Overview
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management (SCM) is offered by the Department of Statistics, Operations, and Data Science. The major is complemented by our student professional organization and our advisory board to share industry best practices from the leaders in the market; these experiences introduce and acquaint students with the variety of jobs and responsibilities in supply chain management and help students identify areas of interest for their careers.
The SCM major provides opportunities for students to learn about supply chain management in an integrated business framework from distinguished faculty and regional industry experts in the area of supply chain management. A key feature of this major is that it provides students with individualized career and academic advising. The SCM faculty also work with the Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD). When taken together, students stay connected with the regional industry associations, leaders, alumni and corporate partners to prepare them for their future challenges upon entering the work force.
Supply chain managers hold careers in forecasting and demand planning, strategic procurement, transportation management, inventory management, supply chain analytics, operations, and international trade, to name a few. They are under constant pressure to ensure a steady supply of materials in a world full of disruptions, and they must do so with sustainability in mind. Our curriculum includes classes in operations, logistics, analytics, project management and lean supply chain, to name a few. We also encourage and value internship experience, and our position in the Philadelphia area provides many rich opportunities. Courses balance theory and practice in supply chain management to bridge the gap between academic and business practices. Fox's business core positions our supply chain management majors to think critically about every facet of a business process, as SCM professionals must work across disciplines, interacting with nearly every department in an organization.
The SCM major requires a high level of quantitative analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving skills; students with an overall GPA of 2.75 or more are recommended to enroll in the major.
Campus Locations: Main and Online
Program Code: BU-SCM-BBA
Student Professional Organization
Temple University Supply Chain Association (TU-SCA) aims to supplement the students' formal education in providing them with the tools needed to succeed in the growing and competitive field of Supply Chain Management. Our student-led organization focuses on professional development, networking opportunities and philanthropic outreach, and provides a community for students who have a shared interest in the field. For more information, contact Misty Blessley.
The SCM program at Fox is intricately connected to industry via the Supply Chain Management Advisory Board (SCMAB), which is composed of supply chain executives from many industries and functions of supply chain management. This group of thought-leaders is instrumental in helping faculty to position our rising young professionals to fulfill the supply chain talent needs of today and tomorrow.
Contact Information
Edo Airoldi, PhD, Chair
Department of Statistics, Operations, and Data Science
1810 Liacouras Walk, Room 339
215-204-4275
airoldi@temple.edu
Misty Blessley, PhD, SCM Program Director
Department of Statistics, Operations, and Data Science
1810 Liacouras Walk
215-204-8150
misty.blessley@temple.edu
Learn more about the Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management.
These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
University Requirements
All new students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
Note that students not continuously enrolled who have not been approved for a Leave of Absence or study elsewhere must follow University requirements current at the time of re-enrollment.
College Requirements
Students must meet College Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration, including the requirements of the major listed below. Supply Chain Management students must attain an overall GPA of 2.0 and a 2.0 GPA in the major to graduate.
Major Requirements
Students must follow the Major Requirements and College Requirements current at the time of declaration. Students not continuously enrolled who have not been approved for a Leave of Absence or study elsewhere must follow University, College, and Major requirements current at the time of re-enrollment.
Requirements of the Supply Chain Management Major
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SCM 3507 | Data Management and Analytics for Business Strategies | 3 |
| SCM 3515 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| SCM 3516 | Transportation and Logistics Management | 3 |
| SCM 3517 | Inventory and Warehouse Management | 3 |
| SCM 3596 | Sourcing and Procurement 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Lean Six Sigma in Supply Chain Management | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
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This is the major capstone and all prerequisites must be met.
Suggested Free Elective Credits to Complement the Major
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SCM 3580 | Special Topics in Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| SCM 3581 | SCM Internship/Co-Operative Experience | 3 |
| SCM 3582 | SCM Independent Study | 3 |
Students are also encouraged to pursue minors that pair well with a Supply Chain major (Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, International Business). Students are encouraged to speak with an advisor in choosing electives or minors that best match their areas of interest.
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management
Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Please note that this plan is suggested only, ensuring prerequisites are met.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| STAT 1001 | Quantitative Methods for Business I | 3 |
| ECON 1101 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| HRM 1101 | Leadership and Organizational Management | 3 |
| ENG 0802 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL [GW] or Honors Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| STAT 1102 | Quantitative Methods for Business II | 4 |
| ECON 1102 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| BA 1103 | Legal and Ethical Reasoning in Business | 3 |
| IH 0851 or IH 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACCT 2103 | Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making | 4 |
| STAT 2103 | Statistical Business Analytics (waives GenEd Quantitative Literacy requirement) | 4 |
| MIS 2101 | Digital Systems | 3 |
| IH 0852 or IH 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MKTG 2101 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| BA 2101 | Professional Development Strategies | 1 |
| BA 2196 | Business Communications [WI] | 3 |
| BA 2501 | Turning Numbers into Knowledge: Visualizing Data | 3 |
| RMI 2101 | Introduction to Risk Management | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| FIN 3101 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MSOM 3101 | Operations Management | 3 |
| SCM 3515 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Business Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SCM 3507 | Data Management and Analytics for Business Strategies | 3 |
| SCM 3516 | Transportation and Logistics Management | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SCM 3517 | Inventory and Warehouse Management 3 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Lean Six Sigma in Supply Chain Management | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Business Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BA 4102 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| SCM 3596 | Sourcing and Procurement [WI] 3 | 3 |
| Business Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Free Elective 2 | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |
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2000-3999 electives can be selected from: ACCT, AS, BA, ECON, FIN, HRM, IB, LGLS, MIS, MKTG, RE, RMI, STAT, SCM, SGM. Please see your advisor for elective suggestions that match your career objectives.
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See Requirements section for list of suggested free electives to complement the major.
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This is the major capstone and all prerequisites must be met.
Accelerated Programs
Students may opt to pursue an accelerated +1 program, enabling them to complete both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in less time than the traditional route.
The following accelerated programs are available to students in the Supply Chain Management BBA:
Fox School of Business and Management
- Actuarial Science MS
- Business Analytics MS
- Information Technology Auditing and Cyber Security MS
- Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship MS