Mar 25, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin (DRAFT) 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin (DRAFT)

Supply Chain Management, B.S.


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         Supply Chain Management, B.S.: 4-year sequence  

This program has an accelerated (UG+GR) option, allowing eligible students to begin their master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. For more information and how to apply, see our Accelerated Programs (UG+GR) information page. 

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Supply Chain Management will prepare students for a career in the supply chain profession by providing specialized training in an increasingly complex and highly technical field. The program integrates selected areas of engineering, business, management, operations, and processes.

The supply chain encompasses the flow of products and information across all companies from the lowest level supplier through the end customer. Supply Chain Managers focus on designing, managing, integrating and optimizing financial and operational performance of the supply chain. Key activities include: launching products, forecasting demand, managing inventory, sourcing suppliers, processing customer orders, planning and ordering materials, scheduling labor, materials and equipment, lean manufacturing, managing quality, managing logistics and transportation, warehousing, spare parts, and returns.

The program addresses knowledge, skills, and applied research essential to supply chain management, including instruction to improve customer service, minimize costs, improve quality as well as the application of best practices and the effective use of technology. Students participate in hands-on, capstone courses and internships to provide experiential learning. Efficient management of the supply chain is critical to the success of a company. Graduates find their skills to be in high demand.

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for Graduation:   120 credits                                                                                                                                                                                 
Stout Core General Education Requirements:   33-36 credits
Major Requirements:   80 credits
Free Electives:    to reach 120 credits

A cumulative 3.0 GPA is required across Math & Quatitative Reasoning, Business and Management Core and Supply Chain Management Core.

Program Requirements


Stout Core General Education Requirements (CGER) (33-36 credits)


Math & Quantitative Reasoning (3-5 credits)


Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)


Humanities & Arts (6 credits)


Natural Science & Wellness (6-7 credits)


Take at least one natural science with a lab.

Civics & Perspectives (3 credits)


Program Designated Courses


Some of the following required courses may fulfill Stout Core General Education Requirements CGER) and program requirements.

Major Studies (80 credits)


Supply Chain Management Requirements (50 credits)


Free Electives to Reach 120 Credits


APICS Exams


Students shall take the sequence of exams required to obtain CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) professional certification offered by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ACSM). The exams and Association for Supply Chain Management is widely referred to and known as APICS.