In addition to having the region’s most affordable tuition, we offer thousands of dollars in scholarships every year. Learn more about scholarships for the Supply Chain Management degree program at Wayne State College.
Supply Chain Management Degree Program
About the Supply Chain Management Degree Program
Raw materials are essential to creating products. Supply chain management is the area of business that manages the flow of these raw goods and the processes that transform them into final products. The Supply Chain Management degree program at Wayne State College integrates elements of logistics with the broad area of the supply chain. Supply chain managers oversee productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations. Their goals include ensuring quality products while also keeping costs down. Supply chain management is also important because it can help reduce the risk of recalls of products while also building a strong brand. With a strong business background and Supply Chain Management degree, you’ll be prepared to work in multiple industries and improve business processes. Supply chain professionals develop sustainable solutions to complex problems.
Percent of recent WSC graduates employed or in graduate school
based on the most recent graduate survey
Our Focus is Results
Wayne State has the keys to your success and offers just what you need to become well prepared for the real world in the Supply Chain Management degree program.
Skills Learned
- Logistics planning
- Business analytics
- Optimization techniques
- Business management and leadership
- Legal and ethical standards of business
- Negotiation process
- Project management
- Quality control
- Materials management
- Purchasing techniques
Possible Careers
- Purchasing agent
- Operations manager
- Logistics analyst
- Supply chain manager
- Storage and distribution manager
- Purchasing manager
- Logistics manager
Employers
- Manufacturing companies
- Transportation and logistics firms
- Construction firms
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Railroads
- Cargo firms
- Grain and oilseed milling firms
Learn From the Best
Our faculty are accomplished professionals that have been recognized as experts in their fields. With a low student-to-faculty ratio, you'll be sure to receive an excellent education in the Supply Chain Management degree program.
Mwata Chisha, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Outside the Classroom
At Wayne State College, you’ll have opportunities to enhance your education in the Supply Chain Management degree program by participating in clubs, organizations, internships, and more.
Clubs and Organizations
- College Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO)
- Delta Sigma Pi (collegiate business organization)
- FBLA Collegiate
- Sigma Beta Delta
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Service-Learning
Make a difference in the community while learning skills you can apply toward your future career. Wayne State’s Service-Learning program has received national awards in recognition of outstanding community service, with more than 400 students participating in Service-Learning projects each semester.
Opportunities
- Peer tutoring and mentoring programs – Help fellow students master their courses and improve their skills, or be part of a support system for new students, all while gaining valuable experience for your resume.
- Study Abroad - Earn credit toward your degree while experiencing exciting global adventures overseas.
Internships
We encourage all students to complete an internship before completing the Supply Chain Management degree program. You are not required to complete an internship; however, Career Services is available to help you find internship and employment opportunities if you wish to do so.
