Logistics & Supply Chain Management

A Bachelor's degree in logistics and supply chain management provides students with an overall background in the areas of business, management and operations. This program trains students to understand inventory cost, operations management and customer service principles.
The majority of the courses offered in a logistics and supply chain management undergraduate degree program are provided through classroom lecture, written assignments and seminars. Some universities even offer the majority of their logistics courses online. Students are encouraged to participate in an internship or work co-op in order to obtain the real-world experience necessary to gain a position in the business field. As with most 4-year universities, colleges offering Bachelor's degree programs in logistics typically require applicants to have the requisite standardized test scores. Before enrolling in a logistics program, students are also often required to complete some general education courses, such as college mathematics, composition, English and economics.
The courses in a logistics Bachelor's degree program focus on both business theories and practicalities. Some examples include:
Marketing theory and practice
Business law
Transportation management, service management
Strategic management, business planning
Logistics systems analysis, tourism logistics
Advanced supply chain management
Popular Career Options
There are a few different types of positions available for graduates of a Bachelor's degree program related to logistics. The most common type of position available is a management position. These positions can have a range of titles, however, including:
Retail buyer
Logistics manager
Cost analyst
Contract manager, procurement manager
Global distribution manager, inventory control specialist
Production coordinator