Program Overview
The University of North Texas's B.S. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a four-year program that equips students with the skills necessary for a successful career in the field. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, real-life interaction with industry professionals, and a required paid internship. This program is nationally recognized for its innovative curriculum and prepares graduates for a wide range of positions in the supply chain industry.
Program Outline
Degree at University of North Texas
Degree Overview:
The B.S. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the University of North Texas is a four-year, on-campus program requiring 120 credit hours. It is designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in logistics, either as a practitioner or an academic. The program emphasizes critical thinking, real-life interaction with logistics executives, company case studies, and a required paid internship.
Objectives:
The program aims to provide students with a well-rounded, state-of-the-art education in logistics and supply chain management, using a "learn today, apply tomorrow" classroom philosophy. The curriculum is designed to develop students' skills in:
- Supply chain management decision-making
- Problem recognition/solution generation
- Teamwork
- Leadership ability
- Oral and written communication
Teaching:
- The program utilizes a "learn today, apply tomorrow" classroom philosophy.
- The curriculum is developed with input from industry professionals, including the Dallas/Fort Worth Roundtable of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, the North Texas Commission's Logistics Development and Marketing Committee, and an advisory board of 20 senior logistics executives.
Careers:
The B.S. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management prepares graduates for employment in a wide range of positions and types of firms across the entire supply chain. Graduates typically obtain jobs in:
- Freight broker
- Logistics or Operations Analyst
- Account sales
- Production and Inventory Planning
- Fleet or Railroad operations
- International logistics including Ocean freight and Marine freight management Graduates may advance their careers as:
- Account Executives
- Director of Logistics
- Director of Transportation
- Director of Operations
- Gartner Research ranked the program 6th among all undergraduate logistics and supply chain management programs in North America.
- The Dallas-Fort Worth area is a national leader in distribution, transportation, and logistics services, providing students with internship and full-time employment opportunities at over 250 area firms.
- Students can achieve professional certification in transportation, logistics, and distribution (CTLD) from the American Society of Transportation and Logistics.
- The program is offered at both the Denton and Frisco campuses.
- Faculty members publish in leading journals in the field of logistics and supply chain management.
