coordinator
- Inventory Analyst
- Continuous Improvement Specialist
- Transportation Coordinator
- Production Planner
- Quality Analyst