Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Supply Chain Management programs typically require completion of general business coursework, specialized supply chain courses, electives, and sometimes learning outcomes or skill demonstrations[1][2][3]. Below are example requirements and structures from various universities.
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Core Business and General Education Requirements:
- Completion of university-wide general education or core curriculum credits (often 45–46 credits)
- Completion of a general Business Core (typically 28–33 credits), which may include courses in accounting, economics, statistics, management, and finance[2].
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Supply Chain Management Core Courses:
- Principles of Supply Chain Management
- Service Operations Management
- Supply Chain Logistics Management
- Transportation and Logistics Management
- Sourcing and Procurement
- Quality Management
- Managing Projects and Change
- Data-Driven Decision Making[1][2][4][8]
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Electives/Specializations:
- Students often choose electives in areas like Sustainable Supply Chain, Supply Chain Analytics, Retail Management, International Accounting, Marketing Analytics, Project Management, and Business Process Engineering[1][2].
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Total Credit Requirements:
- Most BCom/BS Supply Chain Management programs require around 120 to 124 total credits, including all university requirements, business core, and specialized supply chain courses[2][4].
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Admission Requirements (General):
- High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA (commonly 2.0 or higher)
- Some programs accept an associate’s or bachelor’s degree for transfer students[5].
- Standardized tests (SAT/ACT) are not always required[5].
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Learning Outcomes:
- Graduates demonstrate capabilities in strategic planning, process improvement, inventory management, compliance, data analysis, technology application, negotiation, and global sourcing[7].
References
- [1] CSU Sacramento BS in Business Administration (Supply Chain Management)
- [2] Quinnipiac University BS in Supply Chain Management Curriculum
- [3] University of Saskatchewan – Bachelor of Commerce (Supply Chain Management)
- [4] Temple University – Supply Chain Management Major
- [5] WGU – Supply Chain and Operations Management Degree
- [7] George Brown College – Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Supply Chain Management)
- [8] Miami University – Supply Chain and Operations Management, B.S.
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