Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management

The Department of Decision Sciences' unique Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Science program is the product of a cooperative effort between faculty and industry which has resulted in a curriculum that combines leadership, technology, and operations management. Students majoring in the program receive an integrated professional education. The Operations Management component develops knowledge on process design and analysis, materials planning and control systems, quality improvement, and strategic decisions. The Business component provides an understanding of business fundamentals as well as current business trends and practices. The Engineering Technology segment provides students with a solid grounding in engineering and manufacturing fundamentals, including computer-aided design with materials sciences. Finally, the work experience component provides a real-world work experience that directly relates to students' education.

Learning Competency Goals

• Demonstrate breadth of business knowledge
• Produce quality business documents
• Analyze problems using an ethical perspective
• Analyze the legal implications of business decisions
• Critically analyze problems and defend resolutions
• Solve business problems using quantitative techniques
• Apply a global perspective in conducting business
• Identify and analyze social consequences of business activities
• Understand the importance of environmental sustainability

Why Consider a Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Major?

Western's Bachelor of Science degree program in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management prepares students for success in today's global manufacturing and supply chain marketplace.

Designed in partnership with industry, taught by dedicated and engaged faculty, and validated for current relevance by our advisory board, the curriculum for a B.S. degree in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management prepares students with the tools, knowledge, and experience to be productive contributors and future leaders in the global business community.

The Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management degree is unique in the blending of core business, manufacturing, supply chain and engineering courses into a comprehensive degree program. Combined with six months of internship experience, students leave the program uniquely prepared for successful careers in industry. 

Transportation Manager | Buyer | Systems Manager | Project Manager | Production Supervisor | Inventory Manager | Quality Engineer | Industrial Engineer | Business Systems Analyst | Planner

• The Application for Admission
• $70 non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts (an official transcript evaluation from an approved organization may also be required)
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• Declaration of Financial Responsibility
• An essay that helps the Admissions Committee understand your academic goals, related experiences and/or preparatory course work, and professional goals