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Supply Chain and Operations Management
What Will I Learn in a Supply Chain and Operations Management Degree Program?
Students can learn how to manage the buying, selling and manufacturing of goods by getting a degree in supply chain and operations management. During their time in school, students can expect to learn a great deal about business and finance. Core course work might focus on data analysis, global supply chain management, manufacturing control and planning, business strategy, distribution fulfillment and strategic sourcing. These classes will give students the knowledge they need to work as productive and expert professionals in the workplace, capable of managing the wide range of tasks required to keep supplies coming in and finished products going out.
What Can I Do With a Supply Chain and Operations Management Degree?
Most graduates of a supply chain and operations management program go on to work in businesses and factories. These jobs require taking inventory of warehouse levels, working with vendors and supervising employees. Those with accordant experience and education could become chief operating officers, responsible for monitoring the state of a business across the board. There are other careers available to those with this degree as well, including operations researchers, purchasing managers and quality managers.
What Is the Career Outlook for Supply Chain and Operations Management Degree Students?
As companies seek to cut costs and increase productivity, supply chain and operation managers will become increasingly important. For many fields entered by graduates with this degree, job growth will grow steadily over the coming years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Competition for top positions could be fairly strong so those with more education and experience will have an advantage. The salary for graduates of this degree program vary widely, with entry level positions earning $30,000 to $40,000 a year and high-end executive positions topping six figures.
