UndergraduateCourseDescription
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SupplyChainManagement (SCML)
SCML3105 - Introduction toTransportation and Logistics (3-0-3)
The goal of this course is for students to understand the basic modes of
transportation, the economic fundamentals underlying each, and ways in which
today’s supply chain manager can use them to achieve improved efficiency and
effectiveness in the logistics processes and improved value for consumers.
Prerequisite: ECON2106 (C).
SCML3106 - Principles of SupplyChainManagement (3-0-3)
This course covers basic principles of supply chain management and provides
techniques used to analyze various aspects of logistics systems. Key concepts such
as transportation, warehousing, inventory management, facility location and use of
third-part logistics providers are examined.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3101 (C) or MGMT 3101 (C).
SCML3580 - Operations andWarehouseManagement (3-0-3)
The goal of this course is to present a broad and practical introduction to the field of
operations management in a realistic and practical manner and to understand how
warehousing and operational decisions impact theperformance of a company and add
value to a firm’s entire supply chain.
Prerequisites: SCML3105 (C) or SCML 3106 (C).
SCML4105: Global Sourcing inSupplyChainManagement (3-0-3)
This course covers the roles and activities of strategic sourcing and operational
purchasing, USCustoms requirements, and importationpractices anddocumentation.
Students will complete aproject in global sourcing.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3105 (C) or MGMT 3105 (C) or SCML 3105 (C) or MGMT 3106
(C).
SCML4170 Financial Issues inSupplyChainManagement (3-0-3)
This course covers the general structure and use of business financial models,
reviews approaches to logistical and supply chain financial analysis and describes the
roles and relationships of internal business functions in creating profit. The course
examines key industry initiatives that are driving improved financial performance
across supply chains.
Prerequisites: Senior Standing, SCML 3580 (C) andSCML 4105 (C).
SCML4260 –Freight Management andCosting (3-0-3)
This course will focus on modes of transportation that make-up the intermodal
transportation network. Students will study and learn the different strategies used by
these modes along with the different costing/pricing methodologies used by each to
generate revenue.
Prerequisite: SCML 3105 (C) or SCML3106 (C).
SCML4750 –PerformanceMeasurement inSupplyChainManagement (3-0-3)
This course covers planning and control systems used by organizations in supply
chain management. Various approaches related to performance measurement for
activities, functions andprocesses will be examined.
Prerequisites: Senior Standing, SCML3580 (C) andSCML 4105 (C).
Technology (TECH)
TECH 1102 - Impact of Technology (3-0-3)
This course traces the development of technology from the beginning of time to the
present and beyond. The students will develop the analytical and problem-solving
skills to be able to envision the past with or without a certain technological happening.
They will also be able tomake sound predictions about the future with the knowledge
