Supply Chain Management Concentration
Program Description
The Supply Chain Management Concentration within the Associate in Science in Business Administration is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, or a related business field.
This concentration focuses on the movement of goods, services, and information across organizations and global networks. Students examine topics such as procurement, inventory management, transportation, operations planning, and process improvement. Coursework emphasizes analytical thinking, quantitative problem-solving, and the use of business technology to support efficient and strategic decision-making.
The program combines core business principles with foundational operations and logistics concepts, preparing students for upper-level study in supply chain and operations-focused disciplines.
Transfer Information
The Supply Chain Management concentration is structured to align with bachelor’s degree programs in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, and related business disciplines.
Students are encouraged to work closely with faculty and Advising & Transfer Services to ensure coursework aligns with the requirements of their intended transfer institution. Students planning to transfer within New Jersey should explore the “Transfer Programs” feature on NJ Transfer (www.njtransfer.org) to review articulation agreements and institutional requirements.
Because supply chain programs often require strong preparation in quantitative analysis and business operations, early academic planning is strongly recommended.
Career Information
The A.S. in Business Administration – Supply Chain Management Concentration is designed primarily for transfer. A bachelor’s degree is typically required for professional roles in logistics and operations management.
With further education, graduates may pursue careers such as:
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Logistics Coordinator
- Procurement Specialist
- Operations Analyst
- Inventory Control Manager
- Transportation or Distribution Manager
Students are encouraged to consult with faculty and Career Services early in their academic journey to explore transfer pathways, internships, and career planning in supply chain and operations management.
Students are encouraged to keep track of degree requirements by using the “My Progress” screen on Student Planning. Student Planning can be accessed via logging into Ocean Connect.
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 151 | English I | 3 |
| MATH 156 or MATH 166 or (MATH 191 or higher) 1 | 3-4 | |
| STSC 150 | Student Success Seminar 2 | 2 |
| ECON 151 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| BUSN 134 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 152 | English II | 3 |
| MATH 156 or MATH 166 or (MATH 191 or higher) 1 | 3-4 | |
| ECON 152 | Microeconomics Principles | 3 |
| BUSN 115 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| CSIT 123 | Integrated Office Software | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BUSN 251 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUSN 163 | Transportation Systems | 3 |
| ACCT 161 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| POLI 101 | Global Issues | 3 |
| Lab Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BUSN 271 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACCT 162 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| COMM 154 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Electives to meet 60 credits 3 | 2-3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 59-62 | |
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Many four-year business degree programs require Precalculus or Calculus as the entry-level math course. Students planning to transfer to Stockton University business programs should take Statistics. Kean Ocean students should take College Algebra and a second math course in Precalculus. Students should speak with an academic advisor when making course selections.
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A variety of STSC -Student Success Seminar courses are available.
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Students should speak with an academic advisor when selecting elective.