Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, BS

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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 Talisa Cook Parks Hall 343 360-650-3902 Talisa.Cook@wwu.edu
Program Director Peter Haug Parks Hall 349 360-650-4807 Peter.Haug@wwu.edu	Manager Ann Renee (A.R.) Mann Parks Hall 206A 360-650-7224 AnnRenee.Mann@wwu.edu

Sample Careers

Major/Career Resources

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: cbe.wwu.edu/apply-cbe.

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: cbe.wwu.edu/mis-220-test-out; 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

Foundation Courses

❑ ACCT 240 - Financial Accounting Credits: 4
❑ ACCT 245 - Managerial Accounting Credits: 4
❑ CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I Credits: 5
❑ DSCI 205 - Business Statistics Credits: 4
❑ ECON 206 - Introduction to Microeconomics Credits: 4
❑ ECON 207 - Introduction to Macroeconomics Credits: 4
❑ MATH 157 - Calculus With Applications to Business and Economics Credits: 4
❑ MGMT 271 - Law and the Business Environment Credits: 4
❑ MIS 220 - Introduction to Business Computer Systems Credits: 2 (or equivalent)
❑ PHYS 114 - Principles of Physics I Credits: 5

Core Courses

❑ DSCI 305 - Applied Business Statistics Credits: 4
❑ FIN 341 - Principles of Finance Credits: 4
❑ MGMT 311 - Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior Credits: 4
❑ MGMT 382 - Business and Its Environment Credits: 4
❑ MIS 320 - Principles of Management Information Systems Credits: 4
❑ MKTG 380 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 4
❑ OPS 360 - Operations Management Credits: 4

Advanced Core Courses

❑ One of the following sets:
MGMT 495 - Strategic Management Credits: 4
Or
MGMT 491 - Small Business Entrepreneurship Credits: 4 (and)
MGMT 492 - Entrepreneurial Problems Credits: 4 *
* These two courses would substitute for MGMT 495 and one of the courses under advisement.

MSCM Program Courses

❑ ENGR 104 - Introduction to Engineering and Design Credits: 3
❑ ENGR 170 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering Credits: 4
❑ MFGE 261 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Design Credits: 4
❑ MGMT 313 - Teamwork Basics Credits: 4
❑ OPS 460 - Designing and Improving Lean Operations Credits: 4
❑ OPS 461 - Project Management Credits: 4
❑ OPS 468 - Manufacturing and Supply Chain Strategy Credits: 4
❑ Two courses from:
OPS 462 - Management Science with Spreadsheets Credits: 4
OPS 463 - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Credits: 4
OPS 465 - Quality Management Credits: 4
OPS 466 - Supply Chain Management Credits: 4
OPS 467 - Logistics Modeling and Analysis Credits: 4
❑ One course from:
ACCT 331 - Cost Management Credits: 4
DSCI 407 - Predictive Analytics for Business Credits: 4
MFGE 231 - Introduction to Metal Manufacturing Processes Credits: 4
MGMT 401 - Conflict Management and Negotiations Credits: 4
MIS 321 - Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 4
OPS 469 - Seminar in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Credits: 4
❑ Two practica (OPS 464 - 8 credits)
❑ Three courses under advisement (11-12 credits)
❑ Take one Communication Focus (CF) course and a minimum of three writing proficiency points in approved upper-division writing proficiency courses (WP) at WWU with a minimum grade of C-. The CF and WP courses must be taken within CBE and can be completed as part of the above required and elective courses, prior to graduation. Consult the Timetable of Classes for the specific course sections that fulfill the CF and WP requirements.
❑ Accounting and Business majors must complete a minimum of 90 credits in areas other than accounting and business administration.

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements 2016-17
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement