Supply Chain Management (BSBA)

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Appalachian offers a major in Supply Chain Management to prepare professionals who can contribute to organization success through various aspects of supply chain management – including procurement, sourcing, logistics, manufacturing, distribution and quality management.

With the increasing complexity and globalization of supply chains, the demand for supply chain professionals is growing. Many industries are reporting significant shortages in talent, and this program will prepare you to help fill these economic needs.

After Graduation

Employment: Recent employers include Lowe’s Home Improvement, CGI, Reynolds America, Transportation Insight, Sygenta, Georgia Pacific, Amazon, AON Hewitt, Shurtape Technologies, TDL, Lockten, TIAA CREF, Red Classic, Camelot 3PL Software, Target and Ryder, CH Robinson and Deloitte.

Graduate School: Some students choose to stay and complete Appalachian’s MBA degree in one additional year.

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Minors

A minor is not required for this major. In addition to this degree, Appalachian offers a minor in Supply Chain Management.

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Engagement Outside the Classroom

Appalachian Supply Chain Club (ASCC): ASCC offers members a chance to interact with industry professionals, while promoting career and professional development with networking and community involvement. Sponsored by the Charlotte Chapter of ASCM - Association for Supply Chain Management.
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society: Membership in this group is the highest international recognition a student in business can receive in an undergraduate or master’s program at an AACSB accredited school.
Sigma Chi Mu Tau: Sigma Chi Mu Tau is a national honor society that recognizes academic merit and encourages leadership, ethical behavior and commitment to high standards in the pursuit of supply chain management excellence.

Global Learning

Global Learning is a priority for Appalachian State University. Students are encouraged to increase their knowledge of global issues, regions and cultures through any of Appalachian’s 100-plus international courses and events, befriending Appalachian’s 170-180 international students, participating in a study abroad, or pursuing an international service-learning or internship experience.

Admission Requirements

There are no admission requirements beyond admission to Appalachian State University.

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Why Appalachian?

You will study in the Walker College of Business, accredited by AACSB since 1976 and consistently ranked as a best business school by The Princeton Review.
The Business Career Services Office in the BB&T Student Leadership Center offers consultation to all business majors on choosing a career, preparing for interviews and exploring internships and employment.
The Appalachian Supply Chain Club offers student members opportunities to interact with industry professionals, while promoting career and professional development with networking and community involvement. Students who become members of ASCC are also student members of the following global professional societies: ASCM, CSCMP and ISM.
The SCM program recognizes the value of real-world experience. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to participate in an internship.
Students have an opportunity to obtain their Six Sigma Green Belt Certification after completing the Six Sigma and Quality Management course.
Selected students participate in the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference and the Institute for Supply Management Carolinas - Virginia (ISM-CV) Student Case Competition
This program has a 92% job placement rate. Projected growth for supply chain management careers is consistently growing (over 20% through 2020 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics). Entry-level salaries are among the highest of all business disciplines.
Study abroad trips are led by department faculty. Classes have recently visited India, Costa Rica, and others.

Location

Boone and Hickory* and online

*The Hickory Campus location is pending accreditation from SACSCOC for this program. Accreditation is expected in summer 2023.

Careers

Supply Chain Manager
Inventory Manager
Supplier Quality Product Manager
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Logistics Planner
New Product Procurement Planner
Supplier Management Analyst
Inventory Planner
Procurement Manager of Specialist
Logistics Analyst
Supply Chain Consultant
Wholesale and Retail Buyer
Industrial Production Manager

Contacts

Walker College of Business

Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management

Dr. Dinesh Davé
Professor and Director of the Supply Chain Management Program
daveds@appstate.edu
828-262-6239

Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management
At Appalachian State University, students in the Walker College of Business’ Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management learn to drive industry initiatives that develop customer satisfaction and retention, contribute to company profits and build connections with suppliers, distributors and the community. Students majoring in marketing may select a concentration in general marketing, digital marketing or sales. Students majoring in supply chain management (SCM) learn about logistics, operations, strategic sourcing, process improvement strategies and supply chain technologies, enabling them to compete in the global marketplace and help future employers reduce costs, improve profits and expand their markets. Learn more at marketing.appstate.edu.

Walker College of Business
Accredited and well ranked
- Accredited by AACSB International – the premier global accrediting body for schools of business – since 1976. It is among only one-third of U.S. business schools and 15% of business programs worldwide that hold this accreditation.
- Consistently named one of “The Best Business Schools” by The Princeton Review.
Global Emphasis
- An international requirement of all business majors, which can include study abroad in traditional and emerging markets.
- Opportunities to participate in a variety of short-term international programs in locations throughout the world, which are open to all business majors and designed to develop international business skills and intercultural knowledge — including the Holland Fellows Program for Business Study in Asia, which provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for selected students to gain global business acumen through a semesterlong international sustainable business consulting project, alumni mentorship, career coaching and a uniquely curated business study abroad experience.
- The annual Global Opportunities Conference, which highlights innovative and entrepreneurial ways of addressing global challenges.
Highlighting Sustainability
- Leaders in creating a world where environmental, societal and economic qualities exist in balance to meet the resource needs of today and of future generations.
Outstanding Academics
- Small classes and easy access to faculty, who are focused on teaching and learning and engaged in research.
- An emphasis on practical experience and interaction with professionals through the Boyles Lecture Series, McLeod Entrepreneur Summit, Global Opportunities Conference, Business for Good conference and other annual events.
- Accelerated Admission for select MBA programs
Student Support Services
- Student Support Services that include academic advising, scholarships, the Truist Student Leadership Center, which provides opportunities for business students to build job and life skills through professional and leadership development training, and the Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship, which aims to help students and recent alumni launch successful businesses and enhance Western North Carolina’s economy.