Core Courses

MGMT 3000 Integrated Operations and Supply Chain Management

3.00 Fall, Spring, Summer. An integrated view of how supply management, operations, and logistics functions create value for customers. Concepts studied include: design of operations and supply chain strategies, systems, and processes; coordination and control of material and information flows; and decision-making tools for supply chain management and integration with other business functions. Approved for distance education.

MGMT 3300 Supply Management and Global Sourcing Strategies

3.00 Fall, Spring, Summer. Supply management with a focus on global business. Topics include the supply strategy, supply management processes and organization, competitive bidding and e-procurement systems, outsourcing and offshoring, supplier selection and evaluation, global sourcing, legal and ethical sourcing, total cost models for capital equipment purchases, services purchasing, sustainability and social responsibility sourcing. Case studies and experiential learning are used. Prerequisite: MGMT 3000 (concurrent registration in MGMT 3000 permitted). Approved for distance education.

MGMT 3380 Supply Chain Analysis and Decision-Making

3.00 Fall, Spring. Supply chain information systems as sources of supply chain data are discussed. Supply chain data analysis and modeling using spreadsheets and other software are used to support decision-making. Key supply chain performance indicators are examined and dashboards are developed. Specific applications include spend analysis, supplier scorecards, quality metrics, demand forecasting, inventory systems, scheduling systems, and supply networks. Prerequisites: Prior credit or concurrent registration in MGMT 3000 and IS 2000.  Approved for distance education.

MGMT 4410 Customer-Driven Design and Delivery of Quality Goods and Services

3.0 Fall, Spring. Philosophies and methods for using customer needs to design and deliver quality goods and services. Covers design and conformance quality. Topics include quality planning, control, and improvement; voice of the customer and the market; quality design and new product development; six sigma; lean; quality function deployment; failure modes and effects analysis; statistical process control; capability analysis; and reliability. Prerequisite: BA 2110 and C or better in MGMT 3000. Credit not allowed for this course and MBA 5410.

MGMT 4420 Integrated Logistics Planning and Analytics

3.00 Fall, Spring. Overview of the logistics function in a global supply chain. Topics include logistics demand management, transportation and distribution analytics, logistics service quality, logistics information and communication technology, cycle counting, vendor managed inventory, warehousing, transportation regulations and pricing, rate negotiation, third party logistics, and global logistics strategy. Prerequisites: C or better in MGMT 3000. Credit not allowed for this course and MBA 5420.

MGMT 4450 Demand Driven Supply Chain Planning and Operations

3.00 Fall, Spring. Examine the demand driven processes necessary to effectively plan and schedule operations in a supply chain. Focusing on the planning hierarchy of sales and operation planning, master production scheduling, and materials requirements planning, additional emphasis is placed on distribution requirements planning, flow, and capacity within operations systems and the supply chain. Prerequisites: C or better in MGMT 3000. Credit not allowed for this course and MBA 5450.

MGMT 4470 Supply Category Management and Negotiation

3.00 Fall, Spring. Develop and implement supply category strategies. Conduct a supply market analysis and recommend sourcing strategies. Assess the total value offered by suppliers including price and cost analysis, and evaluate supply chain risks. Prepare for and conduct supplier negotiations. Develop and manage contracts and on-going supplier relationships. Emphasis on experiential learning and team projects. Prerequisite: C or better in MGMT 3000. Credit not allowed for this course and MBA 5470.