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Business Administration - Supply Chain Management

Major: Business Administration – Supply Chain Management
Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts
Total credit hours: 46
Internship/Practicum opportunities: Visit the Career Development Center for internship information.

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About Business Administration – Supply Chain Management

A career in supply chain management can mean many different things. Because the supply chain can involve so many different steps and individuals, professionals can hold many types of jobs and have a variety of responsibilities, from inventory management to shipping to sales. Bottom line, supply chain management is a growing field and given recent global developments, it’s likely that demand for qualified professionals will grow even faster than anticipated.

The ideal supply chain professional has a broad business skillset and a holistic view of the organization—both how and why decisions are made, and how different departments interact with one another to move goods from production to delivery—are ideally suited for supply chain roles. Thiel’s Supply Chain Management major through the Arthur McGonigal Department of Business Administration and Accounting is a great first step to unlocking your career potential.

Supply Chain Management Major Objectives

At Thiel College, the bachelor’s degree courses in Supply Chain Management prepare students to:

1. Understand operations management systems and processes, strategic planning, and managing supply chain disruptions.
2. Build ethical and sustainable operating models.
3. Embrace efficiency and continuous improvement.
4. Examine current issues, trends, practices, and processes.
5. Develop analytical skills relevant to the supply chain business profession.
6. Demonstrate effective communication in oral and written forms in the field.
7. Cultivate interpersonal skills and learn to be a valuable member of a team.
8. Network with distinguished business alumni.

Supply Chain Management Curriculum

Thiel’s supply chain management program allows students to learn the key business processes that drive profitable business growth, positioning them to hold a sustainable competitive advantage in the business world.

This robust program includes courses in project management, operations management, logistics and strategic management. Students are encouraged to complete at least one internship and will have multiple networking opportunities with business alumni prior to graduation. Review the Academic Catalog (2025-2026) for detailed course listings.

Scholarship Opportunities

Thiel College offers scholarships to our undergraduate business students for reasons of academic success, community service or involvement, exemplary leadership and more.

The scholarships available to business administration majors are:

• The August and Susan Bamford Scholarship
• Dr. Morrison H. Beach Scholarship
• The Roger ’52 and Paula G. Blatter Scholarship
• The John T. Egbert Jr. and Phyllis Faries Egbert Scholarship
• Daniel A. Hamo Scholarship
• Huether Foundation Endowment for Business
• The David ’71 and Deborah ’75 Mogle Endowed Scholarship
• Helen Patterson Hill Memorial Scholarship
• Lend-A-Hand Scholarship
• The Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. May Scholarship Fund
• The Wise Family Endowed Scholarship Fund

Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about the types of aid available to students.

Clubs and Organizations

It’s easy to get involved on campus at Thiel; joining a student club or organization is an excellent way to meet fellow students and gain leadership experience.

A Supply Chain Management major might be interested in the following student organizations:

• National Society of Leadership and Success
• Greenville Jr. Chamber of Commerce
• Chi Eta Sigma (National Commerce Honorary Society)

Explore a full list of Thiel student clubs and organizations.

Alumni and Careers

Students in the Business Administration and Accounting Department are exceptionally successful in finding first-time jobs after graduation. Our faculty members work closely with students to assist them in developing the knowledge and skills they need, as well as mentoring them as they prepare for and pursue a range of professional opportunities. For example, the department hosts many networking events that allow students to speak with professionals from numerous companies in the area.

Supply chain management professionals can hold a variety of titles and roles, depending on their qualifications and experience, as well as the type of organizations in which they work. Potential career paths for graduates of the supply chain major include:

• Supply Chain Manager
• Inventory Management
• Logistics Manager
• Director of Operations
• Import/Export Specialist

Aligned with our business administration program, you’ll be in excellent company upon graduation. Countless Thiel graduates have joined Fortune 500 companies and become successful business owners and community leaders in the local western Pennsylvania region and beyond.

Thiel College has a strong and active alumni community that supports recent Thiel graduates as they begin their business careers.

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