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 Competency Goals

• Demonstrate breadth of business knowledge
• Produce quality business documents
• Analyze problems using an ethical perspective
• Analyze the legal implications of business decisions
• Critically analyze problems and defend resolutions
• Solve business problems using quantitative techniques
• Apply a global perspective in conducting business
• Identify and analyze social consequences of business activities
• Understand the importance of environmental sustainability

Why Consider a Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Major?

Western’s Bachelor of Science degree program in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management prepares students for success in today’s global manufacturing and supply chain marketplace.

Designed in partnership with industry, taught by dedicated and engaged faculty, and validated for current relevance by our advisory board, the curriculum for a B.S. degree in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management prepares students with the tools, knowledge, and experience to be productive contributors and future leaders in the global business community.

The Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management degree is unique in the blending of core business, manufacturing, supply chain and engineering courses into a comprehensive degree program. Combined with six months of internship experience, students leave the program uniquely prepared for successful careers in industry. 

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

How to apply: 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 not completed the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management (MSCM) foundation courses may apply and be given pre-major status. Pre-major status is granted to students who are at least sophomore level (completed 45 credits or more) or who have been identified as top quintile students, and who, at the time of application, meet the following requirements:

• Completed one or more MSCM Foundation courses (either transfer equivalents or Western courses)
• Minimum GPA of 2.80 in completed MSCM Foundation courses including all previous institutions
• Minimum of 2.50 Western cumulative 
• Minimum of 2.50 cumulative GPA in all college-level coursework including all previous institutions. The cumulative GPA is calculated on all college-level course work completed by the student, including any transfer work.
• Students must have a Western cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher to be considered in good academic standing within the University
• Upon submission of their MSCM application, students must contact Peter Haug at 360.650.4807 or Peter.Haug@wwu.edu to arrange for an interview

Full major: For admission to the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management (MSCM) program as a full major a student must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in their MSCM foundation courses (including Chemistry and Physics)
• Minimum of 2.50 Western cumulative GPA 
• Minimum of 2.50 cumulative GPA in all college-level coursework including all previous institutions. The cumulative GPA is calculated on all college-level course work completed by the student, including any transfer work.
• Students must have a Western cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher to be considered in good academic standing within the University
• Upon submission of their MSCM application, students must contact Peter Haug at 360.650.4807 or Peter.Haug@wwu.edu to arrange for an interview

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/dsci/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.