Supply Chain Management Degree

Program Overview

Hiram College's Supply Chain Management program equips students with comprehensive skills in business, forecasting, logistics, and operations. Through practical experiences and a strong ethical foundation, graduates are prepared for careers in manufacturing, project management, and supply chain management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• This four-year undergraduate program offers students comprehensive skills to improve product flow and streamline operational efficiency within the business environment.
• Students gain a strong ethical and analytical foundation through in-depth learning about supply chain management principles.
• They also engage in a wide variety of practical experiences (on and off-campus) to develop professional networks and relevant skills.

Outline:

• The program focuses on coursework in business, forecasting and logistics, sourcing and operations, and economics.
• It emphasizes skills development in written and oral communication, problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking.
• The curriculum includes two capstones:
• One focused on the practical application of supply chain management.

Teaching:

• The program features a 10-1 student-to-faculty ratio for personalized learning experiences.
• Students benefit from faculty expertise with instructors like:
• Morgan R. Clevenger, Ed.D., MBA, Associate Professor of Management
• Tim Shick, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management

Careers:

• Graduates are prepared for various careers in areas such as:
• Manufacturing
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Potential roles include:
• Supply Coordinator
• Purchasing Agent
• Operations Manager
• Planning and Expediting Specialist
• Quality Control Manager
• Distribution Specialist

Other:

• The program resides within The Scarborough School of Business & Communication.
• An online program option is also available.
• Students have access to a career development center offering helpful resources.