Undergraduate Programs
BSBA: Supply Chain Management
Supply chain is how products get from idea to doorstep, making supply chain management (SCM) professionals in-demand across every industry. In the Bachelor Science in Business Administration (BSBA) SCM major from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business, you’ll learn SCM skills through hands-on experience and connect with companies hiring supply chain professionals before you graduate.
Supply Chain Management
Program Overview
Supply chains are how products get from an idea to your doorstep. It brings together the professionals, companies and processes that make it happen, from sourcing materials and manufacturing products to managing inventory, transportation and delivery.
SCM is about keeping all those pieces moving. You’ll learn how to use data, technology and problem-solving to make better decisions, manage costs, work with suppliers and respond when plans change. Those skills are valuable across industries, from manufacturing and retail to health care and technology.
As a student in one of Haslam’s largest and most established majors, you’ll build a strong foundation in business, develop specialized supply chain expertise and gain practical experience through a required internship.
Supply Chain Management
Why Study Supply Chain Management?
A Top Supply Chain Program
Gartner places UT’s undergraduate supply chain management program No. 2 in North America, where it has ranked among the best for more than a decade. That standing comes from a program built alongside industry: an advisory board of more than 40 senior supply chain executives helps shape the curriculum, so what you study reflects what companies actually need.
Learn by Doing
A required internship puts classroom concepts to work, and the department’s connection to Haslam’s Global Supply Chain Institute provides access to the field’s latest research and best practices. Supply chain clubs and student organizations round out the experience, helping you graduate with both the knowledge and the network to start a strong career.
Supply Chain Management Student Spotlight
Lindsey Cauble
Cauble, an SCM and accounting major and member of UT’s Pride of the Southland marching band, is working to secure an SCM internship to continue her exploration of the field. After graduation, Cauble hopes to combine her interest in sports with her dual majors and work for a large sports team.
Supply Chain Management
Career Opportunities
SCM majors have plenty of opportunities to connect with employers before graduation. Through the college’s job fairs and employer connections, you can meet recruiters from leading companies and explore internships and full-time opportunities. You can also take part in speed networking events with companies in Haslam’s Supply Chain Forum, held each fall and spring.
Haslam SCM graduates go on to careers in logistics, procurement and consulting across industries, including retail and consumer goods, healthcare, technology and transportation. Some alumni work as area managers at Amazon, project managers at Dell, transportation analysts at Kimberly-Clark, logistics specialists at Pilot, product specialists at Porsche and procurement specialists at IBM. Others launch their careers through supply chain rotational programs with companies such as Bridgestone Americas, Chick-fil-A and Clorox.
95%
Graduates employed or pursuing higher education
$61,909
Average supply chain management graduate salary
SCM Career Paths
Project Manager
Project managers keep projects moving from planning to completion. They work with clients to define project goals, coordinate vendors and materials and assign responsibilities across the team. They also manage schedules and budgets, solve problems as they arise and make sure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Transportation Analyst
Transportation analysts look for ways to make a company’s transportation and distribution operations more efficient. They research shipping options, analyze processes and costs and identify better ways to move products from one point to another.
Logistics Specialist
Logistics specialists help keep products moving efficiently from suppliers to customers. They coordinate purchasing, transportation and warehouse operations while working with suppliers, companies and customers. They also use technology to track inventory, monitor demand and keep tabs on products throughout the shipping process.
Procurement Specialist
Procurement specialists help companies find and manage the vendors they rely on. They research suppliers, negotiate prices and contracts, create purchase orders and track shipments. They also evaluate vendor performance and look for ways to reduce costs, improve service and get the best value for the company.
Majoring in Supply Chain Management
Haslam’s SCM program combines a strong business foundation with the latest ideas and practices in supply chain management. You’ll build the decision-making, problem-solving and analytical skills employers look for, then put those skills to work through a required internship.
Outside the classroom, you’ll have plenty of ways to connect with other SCM students and build your network. Career events connect you with employers, while student clubs and organizations give you opportunities to get involved and find your community within the department.
Required Major Courses
- SCM 309: Supply Chain Analytics and Decision Making
- SCM 413: Logistics Operations
- SCM 414: Manufacturing and Service Operations
- SCM 421: Global Strategic and Sustainable Sourcing
- SCM 460: Global Strategies for Supply Chain Management
- SCM 489: Internship in Supply Chain Management
Available Collateral
- Real Estate Collateral
Optional Concentrations
- Supply Chain Management Major, BSBA – Business Analytics Concentration
- Supply Chain Management Major, BSBA – Collateral Option
- Supply Chain Management Major, BSBA – Heath Integrated Business and Engineering Program
- Supply Chain Management Major, BSBA – Information Management Concentration
- Supply Chain Management Major, BSBA – International Business Concentration
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Admissions & Aid
First-year and transfer students apply to UT, then pursue the major once enrolled. The resources below cover how to apply, what the degree costs and the scholarships and financial aid available to Haslam students.
Scholarships
Haslam awards more than $5 million in scholarships to students each year, including college and departmental awards. Once you’re a continuing undergraduate student, you can apply through the university’s Continuing Undergraduate Student Scholarship application each year to be considered for available opportunities.
Scholarship criteria vary. Awards may consider financial need, academic achievement, involvement in student organizations or research and other aspects of your overall student profile.
Ready for More Information?
Want to learn how Haslam can help put you on a career path? Contact the college for program details and next steps.