Bachelor of Science
Operations & supply chain management
Streamline product flow and operational efficiency
Why study Operations & Supply Chain Management? Operations & Supply Chain Management is the discipline that moves the world – and you can be part of it.
Brian d. Gregory, ph.d. Program Chair Operations & Supply Chain Management
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This is an exciting, important major because you will develop expertise that enables you to move the world in the most efficient way possible.
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By earning Franklin’s Bachelor of Science in Operations & Supply Chain Management, you’ll gain the knowledge you need to improve product flow and operational efficiency for most any industry. Products, services, individuals, and technology are in a continual state of flux. For this reason, you will learn how to continually improve the operations and supply chain of a product or service by using past and present data to plan for future sustainable operations and supply chains.
You will learn all the operations management steps necessary to play a crucial role in an organization’s ability to supply its customers with the best possible products and services at the best cost and in the best possible time. By completing this major, you can develop an in-demand skill set in a rapidly growing field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of operations research analysts will grow 22% by 2018.
career opportunities may include • Chief Operating Officer
• Product Manager
• Director of Operations
• Project Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
What expertise will you gain? As a Franklin student, you will experience a full spectrum of courses that help you develop the well-rounded skills and perspective that lay a foundation for lifelong learning and enduring career success. General Education courses will enrich your professional effectiveness as you improve your skills in writing, communication, critical thinking, principles and ethics, and diversity – abilities that employers across all industries value in graduates. Business Core courses are designed to support and expand the knowledge you acquire in your major area. The Major Area coursework is not only comprehensive and immediately applicable, but can also serve as the bedrock for many graduate programs.
PRogram Outcomes • Learn to direct transportation, logistics, outsourcing, and other operations functions • Understand the roles operations and supply chains play in response to natural and non-natural crises • Apply methods of quality management, product and service development, and lean processes • Discover how “green” initiatives and environmental regulations change operations and the supply chain environment
General Education
Business Core
Major Area
uNIVERSITY Electives
ACCT 215
Financial Accounting
ACCT 225
Managerial Accounting
BSAD 220
Business Law
ECON 210
Introduction to Microeconomics
FINA 301
Principles of Finance
MGMT 312
Principles of Management
MKTG 300
Marketing
AMGT 390
Project Management
BSAD 320
Decision Making & Problem Solving
OSCM 378
Foundations of Quantitative Analysis
OSCM 390
Operations Management
OSCM 440
Quality Management
OSCM 450
Supply Chain Management
OSCM 455
Transportation & Logistics Management
OSCM 458
Purchasing & Inventory Management
OSCM 491
Integrated Project Management
OSCM 495
Operations & Supply Chain Management Capstone
Consult the Academic Bulletin for complete information on degree requirements.
Why choose Franklin University? Fully accredited and nonprofit, Franklin University has offered programs designed especially for adult learners for more than 100 years. Today, more than 11,000 students from across the country and around the world choose Franklin each year.
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Each major is designed with the input of industry experts to ensure you gain relevant knowledge. Our students and graduates are known for bringing fresh thinking to the workplace. In fact, in the last year alone, 1/3 of our students earned job promotions prior to graduating. What’s more, thousands of our students and graduates are employed by the nation’s top Fortune 100 companies.
With highly competitive tuition rates that are below the national average, Franklin helps you invest in your future by keeping your education affordable. We also offer tuition assistance and payment options to fit your needs. In fact, in 2009 alone, Franklin students received more than $15 million in scholarships and grants.
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Community and technical college students can finish a bachelor’s degree faster by transferring up to 84 semester hours or 126 quarter hours into Franklin University. With such a seamless transfer process, it’s easy to see why 90% of Franklin students transfer credits from other schools.
If you’re like most Franklin students, you want an education that works around your schedule and offers different learning options. That’s why our courses are offered in 6-, 12-, and 15-week schedules and can be taken on campus at numerous locations, online, or a combination of both.
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