Operations and Supply Chain Management
Help Businesses Run Smoothly
How much product should we make, and when? How many employees do we need? How do we effectively and efficiently deliver products or services? Companies in every industry struggle to answer these fundamental questions and rely on operations management experts to provide strategic recommendations.
In this degree program, you’ll take core business courses, as well as specialized Operations and Supply Chain Management courses. Learn to analyze and improve all types of processes, and how to leverage statistics and technology to make informed operational decisions. You’ll also work one-on-one with a faculty advisor—an experienced operations professional—who will guide and support your studies. When you major or minor in Operations and Supply Change Management, you prepare to help organizations of all types run more efficiently and profitably.
Program Overview
Course Requirements
All undergraduate business students are required to take liberal arts core curriculum courses, foundational and major-specific business courses, and allied courses from outside the College of Business in key areas such as economics, math, and statistics.
Operations and Supply Chain Management Major Courses
St. Thomas also offers a minor in Operations & Supply Chain Management, where students from diverse majors can gain a comprehensive understanding of how supply chains function. Students pursuing a major in Operations and Supply Chain Management are not eligible for the Operations and Supply Chain Management minor.
Four-Year Plan
Year 1
ACCT 100 Principles of Accounting I
BUSN 100 Business for the Common Good
ENTR 100 Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Begin allied courses in economics, math, and statistics
Year 2
ACCT 200 Principles of Accounting II
BETH 300 Ethical Principles in Business
BLAW 300 Law for Business Leaders I
BUSN 200 Business Learning Through Service
CISC 200 Intro to Computer Technology and Business Application
FINC 310 Core Financial Management
MGMT 200 Working Skillfully in Organizations
MKTG 200 Introduction to Marketing
OPMT 200 Operations and Supply Chain Management
STUDY ABROAD: Your second or third years are ideal for semester-long or short-term (January) international programs.
Years 3 & 4
As a junior and senior, you’ll take upper-level specialized courses specific to your chosen major, as well as business electives.
In addition to your major courses, you’ll also take interdisciplinary liberal arts courses in the St. Thomas Core Curriculum throughout your four years.
Degree Awarded
Students who complete the required coursework receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Operations and Supply Chain Management or a Minor in Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Tutoring
Internships
Course Requirements
Course Requirements
All undergraduate business students are required to take liberal arts core curriculum courses, foundational and major-specific business courses, and allied courses from outside the College of Business in key areas such as economics, math, and statistics.
Operations and Supply Chain Management Major Courses
St. Thomas also offers a minor in Operations & Supply Chain Management, where students from diverse majors can gain a comprehensive understanding of how supply chains function. Students pursuing a major in Operations and Supply Chain Management are not eligible for the Operations and Supply Chain Management minor.
Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan
Year 1
ACCT 100 Principles of Accounting I
BUSN 100 Business for the Common Good
ENTR 100 Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Begin allied courses in economics, math, and statistics
Year 2
ACCT 200 Principles of Accounting II
BETH 300 Ethical Principles in Business
BLAW 300 Law for Business Leaders I
BUSN 200 Business Learning Through Service
CISC 200 Intro to Computer Technology and Business Application
FINC 310 Core Financial Management
MGMT 200 Working Skillfully in Organizations
MKTG 200 Introduction to Marketing
OPMT 200 Operations and Supply Chain Management
STUDY ABROAD: Your second or third years are ideal for semester-long or short-term (January) international programs.
Years 3 & 4
As a junior and senior, you’ll take upper-level specialized courses specific to your chosen major, as well as business electives.
In addition to your major courses, you’ll also take interdisciplinary liberal arts courses in the St. Thomas Core Curriculum throughout your four years.
Degree Awarded
Degree Awarded
Students who complete the required coursework receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Operations and Supply Chain Management or a Minor in Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Tutoring
Tutoring
Internships
Internships
A NETWORK OF SUPPORT
Operations and Supply Chain Management students have access to an active network of professors, peers, and alums supporting them at St. Thomas. They gain invaluable skills and knowledge that are in demand in the industry.
Michelle Nicholson ‘19
John Tacke '16
During his time at the Opus College of Business, John was an involved member of Delta Sigma Pi on campus. He made valuable connections with faculty, and other professional relationships on campus that allowed him to obtain various internships while attending UST - helping him figure out exactly what he wanted to pursue. John also attended London Business Semester allowing him to see the world from a different perspective while getting ahead on his studies. John now manages Target’s recommerce planning/reverse logistics space at Target Headquarters while also managing his own real estate business with Keller Williams.
Rachel Dahl '21
Rachel is grateful to the Opus College of Business for offering many opportunities to get connected with alumni and other students on-campus, as well as gain leadership experience through the Supply Chain and Operations Management Club and Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society. Knowledgeable and engaging faculty helped Rachel not only to learn the subject material, but also to apply the information to real-life situations. Rachel now works for Travelers Insurance.
Career Opportunities
- Risk Manager
- Project Manager
- Systems Analyst
- Inventory Analyst
- Production Supervisor
- Material Ordering Analyst
- Demand Forecast Analyst
- Global Supply Chain Planner
- Supply Chain Analyst
GHR Fellows Program
GHR Fellows receive:
- Full tuition and fees for four years (and may, pending demonstrated financial need, receive grant funds that cover room and board at St. Thomas)
- A fully funded J-Term study abroad experience
- Professional coaching and mentorship
- Networking opportunities with Fortune 500 business executives and community leaders
Fauth Business Scholarships
The Opus College of Business awards this competitive scholarship to incoming students who intend to major in Business. Each year, up to four $10,000/year scholarships are awarded.
FACULTY AT THE FOREFRONT OF PRACTICE AND THEORY
Kyle Goldschmidt, PhD
It was Goldschmidt’s experience in manufacturing that inspired his interest in operations and supply chain management. He brings this experience into the classroom where he teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses.
Sameer Kumar, PhD
Sameer Kumar focuses on providing research leadership and a strong commitment to teaching and service. He has published over 275 archival journal articles and seven books.
Muer Yang, PhD
Muer Yang's teaching philosophy centers on the translation of knowledge into practical skills that bridge the classroom and real business environments.
Learning Through Service: Business 200
We believe that businesses need to be socially responsible in the communities where they operate. All undergraduate business majors and minors are required to complete BUSN 200, a zero-credit, tuition-free course that includes 40 hours of community service and a series of reflective seminars. This service learning helps you grow into a highly principled global business professional, and an effective and ethical leader who’s prepared to make positive contributions in both your profession and community.
St. Thomas Career Services
- Clarify your strengths and how they relate to majors and career fields
- Map out a career plan
- Create your résumé and prepare for interviews
- Look for internships and jobs
Take the Next Step
There is more to learn about St. Thomas; including our ranking as a Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report, the many classroom and extracurricular activities that will be part of your student experience and so much more. Schedule a visit to see our beautiful campus or start your application today.