Bachelor of Science in Global Supply Chain Management
Deliver Real Solutions Around the World
We are used to the idea of getting anything with a click of a button. But, the package on our doorstep is the final stop of a long process that begins with an idea and ends with the delivery of a product. Are you interested in keeping the flow of goods seamless, efficient and organized? Learn the best strategies and processes to keep the world economy going with a Bachelor of Science in Global Supply Chain Management from Clarkson University.
Why Major in Global Supply Chain Management at Clarkson?
Clarkson University's program is ranked as one of the top 25 in the nation and is considered No. 1 in New York State. Because global supply chains involve different aspects of the business world, your coursework will include operations management, marketing, information systems, human resource management, strategic management and economics. This approach will give you a strong grasp on every part of the process.
Learn the information systems used to optimize production. Understand how international agreements and global networks affect goods. Develop the analytical skills that will help you come up with innovative strategies. Our faculty are there to offer mentorship and help you understand how to apply this knowledge to your future career.
You will spend the first two years of your studies taking core courses in business and fulfilling Clarkson Common Experience requirements. The rest of your credits will be distributed among the Global Supply Chain Management requirements and electives. You can choose to use your electives to explore courses in other fields or to fulfill a minor.
And, our Global Supply Chain majors had a 100 percent placement rate in 2024.
What You'll Learn
Logistics management
Management of global operations
Negotiations and partnership management
Project management
Quality management
Strategic sourcing
Supply chain design
The Global Supply Chain Management Major consists of the following: 33 credits of Clarkson Common Experience requirements (including the Clarkson Seminar, two mathematics courses (calculus and statistics), two science courses (one of which must include a lab), five knowledge area courses, and a technology course); 42 credits of foundation coursework in business; 27 credits of specialized business courses to satisfy the major requirements; and 18 credit hours of electives.
The following courses are required for all students, irrespective of their program of study. These courses are offered during the fall semester, with FY100 First-Year Seminar being required of only first-year students. Both FY100 and UNIV190 are typically taken during the fall semester of the first year at Clarkson. FY100 First-Year Seminar UNIV190 The Clarkson Seminar
Global Supply Chain Core Requirements
Students are required to complete the following courses:
EC451 Industrial Supply Chain Economics
IS428 Information Systems for Supply Chain Management
SB441 Advanced Topics in Global Supply Chain Management
SB381 Logistics Management
OS466 Negotiations & Relationship Management
OM341 Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Design
OM451 Quality Management & Lean Enterprise
OM371 Strategic Sourcing Management
Global Supply Chain Core Electives
During the first and second year, all students majoring in Global Supply Chain Management take courses that are part of a core business curriculum and courses that fulfill the Clarkson Common Experience requirements. This typically includes the following:
AC202 Financial Accounting
AC203 Managerial Accounting
EC150 Principles of Microeconomics
EC151 Principles of Macroeconomics
EC311 Introduction to Econometrics
IS211 Introduction to Enterprise Information Systems
LW270 Law & Society I
MA180 Introductory College Mathematics
MA181 Basic Calculus
MK320 Principles of Marketing
OM331 Operations & Supply Chain Management
OS286 Organizational Behavior
SB113 Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation I
STAT282 Statistics
Two science courses (one with laboratory)
Three elective courses
Students must choose one of the following professional electives:
IS314 Database Design & Management
OM476 Management of Technology
LW471 Law & Society II
AC305 Cost Accounting
MK332 Marketing Research
MK431 Supply Chain Distribution Channels
MK437 Retail Marketing & New Product Development
Gain résumé-worthy experience before you graduate. Apply the skills you've learned in the classroom with an internship or co-op assignment. Start building your network and learn from professionals in the field. Explore what you can do with your degree and start envisioning your future. Learn more about co-ops and internship opportunities.
Apply your skill set from the get-go. As a first-year business student, you will take Small Business 113: Entrepreneurship and Innovation. In this course, student teams form real companies and later pitch their business plans to investors for funding. This opportunity gives you a chance to gain important hands-on experience that will help you throughout the rest of your studies. You can also fuel your ambitions with the Reh Cup and other entrepreneurial opportunities.
Find a community of creators and innovators through Clarkson’s 200-plus student groups. Volunteer with the Clarkson Sustainability Club, explore the great outdoors with the Mountain Bike Club or find long-lasting friendships in one of our fraternities or sororities. Explore all clubs and organizations now.
Use your electives to round out your studies with a minor in a related field:
Economics Minor
Learn the basic principles of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. Understand the role economy has in society and how it shapes our world today. Learn more about the economics minor.
International experience is a requirement for all Reh School of Business undergraduate students. Not only does it open your eyes to whole new experiences, but it also gives you a competitive edge in the job market. Students can choose to study abroad for a semester at one of Clarkson's international partner institutions, participate in one of our Global Business Program trip courses (students participate in a semester-long course, which culminates in a three-week international trip) or travel to nearby Canada for a series of four long-weekend trips. Learn more about all of our study abroad opportunities.
Meet Nicole Wing '27
Global Supply Chain
Hear about Nicole's first year studying the global supply chain.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers in supply chain management are supposed to grow 28 percent in the next decade — an above-average rate. The degree opens the door to a wide variety of industries like tech, IT, food and beverage, electrical manufacturers, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, automotive and more.
Some of our students choose to continue their studies by pursuing MBAs and other graduate degrees at Clarkson University or at other institutions.
Positions available to our students include:
Business development specialist
Commodity manager
Corporate procurement personnel
Logistics analyst
Logistics manager
Material coordinator
Operations development
Planner/buyer
Sourcing agent
Supply chain consultant
Supply chain manager
Technical support specialist
Professors always bring the most up-to-date topics and relate them to daily news and innovative concepts being developed worldwide. The school strives for student feedback and makes sure to incorporate them into the curriculum, creating an engaging learning environment that prepares you for the challenges in the business world.
Matheus Rutkowski '23 BS in Global Supply Chain Management, BS in Political Science
Employers
Our graduates have found that their skills are in high demand. Class of 2023 graduates in Global Supply Chain Management had a 100-percent placement rate with starting salaries as high as $90K. Clarkson global supply chain management majors can be found in companies like:
Amazon
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.
FedEx Ground
General Motors
The Home Depot
IBM
Johnson & Johnson
Kimberly-Clark
KPMG
L3Harris Technologies
Mack Technologies
Medline Industries, Inc.
National Grid
Northline Utilities, LLC
Onita air systems
Penske Truck Leasing
Target
WestRock Company
Hear From An Alumna
Mary Kate Wainwright '19, now works at GAP Inc. as an Operations Supervisor.
Interested in learning more about the Bachelor of Science in Global Supply Chain Management? Contact the Reh School of Business today with your questions.
Develop the strategic skills to help companies succeed. If you see yourself making a mark as a problem-solver, take the next step to earning a degree in global supply chain management at Clarkson University.
