Bachelor of Science in
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
The Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management helps students develop skills for managing procurement, maintenance and transportation.
About the Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Logistics and supply chain management are two crucial elements that work together to keep businesses performing at optimal levels. From aircraft and cars to computers and furniture, manufacturers rely on a steady supply of parts and raw materials to produce their goods and distribute them.
Embry-Riddle's Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management equips graduates with the necessary skills to tackle the challenges and complexities found within distribution management.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates an 18% growth rate in logistics and supply chain job openings between 2022 to 2032. Through rigorous coursework and hands-on experience, our students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the procurement, maintenance, globalization and transportation of material, personnel, equipment and facilities.
Student Learning Outcomes
You will have the opportunity to learn the following while studying logistics and supply chain management:
- Modeling approaches for effective problem-solving and decision-making.
- Technology, process and people solutions for warehousing, distribution and transportation operations.
- Inventory management methods that optimize the supply chain from end to end.
- Purchasing and procurement policies and procedures in varied business settings.
- Metrics for tracking and analyzing supply chain performance.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Career Opportunities
Careers and Employers
Embry-Riddle graduates are set to enter the workforce in industries employing logisticians such as the federal government, aerospace product and parts manufacturing, transportation equipment manufacturing and general manufacturing, with a placement rate of 100% within a year of graduation.
Graduates of the online supply chain management degree often secure roles as:
- Air Cargo Managers
- Logisticians
- Parts Procurement Specialists
- Supply Chain Managers
- Supply Transportation Logisticians
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Salary Information
Pursuing an online supply chain management degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University provides students with competitive salaries averaging $93,500 annually, as of 2022.
DETAILS
About Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the Worldwide & Online Campus
The world today is a dynamic environment where supply and demand are constantly changing. To address this, a curriculum has been developed that will enable students to emerge as certified supply chain professionals.
With companies struggling to bridge the skills gap, Embry-Riddle covers a range of topics including technology, processes and people solutions for warehousing, distribution and transportation operations. Our online supply chain management degree also explores inventory management methods that optimize the supply chain, purchasing procedures and metrics for tracking supply chain performance.
SAP Student Recognition Award
Students who take the three-course sequence of SAP courses (LGMT 236, LGMT 400 and LGMT 430) will be eligible for SAP recognition. For more information, visit the SAP Student Recognition Award page.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Information
- Credits: 120
- Online or In-Person: Fully online, EagleVision Virtual Classroom or see if a Worldwide location is close to you.
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Students will:
- Describe the methods of supply chain management.
- Evaluate procurement processes in supply chain management.
- Evaluate distribution processes in supply chain management.
- Evaluate operational processes in supply chain management.
- Describe the importance and challenges of supply chain integration.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
General Education
| General Education | ||
| Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Humanities, and Social Sciences may be chosen from those listed below, assuming prerequisites are met. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level specified. | ||
| Communication Theory and Skills | ||
| ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Any Communication Theory and Skills above ENGL 106 | 3 | |
| Humanities* | ||
| Humanities elective (lower or upper level) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (Upper Level) | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| ECON 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Physical and Life Science | ||
| Physics/Biology/Meteorology | 6 | |
| Mathematics | ||
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| or STAT 222 | Business Statistics | |
| Any College Algebra or Higher Math or any Statistics (Credit cannot be awarded for STAT 211 or STAT 222) | 3 | |
| Computer Science | ||
| Any Computer Science | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Core/Major
| Business Core | ||
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MMIS 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MKTG 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| ACCT 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| OBLD 317 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| FINE 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| BUSW 335 | International Business | 3 |
| BUSW 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| LGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| MGMT 436 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| Logistics & Supply Chain Management Core | ||
| BUSW 352 | Business Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| LGMT 200 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management and the Profession | 3 |
| LGMT 236 | Principles of Procurement Management | 3 |
| LGMT 331 | Transportation Principles | 3 |
| LGMT 400 | Business Process Integration | 3 |
| LGMT 430 | Business Process Configuration | 3 |
| LGMT 444 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Electives
| Transfer Credit, Minor, or COB Electives | 15 | |
| Technical transfer credit, any Worldwide minor, or College of Business 200-300-400 level electives. | ||
| Open Electives | 12 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
Plan of Study (BSLSCM)
Year One
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
| Any College Algebra or Higher Math | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| ENGL 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Physical and Life Science | 3 | |
| Speech/Any Communication Theory | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| ECON 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Any Computer Science | 3 | |
| ECON 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year Two
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities elective (lower or upper level) | 3 | |
| ACCT 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| ACCT 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Physical and Life Science | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| OBLD 317 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MMIS 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| FINE 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Humanities Elective (Upper Level) | 3 | |
| MKTG 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year Three
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BUSW 352 | Business Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| LGMT 200 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management and the Profession | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| LGMT 236 | Principles of Procurement Management | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| LGMT 331 | Transportation Principles | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| BUSW 335 | International Business | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year Four
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| BUSW 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| LGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| LGMT 400 | Business Process Integration | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| MGMT 436 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| LGMT 430 | Business Process Configuration | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| LGMT 444 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Open Elective (Minor/Elective) | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
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