Supply Chain Management

The concentration in Supply Chain Management complements our established accelerated Business Administration curriculum's solid grounding in management and leadership. Six new industry-specific modules deliver an in-depth application to the challenges of the supply chain environment, giving students a practical foundation in managing the supply chain and a clear understanding of the strategic importance of a well-functioning supply chain.

Because supply chains span the globe, the program explores risk and sustainability issues. In addition, various Lean Manufacturing philosophies are examined within the framework of improving quality, reducing costs and providing the customer with value.

In addition, the concentration addresses the unique systems required for successfully managing the supply chain and how the demand side of the value chain must be integrated with the supply side.

Real World Connection

The structure of classes reinforces the importance of experiential and team-based learning. Students are teamed up and work together on projects and presentations inside and outside the classroom. Students are encouraged and expected to voice their opinions and reflect on their learning. Classes take many forms but generally consist of some lectures with real-life applications of theory, class discussions, reviews of assignments and presentations.

Learning Goals

Supply Chain Management Curriculum Map

Upon graduating from Muhlenberg College, students in the Accelerated Supply Chain Program will be able to: 

• Demonstrate written and oral communication skills appropriate for business situations.
• Evaluate opportunities for process improvement, efficiency improvement, effectiveness improvement and integration.
• Coordinate the transportation of products globally.
• Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to make sound decisions in the business and supply chain environment.
• Recognize the ethical and corporate social responsibilities of organizations and their supply chain.
• Operate effectively when in teams both as a leader and as a member.
• Describe the role of warehouses and distribution centers, apply industry principles and terminology, and understand distribution productivity measures.
• Identify software applications and explain how they are utilized to improve business, sourcing, and logistics processes.
• Evaluate and identify sustainable sourcing practices, procedures, and risk management opportunities.

Review the Accelerated Bachelor's of Business Administration Supply Chain Management Program Sheet for course description information.