The concepts, issues, and techniques for managing supply chains. Analysis and problems of material and information flows in supply chains.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Influence of supply chain management and logistics on corporate strategy and profitability. Topics include transportation economics and operations, customer service, and international logistics, as well as other related topics.

Modeling techniques and applications for managerial decision making.

Supply chain management systems: electronic communication, scanning, and tracking systems, enterprise-wide transactional systems, material and distribution requirements planning, supply chain planning. Additional work required for graduate students.

Explores carrier management and operations. Studies distribution center design and operations in-depth. Includes hands-on experience in working real world distribution center and transportation problems.

Impact of purchasing and supply chain management on competitive success. Ethical, contractual, and legal issues faced by purchasing professionals. Strategic nature of purchasing, negotiating tactics, and cutting-edge technology used in "world class" purchasing departments.

This course provides an overview of sustainable supply chain management. It examines how companies are becoming more "green" in their work and across multiple parts of their supply chain work, including procurement, packaging, suppliers, and other inputs. Heavy case-based approach. Additional work required for graduate students. 

This course focuses the analytical techniques used in the wine industry to aid in wine-makers decision-making about operational costs, production, distribution, inventory, sales, and futures pricing. Heavy case-based emphasis. Additional work required for graduate students.

This course focuses on the supply chain decisions and connects them to the financial performance and financing decisions of companies. It aims to provide an integrated management of supply chain and financial flows. Additional work required for graduate students includes four case study reports.

Six sigma process-improvement approach focused on quality, reliability and value to customers. Skills include techniques from the define, measure, analyze, improve and control (DMAIC) approach. Lean concepts from supply chain management. Additional work required of graduate students.

Elements of successful project management. The organization and planning necessary from requirements definition to project closure. Project management processes and techniques.

The legal environment of international business: the framework of international law influencing international business. Topics include the international law and organizations, international contracts, carrier liability, customs, and world trade law.

Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Topics include: design of global facility networks, containerization and logistical planning across borders, benefits and risks of outsourcing and offshoring while integrating financial and accounting-related matters such as exchange rates, duties, drawbacks and tax differentials.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.