Supply Chain Management BS

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About the Program

Shape how modern businesses operate and build a career at the center of the global economy. UMass Boston’s Supply Chain Management BS provides direct exposure to companies and professionals leading a rapidly expanding field with global opportunities, job security, and high earning potential. Students don’t just study supply chain management, they step directly into the networks, systems, and challenges that define the field today. Backed by an active advisory council and deeply connected to Boston’s business ecosystem, this hands-on supply chain management program builds job-ready skills, confidence, and career momentum, preparing you to drive business performance and help companies do more, do it better, and do it smarter.

Here’s your chance to:

Access industry-sponsored opportunities, including scholarships, awards, and memberships supported by corporate partners invested in student success.
Develop business operations skills through experiential learning, including simulations, case competitions, and real-world projects.
Attend events that connect students with employers, showcase career paths, and prepare you for internships and full-time supply chain career opportunities.

industry partners offering networking, internships, and real-world opportunities

University Survey, 2025

of businesses need improvement in their supply chain

MeritAmerica.org, 2025

projected growth for the global supply chain management market by 2026

MeritAmerica.org, 2025

Real Supply Chain Experience That Drives Your Career

Learn the foundations of supply chain management, from logistics to operations, and gain hands-on experience through opportunities like BEST Boston, where you’ll work with real organizations, apply your skills to real-world challenges, and build career-ready expertise.

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Career Possibilities

From finance and healthcare to tech and tourism, the Supply Chain Management BS helps you build skills to use across industries, paving the way for long-term opportunity and career versatility.

Here’s where this degree can take you:

Purchasing Manager
Operations Manager
Logistics Manager
Distribution Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Inventory Manager

Example Employers of Program Graduates

Employers of UMass Boston's Supply Chain Management program graduates include:

Student Stories

This major has already paid off—I’ve earned multiple promotions while still completing my degree, and that’s been incredibly motivating. Supply chain professionals are truly the ‘jack of all trades’ in business, and the demand for these roles is only growing, especially in the Boston area across industries like biotech, healthcare, retail, and logistics.

Benny D., Current Student

The program helped me kickstart my career in operations at an Amazon Delivery Station. I chose this program because I’ve always been curious about how everyday goods move from Point A to Point B, and the classes really helped break that down! I learned the basics of labor and demand planning, warehouse layouts, and what it takes to be an effective leader. If you’re still deciding on a program, I definitely recommend looking into UMass Boston's Supply Chain Program!

Phillip L., '25

Plan Your Education

How to Apply

First Year Student Deadlines: Fall

Early Action I: November 1
Early Action II: January 1
Regular Decision: February 15

Transfer Student Deadlines:

Fall Semester (Domestic): June 15
Spring Semester: December 15

Please review the first-year and transfer apply pages for important information about application requirements, deadlines, and application status check.

Apply as a First-Year Student

Apply as a Transfer Student

Financing Your Education

Become a Beacon and pursue your passion in UMass Boston’s diverse, supportive environment. Many students across our 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs receive financial aid—providing access to an education that’s exceptional and affordable. For additional information regarding tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar’s Office or send an email to Bursar@umb.edu.

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Undergraduate Scholarships

Scholarships for Transfers

Program Details

Curriculum

Required Business Foundation Courses (9 Credits)

MSIS 110 - Introduction to Computers and Information Systems 3 Credit(s)
MSIS 212 - Managerial Decision Making 3 Credit(s)

Complete one of the following courses:

MSIS 111L - Managerial Statistics 3 Credit(s)
ECON 205 - Statistical Methods 3 Credit(s)
MATH 125 - Introductory Statistics 3 Credit(s)
PSYCH 370 - Statistics 3 Credit(s)
SOCIOL 350 - Social Statistics 3 Credit(s)

Business Core Courses (24 Credits)

AF 210 - Financial Accounting 3 Credit(s)
AF 211 - Managerial Accounting 3 Credit(s)
AF 301 - Introduction to Financial Management 3 Credit(s)
MGT 303 - Managing Organizations 3 Credit(s)
MGT 330 - Business Environments and Public Policy 3 Credit(s)
MGT 331 - Managerial Ethics and Social Issues 3 Credit(s)
MKT 301 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credit(s)
MSIS 301 - Operations Management 3 Credit(s)

Required Supply Chain Management Courses (6 Credits)

SCSM 454L - Supply Chain Management 3 Credit(s)
SCSM 495 - Lean Operations and Process Improvement 3 Credit(s)

Electives (9 Credits)

Complete three from below

MSIS 480 - Management Science and Information Systems Internship 3 Credit(s)
SCSM 350 - Strategic Operations 3 Credit(s)
SCSM 450 - Service Operations Management 3 Credit(s)
SCSM 451 - Operational Risk Management 3 Credit(s)

No more than one of the following courses:

AF 325 - Theory of Corporate Finance 3 Credit(s)
AF 363 - Cost Accounting 3 Credit(s)
IT 360 - Enterprise Software 3 Credit(s)
MGT 434 - Mngng Global Environ 3 Credit(s)
MKT 310 - Data Analysis for Marketing Management 3 Credit(s)
MSIS 425L - Project Management 3 Credit(s)

Required Capstone (3 Credits)

MGT 490 - Strategic Management 3 Credit(s)

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
Develop critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills.
Demonstrate sound ethical reasoning skills.
Integrate understanding of issues concerning diversity and globalization in business management.

Graduation Criteria

Degree Requirements

If this is the student’s only or primary major, the degree requirements below must be completed for graduation. See graduation requirements for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete 51 credits from 17 courses including three business foundation courses, eight management core courses, five supply chain management courses, and one capstone.

MAP Program: Students must complete the Management Achievement Program (MAP) as part of the major.

Pass/fail: No courses taken pass/fail may be applied toward the major.
Residency: At least six courses for the management core must be completed at UMass Boston.

Contact

Contact the College of Management Undergraduate Programs

McCormack Hall, 5th Floor, Room 610
617.287.7760

upo@umb.edu

BEST Boston

Learn more about BEST Boston (Business Engagement for Students). BEST Boston is UMass Boston College of Management’s 10-week paid consulting experience during the summer with local businesses.

This program is free for businesses, offering them talent to solve problems and create solutions while supporting education. It’s a win-win for students and businesses, boosting workforce and economic development in the Boston area and across Massachusetts.

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