Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, BS

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Department of Decision Sciences, College of Business and Economics

128-131 credits

Introduction/What is the Study of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management?

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.

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 Rachael Scholler Parks Hall 343 360-650-3902 Rachael.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

Major/Career Resources

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

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

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.

How to apply: For consideration as a pre-major or full major, complete the online application form at: http://cbe.wwu.edu/cbe/students/application.shtml.

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

Foundation Courses

Core Courses

Advanced Core Courses

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

MSCM Program Courses

❑ ETEC 112 - Introduction to Engineering, Design and Graphics
❑ ETEC 113 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Design
❑ ETEC 220 - Introduction to Engineering Materials
❑ MGMT 313 - Teamwork Basics
❑ OPS 460 - Designing and Improving Lean Operations
❑ OPS 461 - Project Management
❑ OPS 468 - Manufacturing and Supply Chain Strategy
❑ Two courses from:
❑ OPS 462 - Management Science with Spreadsheets
❑ OPS 463 - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
❑ OPS 465 - Quality Management
❑ OPS 466 - Supply Chain Management
❑ One course from:
ACCT 331 - Cost Management
ETEC 246 - Manufacturing Processes I
MGMT 401 - Conflict Management and Negotiations
MIS 321 - Systems Analysis and Design
OPS 469 - Seminar in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management
❑ 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 (GURS)
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement