Course Listing For Supply Chain and Logistics Mgmt Courses

Introduction to the design, operation, and control of domestic and international supply chain and logistics systems. Emphasis is placed on transportation, distribution and warehousing in the business enterprise. Pre-requisites: NONE

Focus is placed on effective global sourcing including demand planning and order fulfillment. The role of customer demand and materials management is emphasized.

Analysis of business information systems such as Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for warehousing and logistics.

Application of business analytic techniques such as linear programming for intermodal transportation and inventory management. Additional mathematical model building techniques to direct order fulfillment and transport are addressed. Pre-requisite: MA 102 or MA 120 or MA 215.

Introduction to the legal and regulatory process. The role of law in business operations and the influence of government structures at the international level are introduced. Pre-requisites: NONE

Strategies to marketing in a globally competitive environment are addressed. Topics include international product adaptation and multicultural consumer behavior. Pre-requisites: BA 252

Topics include six sigma methodology and tools, lean thinking practices and tools, process mapping, and dashboard applications for business process improvement. Prerequisite: BSCL 320

Introduction to project management and an analysis of business processes utilizing the Lean philosophy and Six Sigma methodology. Emphasis is placed on tools for continuous improvement in an organization. Course Prerequisite: Senior Status (90+ semester credit hours) and MA102 (College Algebra). The following is highly recommended: have taken or currently taking BSCL 335 Quality Management and MA 215 (Applied Statistics).

This course examines the nature, characteristics, and culture of the online environment to understand, develop, and implement marketing strategies and tactics for conducting effective online commerce. Emphasis is on the hardware/software tools necessary for internet-based commerce, encompassing the basic marketing principles that allow marketing professionals to execute marketing strategy in the dynamic computer mediated environment. Prerequisite: BA 252

This course focuses on tariffs and international regulatory systems, global financial systems, and international political and legal systems. Students will study international trade policy, including NAFTA and WTO, and how free trade and fair trade are differentiated.

International carrier operations and sourcing strategies for import, export and distribution of materials and finished goods are examined. Covers facility location and off shoring of operations. Prerequisites: BSCL 305 and BSCL 310

Focus is placed on the economic and service characteristics of international transportation. The role of government and the documentation requirements of global exporting and importing are emphasized. Also included are distribution techniques, major transportation modes and their capabilities and limitations. Prerequisites: BSCL 305 and BSCL 310

The legal framework of conducting business internationally including international law, contracts, carrier liability and world trade policy are examined. Prerequisites: BSCL 325 & BSCL 415

Examines the value chain and innovation cycle from product conceptualization, technical feasibility, design specification, materials sourcing and product marketing. Prerequisite: BSCL 305, BSCL 310, BSCL 315, BSCL 320, BSCL 325, BSCL 330, BSCL 335, BSCL 410, and BSCL 415

Analyze approaches to optimize supply chain relationships and business outcomes with vendors and carriers. Included are negotiation strategies for costing and pricing, bidding process and contracting. Prerequisite: BSCL 305, BSCL 310, BSCL 315, BSCL 320, BSCL 325, BSCL 330, BSCL 335, BSCL 410, and BSCL 415

Student develops a final project to solve significant operational problems and identify improvement opportunities in a service or manufacturing firm using integrated supply chain management strategies. Prerequisite: BSCL 305, BSCL 310, BSCL 315, BSCL 320, BSCL 325, BSCL 330, BSCL 335, BSCL 410, BSCL 415, BSCL 425, BSCL 435, & BSCL 440