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Supply Chain Management R E L AT E D P RO G R A M S C E R T I F I C AT E
Global Transportation & Logistics
ACCREDITATIONS The University of St. Francis is accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (ibhe.org). The Supply Chain Management program and others in COBHA are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.org).
This degree prepares students to solve problems and meet organizational goals in settings including business logistics, distribution, supply chain management and domestic and international transportation management. Supply Chain Managers are responsible for the entire chain of supply for a business, creating and delivering the products and services to the customer. This strategic and tactical functional area is critical to business success, working with marketing to meet customer needs and expectations. Supply Chain Management includes demand planning, supplier management, manufacturing, operations, logistics, transportation and distribution. Best yet, USF’s Joliet location in Will County is home of North America’s largest inland port. This transportation hub area has eight major rail lines, important truck freight distribution routes, and extensive warehouse and distribution facilities. Logistics and related businesses are the county’s third largest employer, with continuing growth expected. In the U.S., supply chain jobs encompass over one third of all employment (HBR 2018). An added benefit, seniors who feel inspired to keep studying to obtain an MBA or M.S. degree may take graduate-level courses during their last two semesters for dual undergraduate and graduate credit. That means students can take nine graduate-level credit hours during senior year, and can complete their MBA or M.S. one year after graduating if they attend full time. See course catalog for additional details about the “3 to Degree” program.
Supply Chain Management
This major positions students to have successful careers in supply chain management. It enables companies to plan and transport products through their global supply chain, from sources to manufacturing to distribution to customers. and is a critical, strategic part of a business enterprise and offers lucrative careers. Supply chain management professionals provide companies with cost effective solutions, while ensuring customer satisfaction. This growing field needs talent! Carol Lindee, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Logistics, Supply Chain & Analytics
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People in the field of supply chain management might work in roles including: • Vice President/General Manager • Corporate/Division Manager • Supply Chain Manager • Operations Manager • Logistics Director/Manager • Purchasing/Procurement Director • Traffic Manager • Warehouse Director/Manager In Illinois, the salaries expected by managers and professional staff in supply chain areas ranges from $51,000-63,000 at entry level, $81,000-97,000 at median, and between $108,000-$128,000 for experienced staff.
Faculty members and administrators in USF’s College of Business & Health Administration are extremely involved in the regional business community. That means they’ve got connections, and they’re constantly being exposed to companies offering impressive internship opportunities. So many, in fact, that there are typically more opportunities than students to fill them! This is a key advantage to becoming a business major at USF. While not a requirement for graduation, internships are strongly encouraged because they offer junior and senior students invaluable real-world learning experiences. Most internships are paid experiences (though some are unpaid) and involve 10–25 hours of work per week for academic credit.
(Source: IDES statewide wage database 2016)
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