Supply Chain Management Courses (SCM)
Courses for Undergraduates
302 Operations Management (3:3)
Pr. ECO 250, ISM 280, ACC 202 and either 201 or 218
Survey of the operations functions of organizations with emphasis on design and control decisions. Qualitative and quantitative problem-solving methods used to enhance managerial competence in the operations functions. (Formerly ISM 360)
304 Managing and Organizing Projects (3:3)
Pr. major in ACCT, BADM, CARS, ENTR, FINC, HTMT, INTB, ISOM, or MKTG; or permission of the instructor
An introduction to modern methods for defining, planning, managing, and controlling large projects. Computer software and network modeling are used to support the efficient scheduling of interdependent activities. (Spring)
306 Business Logistics Management (3:3)
Pr. C or better in ISM 280; major in ACCT, BADM, CARS, ENTR, FINC, HTMT, INTB, ISOM, or MKTG; or permission of the instructor
Microanalysis of logistics and transportation services including customer service, distribution operations, and purchasing. Topics include customer service operations, order processing, facility design and operations, carrier selection, transportation costing and negotiation. (Fall) (Formerly ISM 306)
402 Logistics and Supply Chain Management (3:3)
Pr. C or better in SCM 302 and ISM 210; major in major in ACCT, BADM, CARS, ENTR, FINC, HTMT, INTB, ISOM, or MKTG; or permission of the instructor
Roles of distribution and materials management in operations. Topics include inventory and distribution management, purchasing, logistics and supply chain management. Appropriate software used to facilitate decision-making. (Fall) (Formerly ISM 402)
432 Supply Chain Management Project (3:3)
Pr. C or better in SCM 306 and 402; ISOM major
Semester-long project involving Supply Chain Management topics. Activities will include project planning, assessment and implementation planning, application of SCM knowledge and critical thinking to real world problems. (Spring) (Formerly ISM 432)
498 Independent Study (1–3)
Pr. permission of instructor, senior standing, and approval of written plan of study prior to registration
May be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours with approval of department head.
Individual study of issues and problems in supply chain management. May include certification components and instruction. Students must arrange time and course requirements with instructor prior to registration.
499 Problems in Supply Chain Management (3:3)
Pr. permission of instructor
May be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours with approval of department head.
Group study and research with class discussion covering current supply chain management topics. Student teams interact with local firms via company projects.
Please refer to The Graduate School Bulletin for graduate-level courses.
