Operations and Supply Chain Management, B.S.

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Program Description

The bachelor degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management produces career-ready graduates to meet the growing demand for employees with this skill set. The program of study consists of both a theoretical and hands-on, practical approach to learning. Practical knowledge is gained by requiring each graduate to sit for at least one professional industry certification exam (Domo, Lean, Six Sigma, Project Management), and complete either an internship or an independent study applying skills and tools learned throughout their coursework. Further, students will benefit from the program’s connection with industry leaders who advise program directors regarding course offerings and course content that is most valuable on the job market. Students will also be provided multiple opportunities to interact and network with industry partners on in-class projects, internships, and full-time employment post-graduation. Students will gain knowledge in core topics such as analytics for business decisions, business decision optimization, supply chain management, simulation for business applications, and quality management tools and techniques (Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, etc.). Graduates will be prepared to enter the job market in a variety of industries such as technology, healthcare, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics.

Matriculation Requirements

Program Requirements

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My Educator requires a score of 80% or higher. IM 2010 or IM 2600 require a grade of B- or better.

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 May not choose a course previously taken for business or program requirement.

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits required in the BS degree; at least 40 credit hours must be upper-division courses.
2. Overall grade point average 2.0 or above with a minimum of 2.5 GPA in all Woodbury School of Business courses. No grade lower than a "C-" in core and specialization courses.
3. Residency hours: Minimum of 30 credit hours of business courses through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements. Students are responsible for completing all prerequisite courses.
5. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
6. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.

NOTE: Students will be limited to 9 hours of upper-division credit prior to completing matriculation.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are Certified Online Courses, meeting UVU’s high standards for quality and accessibility.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will have the ability to comprehensively explore issues, ideas, and events in the process of making business evaluations and decisions.
2. Students will be effective oral communicators who can present in a professional and informative way.
3. Students will be articulate communicators who can write in a professional and informative way.
4. Students will have a functional understanding of core business concepts and principles across disciplines.
5. Students will have the ability to analyze, conduct, and present (in both written and oral formats) business solutions in operations & supply chain contexts.