Business Administration
Supply Chain Degree
Become a supply chain leader who gets shipments where they need to go.
OFFERED AS:
Major
FORMAT:
In-Person
CREDITS REQUIRED:
120
Are you interested in understanding how your orders get to you? Do you want to become an industry leader who ensures that shipment orders arrive on time and within budget?
The supply chain management major at Kutztown University is a four-year program that trains you to become a pro in logistics. This is your golden opportunity to learn how to make things, move things and even run things smoothly and successfully for a business.
So, are you ready to learn how business gets done?
Why Choose KU for a Supply Chain Degree
Welcome to the supply chain management major within our Bachelor of Business Administration program! Our courses and professors prepare you to take the next step toward a successful career in logistics.
When you choose KU, you choose a high-quality education that offers real leadership, management and technical experience at an affordable tuition rate.
Don’t wait to apply. Your career begins here.
As a supply chain management major, you are guaranteed real-world experience both in and outside of the classroom!
Top 10 skills you'll gain with a supply chain degree
The best part about pursuing a logistics degree at Kutztown University is the number of skills you’ll learn throughout our program.
The following skills are exactly what future employers are looking for:
- Data analysis and forecasting
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Inventory and warehouse management
- Logistics and transportation management
- Process optimization
- Supply chain technology
- Decision-making with certainty
- Team building and motivation
- Conflict resolution and ethical leadership
- Strategic visioning
Student Learning Outcomes
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Business Administration BSBA (Core)
- Communication
a. Oral Communication: communicate effectively by speaking clearly, concisely, and convincingly, using appropriate business conventions for the field of study.
b. Written Communication: communicate effectively by writing clearly, concisely, and convincingly, using appropriate business conventions for the field of study. - Interpersonal Skills: demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, especially working in teams.
- Critical Thinking
a. Data Analysis: analyze data by using appropriate technology.
b. Decision Making: analyze issues critically and make relevant decisions by identifying and assessing the significance of key factors and assumptions. - Functional Knowledge: identify, define, and apply current fundamental concepts, principles, and practices in the disciplines of business, including globalization.
- Societal Impact
a. Ethical Judgment: identify ethical breaches and how they adversely impact stakeholders.
b. Social Responsibility: evaluate how business decisions impact the welfare of society.
- Communication
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Business Administration, Supply Chain Management (BSBA)
- Understand the concepts and principles of supply chain management.
- Appraise how the environmental forces (such as technological, economic, and political forces) affect the performance of a supply chain.
- Evaluate the principles and strategy to establish an efficient, effective, and sustainable supply chain.
Kutztown's supply chain program set me up for success in not only finding a job but being successful in a job after graduation. Through real world experiences like networking and site visits, Kutztown gave me a great education and great experiences I would not have gotten elsewhere.
Scott Juliano '24, TM Logistics Coordinator, NFI IndustriesSupply Chain Degree FAQ
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What jobs can I get with a supply chain degree?
As a supply chain management major, also referred to as a logistics degree, there are many career paths you can choose.
Browse through the list of job titles below along with the national salaries for each, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics (2023):
- Purchasing agent: $56,804
- Logistics or supply chain analyst: $66,400
- Logistics manager: $67,189
- Operations manager: $71,166
- Data analyst: $74,377
- Purchasing manager: $79,610
- Distribution manager: $77,376
- Production manager: $77,988
- Supply chain manager: $90,713
- Procurement analyst: $71,415
- Sourcing manager: $99,443
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What degree do you need for supply chain management?
If you’re an aspiring supply chain manager, you will need a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in supply chain management to begin your career. And what better place to earn a logistics degree than at Kutztown University, a school located to major metro areas with plenty of internship and job opportunities.
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What are the application requirements/deadlines for KU’s logistics degree?
You can find all application information here.