Bachelor's in Information Systems and Supply Chain Management - Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management

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Graduates of the STEM-designated supply chain management degree in Information Systems and Supply Chain Management are prepared for careers in the procurement, production, and distribution of goods and services in a global technology-driven environment. Master supplier relationships, risk management, cost efficiency, market analysis, and ethical sourcing. The Bryan School’s location in Greensboro, a major logistics hub, gives our students pursuing a supply chain management degree ample opportunity to connect with industry leaders.

Supply chain management Program Distinctions

  • Industry input and participation in the program provide key insights and valuable networking opportunities for future growth.
  • The Data Analytics minor leverages information technology skills needed in this profession.
  • The Bryan School’s AACSB accreditation in business and accounting places it among the top 1% of business schools in the world.

The Supply chain management Student Experience

  • Faculty works closely with you and provides career guidance throughout the supply chain management degree program.
  • Paid internships are available in a variety of positions including programmers, website developers, procurement specialists, and supply chain and logistical support at companies such as Deere-Hitachi, GMAC, NewBreed, JP Morgan, Syngenta, Brij, Apex Analytics, AIG, VF Corp., M33 Integrated Solutions, and Wells Fargo.
  • Events such as Company Spotlights introduce you to the local business community and provide an overview of available internship and employment prospects for students pursuing a supply chain management degree.
  • There are a variety of student clubs available, such as Alpha Kappa Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, ISSCM Student Organization, National Millennial Community, North Carolina Sales Institute, Spartan Investment Club, and THREADS.

ONLINE OR ON-CAMPUS: EXPERIENCE THE FLEXIBILITY OF UNCG’S Bachelor’s in supply chain management

UNCG’s Information Systems and Supply Chain Management degree offers you unbeatable flexibility, with all four concentrations — Business Analytics, Cyber Security, Information Systems, and Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management — available in a convenient, accessible 100% online format that works with your schedule and doesn’t require you to come to campus. Whether you learn on-campus or online, courses at UNCG’s Bryan School are designed with working students’ busy lives and schedules in mind. 

After Graduating with a supply chain management degree

Program graduates with a supply chain management degree have gone on to become SAP Trainers for large clothing manufacturers, Network Specialists for global communication firms, Programmers and Web Developers for furniture manufacturers, Senior Programming Analysts for ball bearing manufacturers, Production Control Specialists for electronics companies, logistical services for trucking firms, and IT support for large cities in North Carolina. Potential career paths include:

  • Supply Chain Associate
  • Operations Manager
  • Operation Team Member
  • Supply Chain Analyst II
  • Logistics Coordinator/Manager
  • Supply Chain Rotational Development Program

frequently asked questions

Supply chain management is a complex field, involving interconnected processes like logistics, procurement, and operations, often on a global basis. These complexities can make supply chain management seem daunting to study, but earning your supply chain management degree is very manageable with the right approach. As with most courses, strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail play an important role. Hands-on experiences like paid internships can help you further understand supply chain management by immersing you in the real-world field. With already strong demand for supply chain professionals growing significantly as the global economy continues to expand, you can enjoy a rewarding, fulfilling career in supply chain management that makes the effort now worthwhile. 

When you earn your supply chain management degree from UNCG’s Bryan School of Business and Economics, you access a wealth of personal and professional development resources designed to get you career-ready and stand out from your competitors as a well-rounded business professional. You’ll take our Bryan Blueprint Series, a groundbreaking four-course curriculum that focuses on key areas of your development: personal, professional, global and intercultural skills, and leadership. Together with our innovative Bryan Gold career readiness and development app and our Team Leader peer mentor program, you’ll graduate ready to grow and succeed in the highly competitive supply chain management sector. 

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Program Details

Degree Type: Bachelor's

College/School: Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics

Program Type: Majors & Concentrations

Class Type: In Person,Online

Catalog Name: Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, B.S. Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management Concentration

Contact Us

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer
Professor and Department Head
LSiyer@uncg.edu
336-334-4990