Business Administration Major: Supply Chain Management Option (B.S.)

https://www.unh.edu/program/bachelor-science/business-administration-supply-chain-management

The Supply Chain Management (SCM) Option is designed for students eager to leverage data analytics and sustainable practices to optimize the flow of goods and services in global markets.  Recognizing the pivotal role of supply chains in today’s business landscape, the SCM Option equips future leaders with the skills needed to tackle operational challenges and formulate strategic solutions. SCM students will be well-prepared to navigate diverse industries, equipped with an understanding of essential supply chain functions such as planning, forecasting, procurement, logistics, distribution, and price optimization.   Graduates will be ready to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions to real-world business challenges.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement: 128 credits
Minimum Residency Requirement: 32 credits must be taken at UNH
Minimum GPA: 2.0 required for conferral*
Core Curriculum Required: Discovery & Writing Program Requirements
Foreign Language Requirement: No

All Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.

Major Requirements

A typical plan of study follows, showing the major-required courses. Students take 16-18 credits per semester. Discovery Program requirements (including the Inquiry requirement in the first two years) and elective courses are taken as well. Students are expected to follow this course plan. In the first three semesters, students cannot take more than two major courses in a single semester. The options have additional requirements as noted. For an individual  schedule/plan of study, students should check with the Paul College Undergraduate Programs and Advising Office for specific recommendations.

Required Courses
ADMN 401WIntroduction to Responsible Business Management4
ADMN 403Computing Essentials for Business1
ADMN 410Management Information Systems4
ADMN 502Financial Accounting4
ADMN 503Managerial Accounting4
ADMN 510Business Analytics and Statistics4
ADMN 570Introduction to Financial Management4
ADMN 575Behavior in Organizations4
ADMN 580Quantitative Decision Making4
ADMN 585Marketing4
ADMN 775Strategic Management: Decision Making 14
ECON 401Principles of Economics (Macro)4
ECON 402Principles of Economics (Micro)4
MATH 422Mathematics for Business Applications4
or MATH 424A Calculus for Social Sciences
PAUL 405FIRE: First-Year Innovation and Research Experience I 1
PAUL 406First-Year Innovation and Research Experience II1
PAUL 505FOCUS: Finding Opportunities, Careers, and University Success2
PAUL 670BiP-Analytical Intelligence Topics2
PAUL 680BiP-Competitive & Professional Intelligence Topics2

Depending of the choice of option and the specific requirements thereof, students may be able to take PAUL or non-PAUL electives in their junior or senior year. 

Option in Supply Chain Management
Required courses:
SC 680Global Supply Chain Management 4
SC 671Supply Chain Analytics4
SC 775Supply Chain Management Project Experience 4
or SC 770W Supply Chain Management External Experience
Analytics Electives 2
Select one of the following:
International Financial Management
Marketing Analytics
Economics of Artificial Intelligence
Predictive Analytics and Modeling
Database Management
Topics in Accounting
Accounting Analytics
Process Electives 2
Select one of the following:
Managing Business and People Across Borders
Strategic Negotiation and Conflict Management
New Product Development
Retail Management in an Omnichannel World
AI and Emerging Technologies in Business
1

This is the capstone course in the business administration  program, and satisfies the capstone requirement of  the Discovery Program. Students may be required to concurrently enroll in ADMN 700 PAUL Assessment of Core Knowledge (zero credits) for AACSB accreditation purposes.

2

Only one course can overlap between two Business Administration Options.

Sample Degree Plan

This sample degree plan serves as a general guide; students collaborate with their academic advisor to develop a personalized degree plan to meet their academic goals and program requirements.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
ADMN 401W
Introduction to Responsible Business Management
or Management Information Systems
4
ECON 401
Principles of Economics (Macro)
or Principles of Economics (Micro)
4
MATH 422
Mathematics for Business Applications
or Calculus for Social Sciences
4
ADMN 403 Computing Essentials for Business 1
Discovery 4
PAUL 405 FIRE: First-Year Innovation and Research Experience I 1
 Credits18
Spring
ADMN 410
Management Information Systems
or Introduction to Responsible Business Management
4
ECON 402
Principles of Economics (Micro)
or Principles of Economics (Macro)
4
ENGL 401 First-Year Writing 4
Discovery 4
PAUL 406 First-Year Innovation and Research Experience II 1
 Credits17
Second Year
Fall
ADMN 502 Financial Accounting 4
ADMN 510 Business Analytics and Statistics 4
Discovery 4
Discovery 4
PAUL 505 FOCUS: Finding Opportunities, Careers, and University Success 2
 Credits18
Spring
ADMN 503 Managerial Accounting 4
ADMN 580 Quantitative Decision Making 4
Discovery 4
Discovery 4
 Credits16
Third Year
Fall
ADMN 570 Introduction to Financial Management 4
ADMN 575
Behavior in Organizations
or Marketing
4
SC 680 Global Supply Chain Management 4
Discovery 4
PAUL 670
BiP-Analytical Intelligence Topics
or BiP-Competitive & Professional Intelligence Topics
2
 Credits18
Spring
ADMN 585
Marketing
or Behavior in Organizations
4
SC 671 Supply Chain Analytics 4
Supply Chain option course 4
Course selected in consultation with advisor 1 4
PAUL 680
BiP-Competitive & Professional Intelligence Topics
or BiP-Analytical Intelligence Topics
2
 Credits18
Fourth Year
Fall
ADMN 775
ADMN 700
Strategic Management: Decision Making
and PAUL Assessment of Core Knowledge
4
Supply Chain option course or SC 770W 4
Course selected in consultation with advisor 1 4
Course selected in consultation with advisor 1 4
 Credits16
Spring
SC 775 Supply Chain Management Project Experience 4
Supply Chain option course 4
Course selected in consultation with advisor 1 4
Course selected in consultation with advisor 1 4
 Credits16
 Total Credits137
1

Students can explore a second option, second major, minor, or general electives.

Program Learning Outcomes

Goal 1: Business Concepts & Analytical Reasoning, Graduates will apply core business knowledge and critical thinking to address organizational challenges and opportunities.
  • Analyze organizational challenges and opportunities using core business concepts.
  • Apply data-driven reasoning to business decisions using appropriate analytical approaches.
Goal 2: Communication & Collaboration, Graduates will communicate effective and work productively in teams.
  • Communicate original thoughts clearly and professionally in written and oral formats.
  • Contribute effectively to teams, demonstrating individual and collaborative accountability.
Goal 3: Global & Social Responsibility, Graduates will demonstrate integrity and responsibility in ethical, social and global business contexts.
  • Evaluate ethical and social responsibility issues and recommend actions from multiple stakeholder perspectives.
  • Analyze how global and cultural factors shape responsible business decisions.