Supply Chain Management Program Highlights
Become the strongest link in the chain with a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management.
As long as businesses have warehouses to manage and goods to ship, the world needs supply chain managers. It’s an exciting and challenging career field with many opportunities to grow, and with the right foundation of organizational skills and knowledge of the transportation industry, you’ll be able to go far. Our supply chain management degree can help you get started.
This program helps you learn about all aspects of supply chain management, from raw materials to end users. As a graduate, an incredible number of new career opportunities will be open to you.
- You’ll learn from industry professionals who know exactly what skills you’ll need to succeed on the job. With a combination of classroom time and practical, hands-on learning, you’ll get to take what you learn and turn it into valuable real-world experience.
- Your education will allow you to start working in one of the many types of jobs in supply chain management.
- Many of our graduates go on to work as project managers, demand planners, transportation specialists, warehouse managers, and more.
- The degree in supply chain management at Baker College is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
Learn Your Way
Supply chain management courses are taught on the Cadillac, Muskegon, Owosso and Royal Oak campuses, as well as through Baker Online.
Learn MoreWhy Earn a Supply Chain Management Degree?
This SCM degree provides the skills and knowledge required to be successful throughout a challenging and rewarding career within a supply chain management and logistics occupation. Graduates will have opportunities that utilize a multitude of talents and skills, providing an invigorating and exciting logistics career that never grows stagnant. Potential occupations include demand planner, project manager, vendor-managed inventory analyst, logistics analyst, warehouse management, production planner and transportation specialist.
According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, the supply chain management industry is one of the fastest growing industries within the United States and the world with logistics alone accounting for 9.5% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product.
Students finishing this SCM degree will have completed a well-rounded curriculum including business and general education cores, as well as the major core that examines all aspects of the industry from raw materials to end users and everything in between. Global perspectives combined with cultural diversity are interwoven within the supply chain management curriculum creating an awareness of today’s business environment within which the students will ultimately compete.
Supply Chain Management Curriculum
The Baker College SCM degree is a 4-year, IACBE-accredited program consisting of 120 credit hours (30 general education credits, 27 credits of major courses and 63 credits of business requirements including one 120-hour work experience).
View Full CurriculumSample Courses
Operations Management
Business Analytics
Work Experience
Frequently Asked Questions
Baker College’s supply chain management degree stands out due to its 100% online flexibility, IACBE accreditation, real-world case studies, and strong industry connections that provide students with networking opportunities and hands-on learning experiences. The online supply chain management degree is designed for both aspiring professionals and current supply chain workers looking to advance their careers.
The supply chain degree integrates cutting-edge topics like artificial intelligence (AI) in logistics, blockchain for supply chain transparency, and predictive analytics for inventory management. Supply chain management students learn to leverage emerging technologies to optimize operations and improve decision-making in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.
The Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management at Baker covers key areas essential for managing modern supply chains. Students learn logistics and transportation management, procurement and supplier relations, and inventory control and warehousing to optimize operations. The SCM degree also explores global supply chain strategy, operations and quality management, and business analytics, equipping students with data-driven decision-making skills. By combining technical knowledge with strategic thinking, graduates are prepared for SCM careers in logistics, procurement, and supply chain optimization across various industries.
Yes, students engage in real-world projects, case studies, and simulations that provide hands-on experience. The supply chain management degree emphasizes practical applications of supply chain strategies in various industries.
Earning industry-recognized supply chain certifications can enhance career prospects and demonstrate expertise in the field. The supply chain degree online at Baker aligns with industry standards, helping students prepare for certifications such as:
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) – APICS
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD) – APICS
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) – ISM
Yes, the fully online format allows you to balance their studies with work and personal commitments. Many students in the SCM degree program are working professionals looking to advance their careers.
A supply chain management bachelor degree from Baker prepares you for dynamic careers in logistics, procurement, and operations across various industries. With a strong foundation in supply chain strategy and business analytics, upon graduation you can pursue roles such as:
- Logistics Coordinator
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Procurement Specialist
- Operations Manager
- Inventory Control Manager
- Transportation and Logistics Manager
Supply chain management professionals are essential to keeping goods and services moving efficiently across industries. Graduates with a supply chain management degree from Baker College can find opportunities in diverse sectors, including:
- Manufacturing and Distribution
- Retail and E-commerce
- Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
- Transportation and Logistics
- Government and Defense
Outcomes & Performance
Our quality-focused, market-driven and rigorous supply chain management program curricula will establish and enhance core business knowledge and the ability to anticipate and react to societal changes, as well as provide students with technological proficiency, the ability to make ethical decisions and the communication skills that embody the professional acumen graduates need to make positive contributions to their chosen fields.
Accreditation
External peer review is the primary means of assuring and improving the quality of higher education institutions and programs in the United States. This recognition is accomplished through program accreditation, approval or certification.
The College of Business at Baker College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.
On Campus Available
View campus locationsAvailable on Baker Online
Courses for this degree program are available through Baker Online.
100% online, this format offers flexible scheduling with 8-week semesters
Baker OnlineUnavailable on Online Live
Core courses for this degree program are not offered through Online Live.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available through Online Live each semester.
Online Live