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Supply Chain Management (BBA)
This degree prepares students to solve problems and meet organizational goals in settings including business logistics, distribution, supply chain management and domestic and international transportation management.
Supply Chain Managers are responsible for the entire chain of supply for a business, creating and delivering the products and services to the customer. This strategic and tactical functional area is critical to business success, working with marketing to meet customer needs and expectations. Supply Chain Management includes demand planning, supplier management, manufacturing, operations, logistics, transportation and distribution. Best yet, USF’s Joliet location in Will County is home of North America’s largest inland port. This transportation hub area has eight major rail lines, important truck freight distribution routes, and extensive warehouse and distribution facilities. Logistics and related businesses are the county’s third largest employer, with continuing growth expected. In the U.S., supply chain jobs encompass over one third of all employment (HBR 2018).
An added benefit, seniors who feel inspired to keep studying to obtain an MBA or M.S. degree may take graduate-level courses during their last two semesters for dual undergraduate and graduate credit. That means students can take nine graduate-level credit hours during senior year, and can complete their MBA or M.S. one year after graduating if they attend full time. See course catalog for additional details about the “3 to Degree” program.
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This major positions students for successful careers in supply chain management (SCM). SCM enables companies to plan and transport products through their global supply chain, from supplier sources to manufacturing to distribution to customers. SCM is a critical, strategic part of a business enterprise and offers lucrative careers. Supply chain management professionals provide companies with cost effective solutions, while ensuring customer satisfaction. This growing field needs talent!
— Dr. Carol Lindee, COBHA Associate
Professor
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THIS DEGREE?
You might work in roles including:
• Vice President/General Manager
• Corporate/Division Manager
• Supply Chain Manager/Director
• Operations Manager
• International Logistics Manager
• Purchasing/Procurement Director
• Transportation Manager
• Warehouse Manager
The 2021 IDES statewide wage database indicated that Illinois manager salaries in supply chain areas range from $63,000-$91,000 entry level, $102,000-$128,000 median, and $136,000-$159,000 for experienced staff.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics from May 2021 reported mean wages of $72,540 for Purchasing Agents, $105,580 for TransportationDistribution Managers and $134,590 for Purchasing Managers.
GROW THROUGH REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
Faculty members and administrators in USF’s College of Business & Health Administration are extremely involved in the regional business community. That means they’ve got connections, and they’re constantly being exposed to companies offering impressive internship opportunities. So many, in fact, that there are typically more opportunities than students to fill them! This is a key advantage to becoming a business major at USF. While not a requirement for graduation, internships are strongly encouraged because they offer junior and senior students invaluable real-world learning experiences. Internships can be paid or unpaid, and involve 10-25 hours of work per week for academic credit.
The University of St. Francis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and is authorized to operate as a post-secondary institution by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (ibhe.org). Programs in the College of Business & Health Administration are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.org).
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