Supply Chain Management Program Overview
This program provides you with the opportunity to learn how the various elements of a high-performing supply chain operate—both independently and together. In other words, you’ll get an in-depth look at everything from acquiring raw materials to transporting finished products and the interdependencies between them. What’s more, since supply chain management is one of the most critical business disciplines in the manufacturing and services sectors, once you graduate from our program, you can expect to be highly marketable to any company.
Is a Career in Supply Chain Management Right for You?
This program is ideal for anyone who is:
- An efficient multi-tasker
- Broad-minded
- Energetic
- A planner
- A natural leader
Learning Experiences
You can look forward to:
- Small classes in which you get individual attention from your professors
- Faculty with deep industry connections who can give you real-time access to supply chains
Sample Curriculum
For additional information about the Supply Chain Management curriculum, view the Four-Year Curriculum Guide and Academic Catalog.
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year
Choose Ohio First Scholarship
Ashland University has been awarded a grant from the state of Ohio to provide Choose Ohio First Scholarships to outstanding students in a variety of majors. Four programs in the Dauch College of Business & Economics are eligible for this scholarship: Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, Industrial and Systems Engineering and Supply Chain Management. These scholarships support academically strong students who plan to continue to graduate school or employment in STEM industries after completing a bachelor’s degree. Students can receive $3,000 per academic year for four years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled in one of AU's Dauch College of Business & Economics COF programs of study: Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, Industrial and Systems Engineering or Supply Chain Management
- ACT score of 25 or higher; or SAT score of 1200 or higher
- High school GPA of 3.5 or higher
Graduate Outcomes
Demand for supply chain majors is expected to grow by 19 percent over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. So, it shouldn’t be a surprise that four out of five jobs in Northeast Ohio and three out of five jobs in the country fall somewhere within the supply chain.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, those working in supply chain management make an average salary of $79,400 per year.
- Cleveland Guardians (formerly Cleveland Indians)
- Cleveland Clinic
- Nestle
- American Greetings
- Distribution Manager
- Industrial Production Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Operations Manager
- Transportation & Warehousing Manager
- Wholesale & Retail Buyer
- Purchasing Agent
Contact Information
Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management