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Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management 100% Online
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership or Business Administration with a Concentration in Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management 100% Online
Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management Online Degree Program Overview
Build value with a concentration in Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management
Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management is a business strategy that connects suppliers, customers and other stakeholders with the objective of increasing efficiency and bringing value to the intended consumer. The focus of logistics and supply chain management is to bring the most value to the customer while reaching a sustainable level of competitive edge.
Think about it like this, if you’ve ever placed an order on the internet and received the right item, in perfect condition, at the correct address, in the right amount of time, you can bet logistics was behind that successful transaction. In addition, you can thank the supplier for making sure the inventory existed and transported correctly. Ensuring that these transactions bring about a positive experience for the consumer are why operations, logistics, and supply chain management professionals are important, and needed.
With a background in Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management, you could find yourself in an environment where you will be responsible for the organization and distribution of goods. It’s also possible you could be in charge of inventory, transportation, warehousing and supervising the flow of services.
ECPI University offers two degree tracks in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration / Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management Concentration. The Project Management Track focuses on leading projects from start to completion. Students will develop the skill set to lead project teams and will use project management tools to successfully manage the different stages of projects, including how to maximize performance and minimize risk.
Additionally, the Leadership Track allows students to develop ethical leadership skills and abilities and the emotional intelligence necessary to lead contemporary organizations. The program emphasizes the creation of a learning environment that encourages change and innovation.
Through ECPI’s year-round schedule, you could earn a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership or Business Administration with a Concentration in Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management 100% online in as little as 2.5 years.
Program Description
At ECPI University, a concentration in operations, logistics, and supply chain management gives students the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to function in a global logistics and supply chain environment by relating models and theory to real-world practical applications 100% online. Students should expect to integrate methods, software applications, policies, procedures, and systems to build effective and efficient supply chain-focused operations. Students should also expect to familiarize themselves with logistical supply chain models and workflow processes. The focus of this program is on key goals of creating and maintaining customer satisfaction, within budget and on time delivery.
Course topics will cover:
- Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Accounting for Business Decisions
- Business Process Improvement
- Business Forecasting and Data Analytics
- Operations Management
Additionally, we offer two degree tracks in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration / Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management Concentration. The Project Management Track and Leadership Track, each track helps develop the skill sets to lead project teams and will use project management tools to successfully manage the different stages of projects, including how to maximize performance and minimize risk and allows students to develop ethical leadership skills and abilities and the emotional intelligence necessary to lead contemporary organizations, respectively.
Possible Career Track
A wide variety of institutions need operations, logistics, and supply chain management workers, so you have options when it comes to deciding whether to go small business or large corporation.
What job could I get with an Operations Logistics and Supply Chain Management concentration?
- Supply Chain Manager
- Logistics Engineer
- Analyst
- Inventory Manager
- Supply-Chain Manager
- Customer Service
- Transportation Director
- Global Logistics Manager
- Operations Director
- Supply Chain Sales
Curriculum
Program Requirements
The below curriculum will be effective on November 8th, 2021. To view the current curriculum, please visit the official ECPI University catalog.
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC160 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC161 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| BUS121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS222 | Ethics in Business | 3 |
| BUS298 | Externship-BUS III | 3 |
| BUS331 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BUS480 | Strategic Planning & Implementation | 3 |
| BUS480L | Strategic Planning & Implementation LAB | 1 |
| ECO201 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO202 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| FIN350 | Financial Management | 3 |
| HRM211 | Introduction to Human Resources Management | 3 |
| LAW225 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MKT214 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC101 | General Accounting | 3 |
| BUS102 | Fundamentals of Customer Service | 3 |
| BUS121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS211 | Introduction to Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BUS222 | Ethics in Business | 3 |
| BUS303 | Organizational Leadership and Management | 3 |
| BUS314 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| BUS321 | Business Organizational Management | 3 |
| BUS331 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BUS460 | Leadership Capstone | 3 |
| ECO202 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAP480 | Arts and Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| COM115 | Principles of Communication | 3 |
| ENG110 | College Composition | 3 |
| ENG120 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| HUM205 | Culture and Diversity | 3 |
| MTH131 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MTH140 | Statistics | 3 |
| PHY120 | Physics | 3 |
| PHY120L | Physics LAB | 1 |
| PSY105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY220 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS108 | Office Applications | 2 |
| COR191 | Career Orientation | 1 |
| FOR110 | Essentials for Success | 3 |
Business Administration Concentration Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BAN317 | Data Analytics and Business Forecasting | 3 |
| BUS102 | Fundamentals of Customer Service | 3 |
| BUS226 | Managerial Processes & Communications | 3 |
| BUS316 | Foundations of Decision Making | 3 |
| OPM227 | Operations Management | 3 |
| OPM307 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| OPM403 | Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management Capstone | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS312 | Accounting for Business Decisions | 3 |
| BUS328 | Business Process Improvement | 3 |
| BUS328L | Business Process Improvement LAB | 1 |
| OPM472 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
| OPM472L | Applied Project Management LAB | 1 |
| Various Electives | 12 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS224 | Change Management | 3 |
| BUS409 | Organizational Dynamics: Motivation and Leadership | 3 |
| BUS460 | Leadership Capstone | 3 |
| Various Electives | 14 |
Organizational Leadership Concentration Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS227 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BUS307 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| BUS312 | Accounting for Business Decisions | 3 |
| BUS317 | Data Analytics and Business Forecasting | 3 |
| BUS328 | Business Process Improvement | 3 |
| BUS328L | Business Process Improvement Lab | 1 |
| BUS403 | Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Capstone | 3 |
| BUS472 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
| BUS472L | Applied Project Management Lab | 1 |
| Various Electives | 28 | |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC206 | Personal Income Tax I | 3 |
| ACC309 | Managerial Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| BUS102 | Fundamentals of Customer Service | 3 |
| BUS224 | Change Management | 3 |
| BUS226 | Managerial Processes & Communications | 3 |
| BUS242 | Technology Optimization | 3 |
| BUS303 | Organizational Leadership and Management | 3 |
| BUS316 | Foundations of Decision Making | 3 |
| BUS328 | Business Process Improvement | 3 |
| BUS328L | Business Process Improvement LAB | 1 |
| BUS345 | e-Commerce & Technology | 3 |
| BUS409 | Organizational Dynamics: Motivation and Leadership | 3 |
| BUS436 | International Business | 3 |
| BUS436 | International Business | 3 |
| BUS496 | Externship-BUS Sr. I-a | 1 |
| BUS497 | Externship-BUS Sr. I-b | 1 |
| BUS498 | Externship-BUS Sr. I-c | 1 |
| BUS499 | Externship-BUS Sr. III | 3 |
| CIS106 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| CIS121 | Logic and Design | 3 |
| CIS150 | Introduction to Networking | 3 |
| CIS223 | Introduction to Databases | 3 |
| CIS282 | Web Interface Design | 3 |
| HRM443 | Staffing and Workforce Diversity | 3 |
| HRM463 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
| LAW225 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MKT440 | Global Marketing | 3 |
| OPM227 | Operations Management | 3 |
| OPM472 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
| OPM472L | Applied Project Management LAB | 1 |
| SOC100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Program Outcomes
Business Administration Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Describe business principles and competencies as applied to local and global environments.
- Evaluate qualitative and quantitative accounting and financial problems, using appropriate tools and technology.
- Create effective plans that maximize business results.
- Apply ethical behavior, professional standards, and social responsibility in the practice of business.
- Demonstrate effective professional business communication.
Business Administration - Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management Concentration
Students in the Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management concentration develop skills necessary to function in a global operations, logistics and supply chain environment by relating models and theory to real-world practical applications. The program integrates the management functions of creating supply chains, beginning with the initial workflow design of critical processes like material sourcing and logistics, through the delivery of outputs to the customer base. The program’s key goals are creating and maintaining customer satisfaction, operating within budget, and providing on time delivery.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Develop and manage a logistics and supply chain model to maximize efficiency and profitability within an organization.
Project Management Track
The project management track focuses on leading projects from start to completion. Students will develop the skill set to lead project teams and will use project management tools to successfully manage the different stages of projects, including how to maximize performance and minimize risk. Core competencies, quality control, and enhancing the customer experience through a collaborative organizational framework are emphasized.
Leadership Track
The leadership track allows students to develop ethical leadership skills and abilities and the emotional intelligence necessary to lead contemporary organizations. The program emphasizes the creation of a learning environment that encourages change and innovation. Students are afforded an opportunity to develop strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Organizational Leadership Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be expected to:
- Conduct organizational research and analysis.
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to make strategic decisions.
- Demonstrate effective communication in a global environment.
- Apply ethical behavior and professional values.
- Develop an organizational community of learning and positive change.
Organizational Leadership - Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management Concentration
The logistics and supply chain management concentration allows students to develop skills necessary to function in a global logistics and supply chain environment by relating models and theory to real-world practical applications. Students will integrate methods, software applications, policies, procedures, and systems to build effective and efficient supply chain-focused operations. The key goals of creating and maintaining customer satisfaction, within budget and on time delivery, is the focus of this program.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Create a successful logistical supply chain model.
- Develop sourcing and transportation workflow processes.
- Apply forecasting tools and methods.
- Relate operations and supply chain management to positive customer relationships.
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