Online Logistics Management Degree
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Whether it’s directly to consumers or from business to business, getting products and services from Point A to Point B is a crucial component for commercial success. The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from CTU teaches students how to analyze supply chains and help them run efficiently. Students will have the opportunity to develop proficiencies in distribution management, inventory control, procurement, and supplier management from a global perspective.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration Logistics/Supply Chain Management (BSBA-L/SCM) is a 180-credit hour program that is offered online and at the Colorado Springs campus. It consists of 66 general education credits, 86 credit hours devoted to the business administration core, and 28 credit hours in the logistics concentration.
This program focuses on both the service and manufacturing demands of the industry. Students are introduced to simulations and case studies in order to develop proficiency in qualitative and quantitative techniques for distribution management, inventory control, procurement, and supplier management from a global perspective.
This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
The mission of the College of Business and Management is to offer professional market-driven business degrees that build business competencies transferrable to all industries. The College of Business and Management accomplishes this mission by offering curriculum that aligns to industry standards, remains relevant, and builds practical skills applicable to the competitive global business environment.
For the 9th consecutive year, CTU's Online Bachelor's degree programs are ranked among the Best Online by U.S. News & World Report.*
* CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Online Programs.
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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Courses
| Courses: General Education | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| COMS105 | Interpersonal Communications | 4.5 |
| ECON210 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4.5 |
| ECON212 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4.5 |
| ENGL104 | Introductory Written Communication | 4.5 |
| ENGL105 | Professional Written Communications | 4.5 |
| GOVT201 | American Government and Public Affairs | 4.5 |
| or | ||
| HIST120 | Intro to American History: 1950 to the Present | 4.5 |
| MATH102 | Introduction to College Math | 4.5 |
| MATH106 | Algebra for Business | 4.5 |
| MATH315 | Statistical Methods and Applications | 4.5 |
| MATH452 | Mathematical Modeling for Business | 4.5 |
| PHIL101 | Introduction to Ethics | 4.5 |
| or | ||
| HUMN250 | World Values and Cultures | 4.5 |
| SCI101 | Introduction to the Sciences | 4.5 |
| SCI103 | Science and Technology- Laboratory Course | 1.5 |
| SCI201 | Environmental Science and Sustainability | 4.5 |
| SCI203 | Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course | 1.5 |
| UNIV104 | Academic and Career Success | 4.5 |
| or | ||
| HUMNELE | Humanities Elective | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 66 | |
| Courses: Core | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT201 | Accounting I | 4 |
| ACCT202 | Accounting II | 4 |
| BADM440 | Research Design Methods and Applications | 4 |
| BUS115 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BUS270 | Business Ethics and Leadership | 4 |
| BUS330 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 4 |
| FINC226 | Introduction to Personal and Corporate Finance | 4 |
| HRMT215 | Management of Human Resources | 4 |
| HRMT440 | Managing Organizational Change | 4 |
| IT254 | Spreadsheet Applications | 4 |
| MGM335 | Organizational Behavior Principles | 4 |
| MGM357 | International Business Practices | 4 |
| MGMT237 | Introduction to Business Law | 4 |
| MGMT256 | Management Fundamentals | 4 |
| MGMT345 | Operations Management | 4 |
| MGMT457 | Business Policies and Strategies | 4 |
| MKTG225 | Introduction to Marketing | 4 |
| MGMT498 | Capstone: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | 4 |
| PJM200 | Fundamentals of Project Management | 6 |
| SCM215 | Concepts in Logistics/Supply Chain Management | 4 |
| UNIV201 | Career Planning and Management | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 86 | |
| Courses: Logistics/Supply Chain Management Concentration | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BADM372 | Quality Management | 4 |
| SCM222 | Transportation and Distribution Management | 4 |
| SCM310 | Material and Inventory Management | 4 |
| SCM340 | Supply Chain Negotiation | 4 |
| SCM350 | Contract Management | 4 |
| SCM421 | Procurement and Acquisition | 4 |
| SCM430 | Logistics/Supply Chain Management Capstone | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 | |
Total Credit Hours: 180
Learning Outcomes
BSBA Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the application of fundamental business principles in diverse business situations.
- Investigate the cultural differences that exist within the global workplace.
- Compose organizational business decisions through data analytical problem solving.
- Determine ethical principles used in business decision-making.
- Interpret the impact of organizational change from a business perspective.
BSBA-L/SCM Concentration Learning Outcomes
- Apply quantitative and qualitative methodologies used in managing global supply chain processes
Faculty
Catherine McBride, DBA
Executive Program DirectorDr. Catherine McBride has been at CTU since January 2021, serving as an Executive Program Director for the College of Business and Management. Catherine has been in higher education for 22 years, with 18 years of online education experience across a variety of institutions in varying capacities but always serving non-traditional learners.
Dr. David Gliddon
Executive Program DirectorDr. Gliddon is an Executive Program Director in the College of Business and Management. In previous roles at CTU, he was a Program Chair and Lead Faculty. He has taught over 20 courses in the undergraduate, MBA, and doctoral programs. He has provided service to the university on a number of committees and special projects.
For more faculty profiles please visit our Leadership and Faculty page.
For more information visit the College of Business and Management.
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FAQs
What Students Are Saying About Their CTU Experience
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[CTU allowed] me complete my degree on my time so it didn't disrupt my world and work.
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Ways To Save
1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Logisticians, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/logisticians.htm (visited January 30, 2023).