Operations and Supply Chain Management BSBA
Degree Awarded: BS in Business Administration (BSBA)
Minimum Required Credits: 122.0
Co-op Option: Three Co-op, Two Co-op, One Co-op, No Co-op
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 52.0205
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-1021
About the Program
Operations management and supply chain management are key business disciplines that focus on the value-creating processes within and across firms. Excellence in these disciplines provides a significant competitive advantage for a firm. The major in Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) at Drexel LeBow prepares students to be managers and ultimately leaders in this field – business professionals who know how to use operations and supply chain management to maximize value for their firm’s customers and other stakeholders.
Students in OSCM learn how operations and supply chains create services and products, including essential topics such as productivity, quality control, transportation, logistics, procurement, and sourcing. In these areas and more, students gain a professional edge by acquiring proficiency in analytics and applications of artificial intelligence, so that they can analyze trade-offs and make decisions that improve operational performance, while targeting sustainability of supply chains and continuous improvement.
Throughout the OSCM major, students learn management principles and concurrently experience how these principles are applied. Through case studies, simulations, team-based projects, guest lectures, and co-curricular opportunities, students gain knowledge and skills that are directly integrated with real business examples. These curricular foundations are amplified by Drexel’s signature experiential learning model, where students participate in up to 18 months of full-time co-op experience.
Firms today are eager to hire graduates who can drive operations and supply chain innovations to meet challenges imposed by the data-driven, on-demand expectations of modern business. With a major in OSCM from Drexel LeBow, students are ready to fill these roles. Graduates pursue careers in roles such as supply chain analyst, operations manager, logistics manager, demand planner, or procurement specialist, across all types of industries. Students are also well prepared to engage with organizations such as the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) where they can earn professional credentials. For those seeking further academic training, the major offers seamless pathways into Drexel’s MBA or specialized graduate programs.
The OSCM curriculum at Drexel LeBow reflects the strategic priorities that guide the college: a strong foundation through experiential learning, incorporating the latest technology and analytics while also giving a central place to responsible business practices and sustainability. Our graduates enter the workforce with a competitive edge, a professional network, and the ability to contribute to an organization from day one.
Additional Information
For more information please contact the LeBow College of Business
Degree Requirements
| University Requirements | ||
| EXP 1001 | Introduction to Experiential Learning | 3.0 |
| WRIT 1100 | Composition and Rhetoric I | 3.0 |
| or WRIT 1110 | English Composition I | |
| WRIT 1200 | Composition and Rhetoric II | 3.0 |
| or WRIT 1210 | English Composition II | |
| Introductory Core Competencies 1 | ||
| Select one course from each of the three (3) categories of Introductory Core Competency Courses: | 9.0 | |
Introductory: Inquire and Analyze | ||
Introductory: Collaborate and Integrate | ||
Introductory: Apply and Engage | ||
| Free Electives | 15.0 | |
| College Requirements | ||
| DLE 1101 | Dragon Awakening: Principles of Business | 3.0 |
| DLE 1201 | Dragon Development: Problem Solving in Practice | 3.0 |
| DLE 3301 | Dragon Transitions: Navigating Your Career Journey | 1.0 |
| ECON 1201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| MATH 1001 | Mathematical Tools and Techniques | 4.0 |
| or MATH 1002 | Survey of Calculus | |
| Select one course from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Dragon's Edge: Applied Learning Capstone | ||
| Launch It! Green Start | ||
| Launch It! | ||
| Business Core Courses | ||
| ACCT 1200 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3.0 |
| ACCT 2300 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3.0 |
| BLAW 2201 | Introduction to Business Law and Contractual Obligations | 3.0 |
| BSAN 1160 | Introductory Business Analytics | 3.0 |
| ECON 1202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| ENTP 1225 | Entrepreneurial Practice and Mindset | 3.0 |
| FIN 2301 | Introduction to Finance | 3.0 |
| MGMT 3450 | Strategy and Competitive Advantage | 3.0 |
| MIS 2200 | Management Information Systems | 3.0 |
| MKTG 2201 | Introduction to Marketing Management | 3.0 |
| OSCM 2200 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3.0 |
| ORGB 2300 | Organizational Behavior | 3.0 |
| STAT 2201 | Business Statistics I | 3.0 |
| Operations and Supply Chain Management Major Requirements | ||
| OSCM 3200 | Supply Chain Management | 3.0 |
| Select five (5) courses from the following: | 15.0 | |
| Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Logistics | ||
| Transportation and Logistics | ||
| Procurement and Strategic Sourcing | ||
| Managing for Operational Excellence | ||
| Operations for Service Businesses | ||
| Supply Chain Analytics | ||
| Free Electives | 15.0 | |
| Optional Co-op Experience | ||
| Co-op is an option for this degree for full-time on-campus students. Co-op cycles may vary. Students choosing this option will be required to complete COOP 1001 as preparation for their co-op experience. COOP 1001 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned. | 0.0 | |
| Total Credits | 122.0 | |
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A complete list of eligible Introductory Core Competency courses can be found here.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon degree completion, our students will be able to:
1 – Core Business Knowledge
Apply core business and quantitative concepts to analyze organizational challenges and make data-informed decisions.
2 – Business Problem Solving
Evaluate business problems and alternatives using relevant information and technology to justify actionable solutions and strategies.
3 – Communication & Collaboration
Communicate and collaborate effectively using digital tools across written, verbal, and visual formats.
4 – Professionalism & Career Readiness
Demonstrate professional behaviors and career-readiness competencies required for effective participation in workplace environments.