Semester 1
Code
Name/Description
Credits
ADMN 601
Introduction to Procurement
3
You will study the key concepts of purchasing for supply chain management. You will study the acquisition and sale of goods, services, materials, the purchasing cycle, and the integration and alignment of the purchasing function with an organizational strategy. Your studies will include forecasting and statistical analysis, a comparative analysis of centralized purchasing strategies, identification of best practices, and purchasing tools and techniques.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
BCOM 600
Business Communications
3
You will practice written and oral communication skills that managers use on the job. You will study how to write effective letters, emails, and reports. You will plan and conduct meetings and deliver a verbal presentation.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): MGMT 125
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
LEAD 601
Leadership and Professionalism
3
You will develop the knowledge and skills related to professionalism and leadership in the workplace. Additionally, you will create a professional development plan. You will learn key topics such as professional behavior and communication; stress, time and conflict management; leadership approaches and theories, as well as ethics.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): LEAD 600
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
MGMT 605
Introduction to Supply Chain Management
3
You will learn the key concepts and techniques used in the field of supply chain management. You will examine the relationships among strategic objectives, customer expectations, and process management. You will also explore the planning, sourcing and inventory elements of the supply chain management cycle.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
NGTN 600
Negotiation Skills
3
You will develop negotiation skills needed for interactions with suppliers, customers, and multiparty arrangements in the supply chain industry. You will learn about stages of negotiations, sources of influence, and how to prepare and conduct the negotiations. In addition you will become familiar with various factors that impact negotiations including emotional and practical applications.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
Semester 2
Code
Name/Description
Credits
ADMN 602
Strategic Procurement
3
You will examine the strategic importance of procurement on the competitive success and profitability of a modern organization. You will use spend analytics to determine the cost of ownership, manage supplier relationships, and determine the cost of maintaining these relationships. You will develop approaches to analyze an organization’s contract management and category management strategies.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): ADMN 601
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
COMP 602
Information Systems
3
You will study the basic concepts of an information system and its application to the supply chain industry. You will learn about information systems, security, ethics, information technology, data resource management, trends in digital communications, and enterprise resource systems used in the supply chain industry.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): MGMT 605, ADMN 601
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
MGMT 606
Logistics and Distribution
3
You will examine the role of logistics of supply chain management, the transportation of goods and materials, and the warehousing of goods and materials.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): MGMT 605
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
You will examine the use of risk mitigation tools and strategies to inform supply management decisions. You will practice identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating specific risks. You will develop risk mitigation plans for specific risk factors associated with a particular business’ supply chain. You will learn strategies to reduce risk and the impact of risk.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): ADMN 602(concurrent), MGMT 606(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
MKTG 600
Marketing Management
3
You will gain an appreciation of the role of marketing management and marketing strategy to the survival and success of the organization within a competitive and dynamic business environment. You will create and present a comprehensive marketing plan for the marketing activities within a particular industry.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): MGMT 132
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
