Program Requirements

First Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

102-112Principles of Management3This course explores the four key managerial functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Learners gain personal insights through assessments and feedback, while learning to apply theoretical concepts to their potential managerial practices. The course emphasizes global applicability, preparing learners for diverse leadership roles.

103-102Microsoft Office Suite2The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to Microsoft Office Suite and how it is used in academic, personal, and business environments. The students will become familiar with the Office user interface and use it as they work with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Navigate the Office interface by using tabs, ribbons, and groups.

152-132Database 138 Weeks | Program studentThis course is designed as a first database course, this course introduces students to the concepts of relational database management and beginning SQL. Students explore the history and evolution of databases and investigate current database usage in industry. This relational model is examined and utilized as students' practice creating, populating, manipulating, and querying multi-table relational databases using the SQLite database.

182-105Intro to Supply Chain Mgmt1Fall onlyStudents will investigate career options and learn related job skills, salaries, and employment trends in the supply chain management field. Students will practice job seeking skills as they research a particular job and company. Students will develop a cover letter, resume, and a follow-up letter. Common interviewing and communication skills required for the supply chain management professional will also be addressed.

628-100Automated Systems2Fall onlyThe course will allow students the opportunity to identify the use and application of automation in a supply chain. The application of automation technology in a supply chain system continues to advance based on the changing trends with today’s consumers. The need to identify, locate and ship a product in the supply chain needs to be executed instantaneously with a great deal of certainty. Students will learn about the application of automation, mechanisms, fluid power and proper safety protocol in the supply chain setting.

801-136English Composition 13This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing, and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.

TOTAL CREDITS:14 

Second Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

102-114Managing Operations3Designed for mid-management careers, this course emphasizes practice of management skills. Topics covered include: strategic process management, manufacturing systems, operations strategy, product design, process technology selection, capacity planning, resource planning and scheduling, inventory control, project management and quality/productivity improvement tools and strategies.

182-120Fundamentals of Supply Chain3Spring onlyStudents will gain a foundation in the basic concepts of managing a supply chain including the planning and control of materials into, thru, and out of an organization. Students will practice skills in activities based on functional areas such as demand management, sourcing and procurement, production planning and conversion of raw materials into finished goods, inventory management, warehousing, and transportation including delivery to end customers.

801-196Oral/Interpersonal Comm3Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.

804-189Introductory Statistics3Students taking this course will learn to display data with graphs, describe distributions with numbers, perform correlation and regression analyses, and design experiments. They will use probability and distributions to make predictions, estimate parameters, and test hypotheses. They will learn to draw inferences about relationships including ANOVA.

809-198Intro to Psychology3This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors, and social influences. Additional topics include research methods, biological and environmental impacts, development, sensation and perception, consciousness, intelligence and stress. This course directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social, and vocational settings.

TOTAL CREDITS:15 

Third Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

102-188Project Management3The learner applies the skills and tools necessary to design, implement, and evaluate formal projects. Each learner will demonstrate the application of the role of project management by developing a project proposal, using relevant software, working with project teams, sequencing tasks, charting progress, dealing with variations, budgets and resources, implementing a project, and assessing the outcome.

106-116Database1Fall only | 103-102This course incorporates database skills including how to plan, create, and manage data. Students will apply software features to the successful completion of business-related projects and scenarios.

182-130Princ of Distrib & Logistics3Fall onlyStudents will gain a foundation in the basic concepts of planning and control in distribution and logistics. Students will examine topics such as designing supply and distribution channels, activities of warehousing and transportation. Students will complete an in-depth evaluation of transportation management. Global transportation, transportation services, forward and reverse logistics, and related technology will also be addressed.

182-142Princ of Inventory Mgmt3Fall onlyStudents will develop an understanding of the role of inventory within the supply chain. Students will apply decision making skills and complete activities on topics including inventory control, performance measurements, inventory flow, physical inventory management, and warehouse and distribution center management. Students will also explore related technology and integrated forecasting, planning, scheduling, and transportation topics.

623-130Lean Fundamentals2This class provides an introductory study of the Lean Manufacturing philosophy to reduce or eliminate waste in a manufacturing setting. The students will become familiar with the fundamental 5-step process sequence of Lean: 1) Specify value from the customer perspective, 2) Identify the value stream steps for product families and eliminate waste, 3) Improve product flow to increase value creating steps, 4) Improve value connections with upstream customers, and 5) Stabilize processes and continue improvement for waste reduction. Lean terminology and tools used such as 5S will be examined along with the benefits and pitfalls encountered in implementation.

809-195Economics3Designed to give an overview of how a market-oriented economic system operates, and it surveys the factors which influence national economic policy. Basic concepts and analyses are illustrated by reference to a variety of contemporary problems and public policy issues. Concepts include scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and global economic issues.

TOTAL CREDITS:15 

Fourth Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

102-109Business Analytics3103-170 or 103-102Students will utilize common business software to analyze datasets present in typical business management situations, translate the analysis into business recommendations that will improve business performance, and effectively create and present analysis recommendations to decision-makers.

182-140Advanced Operations Planning3Spring onlyProvides a fundamental knowledge and understanding of inventory planning principles and techniques that are used at each level in the planning process, from strategic to tactical. The course provides practical examples and exercises, giving participants an opportunity to practice and enhance their own planning skills and execute strategies to meet the needs of the customer.

182-144Enterprise Resource Management2Spring onlyStudents will learn about the application of data and other sources of information collected to assist in decision making process in the supply chain system. Students will identify how software can be used to improve the supply chain in order to generate efficiency in the process. Students will also identify the positives and negatives of an Enterprise Resource Planning system.

182-146Supply Chain Internship2Spring onlyStudents will obtain practical, hands-on experience while applying skills developed in the Supply Chain Management program at an approved site with employer and instructor supervision. Professional behavior, good communication, and positive interpersonal skills will also be demonstrated. Students must have approval from the instructor to enroll in this course.

625-110Mfg & Quality Assurance3804-189 or concurrentDevelops an overview knowledge of quality assurance to provide instruction in methods for measuring quality within manufacturing processes. Students learn the components of a quality assurance program such as quality goals, benchmarks, leadership, and motivation. This course addresses the philosophies of leaders in the field, industry trends, quality standards (ISO and Six Sigma) and how quality assurance relates to specialties in manufacturing, food, biotechnology, micro/nano electronics, service, and pharmaceuticals.

809-166Intro to Ethics: Theory & App3This course provides a basic understanding of the theoretical foundations of ethical thought. Diverse ethical perspectives will be used to analyze and compare relevant issues. Students will critically evaluate individual, social and professional standards of behavior, and apply a systematic decision-making process to these situations.

TOTAL CREDITS:16