Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics Management (B.S.)
Online Program
This online degree program will help you expand your knowledge of operations, supply chain, logistics, production, quality, project management, transportation, and technology. As a student, your coursework will prepare you become an effective manager who can make strategic contributions to help an organization become more efficient and profitable.
Credit Hours:120 | Transfer: Up to 90 Credits |Tuition Cost
Formerly offered as Operations Management, this degree was renamed in 2021 to reflect the interconnectivity of the field and expanded with new course choices in these emerging and essential areas such as: supply chain purchasing, project management, sustainable facility operations, and budget management.
Course Highlights
- Career Development
- Economics of Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Data Analytics
- Statistics
- Excel
- Principles of Management
- Budget Management
- Managing Information Technology
- Project Management
- Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics Management
...and more!
Why UNH CPS?
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- Regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE).
- Available fully online with select on-campus courses.
- Affordable tuition.
- Nationally ranked online programs.
- About 89% of our students are transfer students. Making the most of your transfer credits is our specialty.
- Career advising is available to all students and alumni. We also extend this service to those considering their college options.
- Faculty who are subject matter experts and share their real-world expertise, helping you apply what you learn to your personal goals and career.
- We’re experts at assessing credit toward your undergraduate degree – not only from previous college coursework, but also for other college-level knowledge demonstrated outside the traditional classroom.
Students pursuing an associate degree at their local community college are encouraged to explore our Transfer Pathway! This resource lists the courses your associate degree should contain at your community college, as well as the remaining courses you’ll need to take at UNH College of Professional Studies to complete your bachelor’s degree!
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- Completion of our free, online application for admission
- High school diploma, completion of a high school education in a homeschool setting under state law, or demonstrate high school equivalency.
- Successful completion of one of the following exams will be required for demonstrating high school equivalency: the GED, HiSET, or TASC
Upon graduation, those who wish to pursue a master’s degree are encouraged to explore theM.S. in Project Management.
Curriculum & Requirements
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The Bachelor of Science degree in Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics Management provides a sound education in business with an emphasis on operations, including supply chain management, project management, quantitative methods, and quality control. Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics Management degree graduates understand how to be effective as managers and leaders, and are equipped to make strategic contributions through knowledge of operations, supply chain, logistics, production, quality, project management, transportation, and technology.
This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.
Sample Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| APST405 | Career Development and Planning | 2 |
| CMPL402 | Excel | 2 |
| ENG420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| MGMT410 | Principles of Management | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| COM460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| CRIT501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| MTH402 or MTH504 | Math for Our World or Statistics | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COM480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| MTH504 | Statistics | 4 |
| MGMT569 | Budget Management | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMPL643 | Managing Information Technology | 4 |
| DAT510 | Introduction to Data Analytics | 4 |
| ECO635 | Economics of Artificial Intelligence | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CRIT602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4 |
| OPS605 or SCM570 | Quality Management or Supply Chain Purchasing Management | 4 |
| SCM610 | Supply Chain Management | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| OPS570 or MGMT680 | Operations Management or Global Business | 4 |
| OPS610 or SCM715 | Sustainable Facility Operations or Logistics Management | 4 |
| MGMT626 | Project Management Strategies | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| IDIS601 | Interdisciplinary Seminar | 4 |
| OPS720 or MGMT642 | Fundamentals of LEAN Process Improvement or International and Cross-Cultural Management | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGMT795 or MGMT797 | Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship or Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Project | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Degree Requirements
Minimum Credit Requirement: 120 credits
Minimum Residency Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at UNH
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0 is required for conferral*
Core Curriculum Required: General Education Program
Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*GPA: Major and any state certification GPA requirements may be higher and are indicated in program details.
A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major coursework. Some programs may have higher grade requirements for Major coursework as noted in the Major requirements section below. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor, and General Education requirements with only one overlap being utilized between the Major and Minor. Please note that Option requirements are considered part of the Major. Students must complete 16 upper-level credits in majors within the College of Professional Studies, Online.
General Education Program Requirements
A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only one overlap being utilized between the Major and Minor.
All General Education requirements, including CRIT602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDIS601 Interdisciplinary Seminar, must be taken prior to the capstone.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| COM460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| COM480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| CRIT501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
MTH402 | Math for Our World | |
MTH504 | Statistics | |
MTH510 | Pre-Calculus | |
| Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems | 4 | |
| Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World | 4 | |
| Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression | 4 | |
| CRIT602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4 |
| IDIS601 | Interdisciplinary Seminar | 4 |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Writing Program Requirements
All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ENG420 | The Writing Process | |
One Writing Intensive course in the Major | ||
One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above | ||
One Additional Writing Intensive Course | ||
Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.
Major Requirements
Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses along with CRIT602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDIS601 Interdisciplinary Seminar. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major in Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics Management | ||
| Foundation Courses | ||
| APST405 | Career Development and Planning | 2 |
| CMPL402 | Excel | 2 |
| DAT510 | Introduction to Data Analytics | 4 |
| Intermediate Courses | ||
| ECO635 | Economics of Artificial Intelligence | 4 |
| MTH504 | Statistics | 4 |
| MGMT410 | Principles of Management | 4 |
| MGMT569 | Budget Management | 4 |
| Advanced Courses | ||
| CMPL643 | Managing Information Technology | 4 |
| MGMT626 | Project Management Strategies | 4 |
| SCM610 | Supply Chain Management | 4 |
| OPS570 | Operations Management | 4 |
| orMGMT680 | Global Business | |
| OPS605 | Quality Management | 4 |
| orSCM570 | Supply Chain Purchasing Management | |
| OPS610 | Sustainable Facility Operations | 4 |
| orSCM715 | Logistics Management | |
| OPS720 | Fundamentals of LEAN Process Improvement | 4 |
| orMGMT642 | International and Cross-Cultural Management | |
| Integrative Capstone | ||
| MGMT795 | Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship | 4 |
| orMGMT797 | Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Project | |
| orMGMT798 | Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience | |
| Total Credits | 56 | |
Electives
Open electivesare coursesstudents will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order tosatisfy the remaining credit totalsfor their programs. Open electivesaredefinedas any creditcourseoffered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor.Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of operations, supply chain, and logistics management.
- Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to problem-solving in business analysis and operational decision-making.
- Manage and lead strategically to enhance performance for individuals, teams, and organizations.
- Analyze operational, supply chain, and logistics strengths and weaknesses from multiple perspectives, including ethical, legal, fiscal, and quality.
- Communicate and interact productively in culturally responsive ways with a diverse and changing workforce.
Your Prior and Current Learning Counts
Many of our students can demonstrate college-level knowledge gained from military, workplace and volunteer-based training, and experiences. We are experts at helping students demonstrate learning and earning academic credit.
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Opportunities for Airmen
Finish Your Bachelor's Degree With the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
The AU-ABC partnership between Air University and the UNH College of Professional Studiesallows you to apply your CCAF Associate in Applied Science toward this online bachelor's degree. All CCAF degrees are transferable into this program.
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Career Outcomes
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