University of San Diego

There is a growing, worldwide need for qualified business graduates who understand the complex issues affecting the flow of global supply chains – and the demand, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is expected to grow faster in this discipline than any other sector for at least the next ten years.

Nearly every product you can think of is the result of a complex supply chain. From the sourcing of raw materials to delivery of the finished product, supply chain management professionals are involved in every step along the way.

As a supply chain management major, you will learn the intricacies of operations—from production planning to inventory management and warehousing—as well as how to develop and maintain healthy supplier relationships both domestically and globally. Through applied coursework, practical research and real-world experiences you will gain the skills to make the strategic and tactical decisions that will affect every aspect of an organization’s operations, and in turn, will influence the health and well-being of the international business community.

With a national reputation for excellence, USD's supply chain management program provides you with an in-depth understanding of sustainable, socially-responsible management of global supply chains. Your supply chain management degree will equip you with a strategic mindset and the principles, tools and experiences you will need to attain a career in logistics, operations management, purchasing, distribution, transportation, service delivery and general management of global supply chains.