Supply Chain Management ,BS
Advertising, Buyer, Distribution, Global Supply, Inventory, Logistics, Negotiation, Procurement, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, logistician, materials, operations
W. P. Carey's supply chain management program is consistently ranked as one of the top supply chain programs in the world, and this cachet provides you an opportunity to be recruited by any of the many leading international companies in many different industries.
Supply chain managers coordinate the production flow of goods and services, enabling the transformation of raw materials into the final products made available to consumers, whether on local store shelves or through online retailers. Supply chain management, involving multiple vendors in different countries, is a key reason that people can buy an ever-increasing variety of goods and services at remarkably low prices.
The BS program in supply chain management provides W. P. Carey School of Business students with an in-depth knowledge of integrated supply chain management. The curriculum focuses on:
- execution systems
- logistics
- negotiations
- operations
- planning
- procurement
- strategy development
Classes are small and use projects and case studies to bring the material to life.
- College/School:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Tempe or Online , ASU Local
- Additional Program Fee: Yes
- Second Language Requirement: No
- First Required Math Course: MAT 210 - Brief Calculus
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Math Intensity:
Moderate
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional Requirements:
First-year admission requirements: Students must have a score of 1230 SAT Reasoning OR 25 ACT score, OR graduated in the top 8% of high school class, OR have an overall high school GPA of 3.40 in ASU competency courses (scale is 4.00 = "A").
First-year applicants should select an additional major when applying for admission. Additional choices may include any of the W. P. Carey business BA programs or any other degree program outside of the W. P. Carey School of Business. Students who are not admissible to a W. P. Carey business BS major and who did not select a second major or are not admissible to their second major choice are placed in a business BA program in the W. P. Carey School of Business.
Readmission requirements: Students must meet first-year admission requirements by way of high school GPA, test score or class rank and must have a transfer GPA of 3.00 (if applicable) and a cumulative ASU GPA of 3.00.
Transfer Admission Requirements:
Transfer admission requirements (30 or more credit hours after high school): transfer GPA of 3.00 and one of the following: 1160 (prior to March 2016) or 1230 SAT Reasoning (after March 2016) or 25 ACT score, or must have graduated in the top 8% of their high school class, or have an overall high school GPA of 3.40 in ASU competency courses (scale is 4.00 = "A"). Transfer students should select an additional major when applying for admission. Additional choices may include any of the school's BA programs or any other business or other degree program outside the W. P. Carey School of Business. Students who are admissible to the university but do not meet admission requirements for this program and did not select a second major or are not admissible to their second major choice will be placed in a Bachelor of Arts program in the W. P. Carey School of Business. Students not interested in the program or campus location may reach out to wpcareyug@asu.edu for assistance selecting another degree program.
Students should visit the W. P. Carey School of Business website to determine if they meet change of major requirements. Students ready to change their major should submit their request through the Advising SOS platform.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
As globalization continues to impact the way people live and work, international experience has become vital to success in every field of business. Through international study and internships, students gain valuable skills employers are looking for, including communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, motivation and a global perspective on business applications worldwide.
The W. P. Carey School of Business recommends these programs for students majoring in supply chain management.
Career track progression could lead to the vice president level in supply chain-related areas. ASU supply chain management graduates are recruited by firms from around the world and in all sectors of the economy, including:
- health care
- manufacturing
- public and private
- retail
- service
Graduates of the supply chain management program are highly sought-after and have excellent placements. The following are some positions that supply chain management graduates have obtained:
- buyer or planner
- distribution manager
- internet marketing analyst
- inventory specialist
- logistics planner
- materials manager
- operations planner or analyst
- planner or analyst
- production coordinator
- supply management analyst
Career example titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience, geographical location, and required advanced degrees or certifications may affect pay scales.
| Career | *Growth | *Median Salary |
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-8.2%
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$189,520
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8.2%
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$98,560
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4.2%
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$98,100
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18.3%
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$77,520
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-7.6%
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$45,240
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4.4%
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$131,350
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8.2%
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$98,560
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Department of Supply Chain Management
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BA 445
wpcarey.scm@asu.edu
480-965-6044
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated Master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
