Utah Valley University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Operations and Supply Chain Management prepares graduates with practical skills and analytical methods used in operations, logistics and supply-chain roles. The curriculum couples classroom study with a requirement to attempt at least one professional industry certification (examples listed by the program include Domo, Lean, Six Sigma or Project Management) and completion of either an internship or independent study applying program tools. Faculty and industry partners advise on course content and provide networking and project opportunities.

What you'll study

The program requires 120 credits, including 30 credits of General Education and a 42-credit business discipline core. Core topics named by the program include analytics for business decisions, optimization, supply chain management, simulation for business applications and quality-management tools and techniques (Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints).

• Matriculation and business foundations: courses such as Principles of Economics I, Principles of Accounting I, Written Business Communication, Business Quantitative Analysis and Data Analytics for Business.
• Business core: Organizational Behavior, Principles of Marketing, Principles of Finance, Operations Management, Business Career Strategy and an international-business option.
• Program core (selected examples): Scheduling, Forecasting and Inventory Management; Operations Simulation; Supply Chain and Logistics Management; Strategic Operational Planning; Management Science and Optimization; Business Strategy; plus a required internship or independent study.
• Options for quality and process courses: Six Sigma and Quality Management, Lean Management Systems, Advanced Project Management, or Business Intelligence and Data Visualization.
• Discipline electives: students must complete both upper-division and lower-division elective credits (the program recommends a minor in another business discipline or technology management).
• Sample structure: a suggested four-year plan sequences general education and matriculation courses in years one and two, core and program courses in years three and four, and includes an internship and capstone strategy course.

Entry requirements

Admission follows UVU matriculation rules and program-specific course prerequisites. Matriculation courses listed include business-computer proficiency (My Educator, IM 2010 or IM 2600), Introduction to Careers in Business, Principles of Accounting I, Principles of Economics I, Written Business Communication (requires B- or higher), Business Quantitative Analysis, Business Statistics I (or STAT 2040) and Data Analytics for Business. My Educator requires a score of 80% or higher; IM 2010 or IM 2600 require a grade of B- or better. Students are responsible for completing all prerequisite courses and will be limited to 9 hours of upper-division credit prior to completing matriculation.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for operational and supply-chain roles across multiple sectors. The program explicitly names technology, healthcare, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution and logistics as common employment destinations. Industry certification and internship experiences are intended to increase job readiness and employer connections.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

While the program page does not list specific scholarships, students should investigate university-wide financial aid, departmental scholarships within the Woodbury School of Business, and external funding tied to supply-chain or operations fields. Internship placements and industry partnerships can also help build employer relationships that occasionally lead to sponsored opportunities or paid internships.