Supply Chain Management Minor
Contact
Golshan Madraki, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Program Director, Supply Chain Management
gmadraki@une.edu
Mission
The College of Business at the University of New England is a caring and collaborative community that offers a student-centered and technology-driven education. Emphasizing experiential learning, our ecosystem equips graduates with essential skills and knowledge for successful careers through industry-focused programs that promote innovation, teamwork, ethical leadership, a global perspective, and social responsibility.
Program Description
The Supply Chain Management program at the College of Business strives to:
- Prepare students for ethically and socially responsible roles in supply chain management, emphasizing sustainable practices and ethical decision-making in logistics, procurement, and operations.
- Develop students’ ability to recognize, analyze, and solve complex supply chain problems, including optimizing inventory, managing risk, and enhancing supplier relationships.
- Equip students with the skills to effectively present and communicate supply chain strategies, findings, and solutions to diverse audiences, including stakeholders, clients, and team members.
- Support students in achieving their personal and professional goals within the field of supply chain management, providing them with the tools and knowledge needed for long-term career success.
- Prepare students for entry-level positions in a wide range of supply chain management roles, including:
- Supply Chain Analyst: Analyzes data to improve the efficiency of moving goods from suppliers to customers.
- Procurement Analyst: Evaluates suppliers and prices to help a company buy the best materials at the best cost.
- Operations Planner: Plans daily production and workflow to ensure products are made and delivered on time.
- Demand Forecaster: Predicts future customer demand to help businesses plan production and inventory.
- Transportation Manager: Oversees the movement of goods to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Inventory Control Specialist: Tracks and manages stock levels to avoid shortages or overstocking.
- Warehouse Operations Supervisor: Manages the team and processes in a warehouse to ensure efficient storage and shipping.
- Distribution Manager: Coordinates the delivery of products from warehouses to customers or retailers.
- Sourcing Specialist: Finds and negotiates with suppliers to get the best quality materials or services.
- Supplier Relationship Manager: Builds and maintains strong partnerships with suppliers for long-term collaboration.
- Freight Coordinator: Arranges and tracks shipments to ensure goods are delivered on time and in good condition.
- Supply Chain Consultant: Advises companies on improving their supply chain to save money and work more efficiently.
- Logistics Coordinator: Organizes and monitors the flow of goods from suppliers to customers.
Transfer Credit
See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.
Admissions
See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.
Financial Information
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more tuition and fee information, please consult this catalog’s Financial Information section.
Curricular Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Required Courses | ||
| BUMG 200 | Management | 3 |
| BUMG 307 | (Operations Management ) | 3 |
| BUMK 320 | Retail Marketing | 3 |
| BUMK 405 | Sales Management | 3 |
| or BUMG 335 | International Management | |
| BUSC 310 | Project Management (Project Management) | 3 |
| BUSC 320 | Quality Management (Retail Marketing ) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Academic and Technical Standards
Supply chain management minors must earn a minimum of a 2.0 GPA ("C") in all listed courses to meet the requirements of the minor.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply data-driven technologies and business principles to solve business challenges.
- Evaluate ethical frameworks to make responsible business decisions.
- Demonstrate effective teamwork characterized by professionalism and accountability.
- Present sustainable business solutions that integrate global awareness and social responsibility.
- Apply key supply chain principles to solve supply chain problems.
- Develop a systematic (top-down/bottom-up) perspective to diagnose and address supply chain problems.
- Implement project management principles (planning, scheduling, resource allocation) to lead and execute real-world supply chain projects.
- Demonstrate proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting supply chain data to make data-driven decisions.