Management, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) - Concentration in Supply Chain Management
Management is one of the most versatile majors that can be applied in both private and public sectors. SRU’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a major in management prepares graduates to assume entry-level managerial positions that involve facilitating the achievement of organizational goals by mobilizing the efforts of human resources and external stakeholders. Alumni land jobs in fields such as human resources, entrepreneurship and small business management, marketing and sales management, and operations and supply chain management, just to name a few.
A concentration in supply chain management focuses on procurement, production, operations, logistics, coordination and collaboration, and reverse supply chains.
Policy for Changing to Management Major:
A Slippery Rock University student wishing to change their major to Management MUST have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Students graduating with a degree in business administration will demonstrate effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will:
- Apply critical thinking skills to analyze and interpret financial statements to judge business performance.
- Apply critical thinking skills using quantitative techniques for problem solving and strategic decision making
- Communication: Students graduating with a degree in business administration will demonstrate competency in oral and written communication skills. Students will:
- Prepare in proper format and style the following documents: business report (one to two pages), business memo, research report and presentation.
- Deliver an effective oral presentation on a business and/or professional topic.
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Information Technology: Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and software to manage information with statistical analysis, spreadsheet, database, and other appropriate applications.
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Ethics: Students graduating with a degree in business administration will demonstrate an understanding of the legal environment and ethical standards of business and an awareness of the implications of their behavior and actions as a business professional. Students will apply an appropriate framework for examining ethical dilemmas and be able to (1) identify ethical issues and stakeholders, (2) evaluate alternative course(s) of action, and (3) formulate an appropriate action plan.
- Professional Proficiency: Students graduating with a degree in business administration will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to meet professional competencies as business professionals and global citizens. Students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the history and vocabulary unique to business disciplines.
- Demonstrate knowledge of procedures, concepts, and technical business skills through practical application (forecasting, budgeting, financial statement analyses, business plans, strategic planning).
- Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret financial statements in the decision-making process.
- Demonstrate effective teamwork and collaborative skills in a simulated business environment.
Related Links
Management - Supply Chain Management, BSBA Program Page
CURRICULUM GUIDE
GPA REQUIREMENT
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
Core GPA: 2.0 or higher
SUMMARY*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 42-43 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Computer Competency | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 69 | |
| Electives | 9 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
ROCK STUDIES 2 REQUIREMENTS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Introduction to Applied Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15-16 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Physical Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
Required Thematic Thread Coursework: | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Total Hours | 42-43 | |
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Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
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From at least 3 categories; no more than 6 credits from one department; 6 credits must be 300-level or above.
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
Computer Competency
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate "computer competency" by one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Pass Computer Competency Exam OR | ||
Select one of the following at SRU or another post-secondary institution: | ||
| Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts | ||
| Computer Concepts | ||
| Introduction to Computing and Programming | ||
| Technology for Wellness | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
- 35 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
- 35 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Core Courses | ||
| ACCT 209 | Financial Accounting 1 | 3 |
| ACCT 322 | Business Analysis and Decision Making 1 | 3 |
| ACCT 340 | Legal Environment of Business 1 | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics 1 | 3 |
| ECON 219 | Business Analytics I 1 | 3 |
| or MGMT 219 | Business Analytics I | |
| ECON 319 | Business Analytics II 1 | 3 |
| or MGMT 319 | Business Analytics II | |
| FIN 320 | Managerial Finance 1 | 3 |
| MGMT 303 | Issues in Global Business 1 | 3 |
| or MRKT 303 | Issues in Global Business | |
| or FIN 303 | Issues in Global Business | |
| MGMT 320 | Operations Management 1 | 3 |
| MGMT 351 | Organizational Behavior 1 | 3 |
| MGMT 458 | Business Capstone 1 | 3 |
| MIS 265 | Management Information Systems 1 | 3 |
| MRKT 230 | Principles of Marketing 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 39 | |
| Required Computer Science Course | ||
| CPSC 210 | Productivity Software 1 | 3 |
| or MIS 210 | Productivity Software | |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Required Management Courses | ||
| MGMT 354 | Human Resources Management 2 | 3 |
| MGMT 454 | Management Seminar 2 | 3 |
| MGMT 457 | International Management 2 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Supply Chain Management Concentration Electives | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| MGMT 352 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| MGMT 415 | Supply Chain Analytics | 3 |
| MRKT 331 | Distribution Management 2 | 3 |
| MRKT 332 | Business Marketing 2 | 3 |
| Plus select 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Retail Management 2 | ||
| International Operations Management 2 | ||
| Total Quality Management 2 | ||
| Internship 2 | ||
| Data Base Systems 2 | ||
or CPSC 323 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | |
| Project Management 2 | ||
| Subtotal | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 69 | |
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Course counts for 50% of Major and not for Major GPA
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Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
MANAGEMENT - BSBA (2350)
Concentration in Supply Chain Management (SCMG)
This program is effective as of Fall 2022
Revised 03.31.2022
UCC 11.30.2021
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar * | 1 |
| MATH 117 |
Quantitative Reasoning or Introduction to Applied Calculus or Calculus I |
3 |
| MIS 210 | Productivity Software | 3 |
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| Optional | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts (or Computer Competency Exam) | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECON 219 or MGMT 219 |
Business Analytics I or Business Analytics I |
3 |
| MIS 265 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MRKT 230 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Declare a Thematic Thread 3 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACCT 209 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 320 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MGMT 351 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MRKT 332 | Business Marketing | 3 |
| ECON 319 or MGMT 319 |
Business Analytics II or Business Analytics II |
3 |
| FIN 303 or MRKT 303 |
Issues in Global Business or Issues in Global Business |
3 |
| MGMT 354 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MRKT 450 | Internship (Or Marketing Elective) | 3 |
| ACCT 322 | Business Analysis and Decision Making | 3 |
| FIN 320 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| MGMT 352 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MRKT 331 | Distribution Management | 3 |
| ACCT 340 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MGMT 457 | International Management | 3 |
| Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Optional | ||
MBA Course 2 |
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MBA Course 2 |
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| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGMT 415 | Supply Chain Analytics | 3 |
| MGMT 454 | Management Seminar | 3 |
| MGMT 458 | Business Capstone | 3 |
| Management Elective | 3 | |
| Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Optional | ||
MBA Course 2 |
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MBA Course 2 |
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| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours** | 121 | |
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Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
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SRU Undergraduates who have earned 90 or more credits (including in-progress courses) with a minimum 2.75 GPA are eligible to apply, enroll, and earn graduate level credit. Credits earned are graduate level only, separate from the undergraduate credits earned for the degree and are not calculated in the student's undergraduate credit and grade point totals. See policy details here: Senior Undergraduate Students Earning Graduate Credit.
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Work with your Academic Adviser to declare a Thematic Thread by the end of your fall semester in your second year.
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Students are encouraged to take the following courses for electives:
MRKT 334, MRKT 335, MRKT 336, MRKT 338, MRKT 450 and/or HCAM 415
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Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Some planners may show more than 120 credits because faculty have created flexibility in choosing courses. However, only 120 credits are required to obtain a degree. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 2350
Revised: 05.10.2023