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2015-2016 Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, BS


Department of Decision Sciences, College of Business and Economics

128-131 credits

Introduction

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 goals  Learning objectives
1. Understanding of business and economics Demonstrate breadth of knowledge and skills in general business and economics
  Demonstrate disciplinary knowledge and skills
2. Effective communication skills Produce quality business documents
  Deliver a professional quality presentation supported by appropriate technology
3. Ethical and legal perspective Analyze problems using an ethical perspective
  Analyze the legal implications of business decisions
4. Creative problem solving and
critical thinking
Critically analyze problems
  Generate multiple alternative solutions
  Defend resolutions to problems
5. Quantitative skills Solve business problems using quantitative techniques

Why Consider a Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Major?

The Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management program is designed and highly influenced by the businesses that most need the services of well prepared students to meet the changing needs of the marketplace. The active involvement of regional industry through our board of advisors has resulted in nearly 100% placement of our graduates. Industries’ generosity through scholarships and internships coupled with a curriculum taught by dedicated and accomplished faculty is a winning combination. Graduates find challenging and rewarding careers that are in high demand.

 Contact Information

CBE Admissions & Scholarships
Dean’s Office
Parks Hall 419
360-650-3896
cbe@wwu.edu

Department Chair
Craig K. Tyran
Parks Hall 343A
360-650-2207
Craig.Tyran@wwu.edu

Major Information:
Academic Department Manager

Racheal Scholler
Parks Hall 343
360-650-3902
Racheal.Scholler@wwu.edu

Program Director
Peter Haug
Parks Hall 349
360-650-4807
Peter.Haug@wwu.edu

Manager
Ann Renee (A.R.) Mann
Parks Hall 432
360-650-7224
AnnRenee.Mann@wwu.edu

 
 Sample Careers

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

 Major/Career Resources

http://www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

How to apply: Students who meet the requirements will be assured of admission if space is available in the department program of choice. For consideration as a pre-major or full major, complete the online application form at: http://cbe.wwu.edu/cbe/students/application.shtml.

Pre-major: Students, who have confirmed admission to WWU, are in good academic standing with the University, have completed 45 credits, undergone an interview with program faculty, and earned a GPA of 3.0 in the foundation courses they have completed (to date) will be granted pre-major status.

Full major: Students who have completed all their foundation courses (including Chemistry and Physics), undergone an interview with program faculty, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 will be granted full major status.

Advising tips: 1) Complete MATH 157, DSCI 205, ACCT 240 and ACCT 245 requirements early; 2) For information regarding the MIS 220 Equivalency Exam see the Department of Decision Sciences website for test-out information: http://cbe.wwu.edu/dsci/mis-testout.shtml; 3) Meet with your faculty advisor (assigned following admission to the major).

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Requirements


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