Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, BS

Location(s): WWU - Bellingham

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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 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.

Contact Information

CBE Admissions & Scholarships Dean’s Office Parks Hall 419 360-650-3896 cbe@wwu.edu	Department Chair Stella Hua Parks Hall 343A 360-650-4135 haus@wwu.edu	Decision Sciences Department Parks Hall 343 360-650-3275 OfficeDSCI@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

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Major/Career Resources

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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.

Requirements

Foundation Courses

❑ ACCT 240 - Financial Accounting Credits: 4
❑ ACCT 245 - Managerial Accounting Credits: 4
❑ CHEM 161 - 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 (May substitute MATH 157 with MATH 124, MATH 134, MATH 138 or AP calculus exam score of 3 or better.)
❑ 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
Or PHYS 161 - Physics with Calculus I Credits: 5

Core Courses

❑ DSCI 305 - Applied Business Statistics and Analytics Credits: 4
❑ FIN 341 - Principles of Finance Credits: 4
❑ MGMT 311 - Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior 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 130 - Introduction to Materials and Manufacturing Processes Credits: 4
❑ MFGE 261 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Design Credits: 4
❑ OPS 455 - Environmental, Social and Governance Strategies for Operations and Supply Chain Management Credits: 4
❑ OPS 460 - Designing and Improving Lean Operations Credits: 4
❑ OPS 461 - Project Management Credits: 4
❑ OPS 463 - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Credits: 4
❑ OPS 466 - Supply Chain Management and Procurement Credits: 4
❑ OPS 468 - Global Supply Chain Strategy Credits: 4
❑ Five elective courses under advisement (19-20 credits). The elective courses must include at least 2 courses from the following list:
ACCT 331 - Cost Management Credits: 4
DSCI 407 - Predictive Analytics for Business Credits: 4
MGMT 313 - Teamwork Basics Credits: 4
MIS 321 - Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 4
OPS 462 - Management Science with Spreadsheets Credits: 4
OPS 465 - Quality Management Credits: 4
OPS 467 - Logistics Modeling and Analysis Credits: 4
Other elective courses may be selected under faculty advisement in the departments of Accounting, Communication Studies, Economics, Decision Sciences, Finance & Marketing, Management, and/or Engineering and Design.

❑ Two practica OPS 464 Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Practicum (8 credits)
❑ Take one Communication Focus (CF) course and a minimum of three writing proficiency points in approved upper-division writing proficiency courses (WP) at Western 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 Browse 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 2024-25
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement