BS in supply chain management
Learn supply chain management from expert faculty. Their flexible program will help you earn a good living as a supply chain manager, logistics coordinator and more.
Creating the formula for success
The University of Michigan-Flint is an accredited leader in supply chain education. Students nationwide seek admission into its Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management program. Most enroll for the program’s flexibility and abundant student support. This support includes:
- Preparation for the Project Management Professional exam
- Dedicated advisors
- Attentive professors
- Career guidance
- Student groups
- Experiential education
- Access to the world’s third-largest alumni network
Join the leaders and best in supply chain management. Enroll in the School of Management’s BS in Supply Chain Management program today.
Fully accredited
Our BS in Supply Chain Management program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This credential shows that we subscribe to the highest standards in supply chain education.
AACSB is the global standard-setting body for business education. Only 6% of all business schools are accredited by AACSB.
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Why earn this degree here?
Flexible program
We provide what is arguably the nation’s most flexible BS in Supply Chain Management program. This program is available in the following formats:
- In person
- Remote synchronous (i.e., online, live attendance)
- Remote asynchronous (i.e., online with recordings)
- Hybrid (i.e., any mix of the above)
Attentive professors
We employ the leaders and best. Each professor is an experienced, tested and respected supply chain expert.
Our faculty frequently publishes research about supply chain issues. Most instructors have also previously worked in private industry.
Outside experience helps professors bring practical knowledge into the classroom.
Student group and conference
Students have established the Supply Chain and Operations Management Association.
They have also presented their academic research at the annual Meeting of the Minds. This conference is the first step toward publication for many undergraduates.
Both SCOMA and MOM provide students with opportunities to network with professionals, lead and earn recognition.
Free Tuition with the Go Blue Guarantee!
UM-Flint students are automatically considered, upon admission, for the Go Blue Guarantee, a historic program offering free tuition for high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the Go Blue Guarantee to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.
Curriculum overview
This program gives students the knowledge they need to manage supply chains. It emphasizes the understanding of operations strategy, procurement, logistics and analytics.
Phase 1:
Business courses
Start with a variety of foundational business courses.
Phase 2:
Supply chain courses
Continue by taking 14 required supply chain courses.
Phase 3:
Track courses
Customize your education by choosing one of three tracks.
Phase 4:
Special topic
Gain insight into emerging trends during a custom course.
Career outlook
Operations research analysts earned a median annual salary of $91,290 in 2024. This finding comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
That year, businesses employed more than 112,000 operations research analysts. This labor force is estimated to grow by more than 22% within a decade.
Put differently, employers will need more than 24,000 additional operations research analysts by 2034. This growth potential ranks it No. 9 on USBLS’s list of Fastest Growing Occupations.
22%
Job outlook for 2024-2034
$91,290
2024 median pay
112,100
Number of jobs as of 2024
Top industries
- Automotive/Transportation
- Food and Beverage
- Health Care/Pharmaceutical
- Manufacturing
- Technology
Top roles
- Logistics coordinator
- Operations research analyst
- Procurement manager
- Purchasing agent
- Supply chain manager
Top employers
- General Motors
- Hurley Medical Center
- Penske Logistics
- RXO
- ZF Group
Academic Advisors
SOM’s support staff is on site — not across town. These experts’ goal is to assist students with their academic and career development. This assistance includes help with one’s:
- Choice of major, minor and classes
- Resume and cover letter
- Job shadowing experience
- Profiles on LinkedIn and Handshake
- Search for paid short-term projects using Parker Dewey
- Internship or job search
- Career Fair preparation and interview practice
Have questions? Contact us for more information.
Dedicated advisor
Career guide
Scholarships
UM-Flint’s generous supporters have established more than 300 scholarships, some of which benefit numerous students. Of these scholarships, 32 provide SOM students nearly $300,000 annually.