Overview

Build a Foundation in Logistics and Supply Chain Operations

Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain and Logistics Management degree program is designed for future logistics professionals who are eager to tackle modern challenges in supply chain management. Offered by the Colangelo College of Business, this degree program addresses servant leadership, innovation, entrepreneurialism and business skills.

In addition to foundational courses in business, you will explore core competencies in lean operations, business process management and enterprise optimization. Other courses focus on procurement, logistics and systems aspects of global supply chains.

Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Offered By

Colangelo College of Business

Class Settings

Campus

Online

Tuition Rate

Campus: $8,250 per semester [More Info]

Online: $485 per credit [More Info]

Cost of Attendance

Course Information

Credits: 120

Campus: 15 weeks

Online: 8 weeks

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Transfer Credits

Up to 90 credits, only 84 can be lower division

Credits: Fill out the Lopes Eval to find out what will transfer

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements (Bachelor's)

16+ years old
High School Graduate
3.0+ Unweighted GPA

OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and

ACT: 19
SAT: 1000*

Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
*Math and reading only on a 1600 point scale (test date after 3/1/2016). SAT score of 1380 required for 2400 point scale (test date before 3/1/2016).

WHY GCU

Navigate Leadership and Ethics in Supply Chain at GCU

The modern world relies upon seamless supply chain management, which facilitates the entire production flow of organizations and allows consumers to access the goods they need. In this supply chain management degree, you will have opportunities to survey the modern business environment, assess its challenges and explore innovative solutions, with a focus on professional ethics and business law.

Earn Your Supply Chain Management Degree Online

The opportunity to complete your supply chain management degree online allows you to access a quality Christian education from almost anywhere. As a member of our online learning community, you’ll log into our Learning Management System to access your coursework, attend classes and connect to your peers via discussion forums. We are pleased to offer helpful resources to all our students, no matter how you earn your degree.

Examine Logistics Skills With On-Campus Courses

As a traditional on-campus student, you’ll be joining a vibrant learning community that embraces servant leadership, community impact and the entrepreneurial mindset. Enjoy our many amenities, from diverse dining options to suite-style residence halls. Become an active member in our campus community by joining clubs, intramurals and taking part in other activities. As a Christian university, we offer regular worship services, Bible groups, community outreach activities and many other opportunities for our students.

Estimated 19% job growth rate for logisticians from 2023 to 2033^{(See disclaimer 1)}

Coursework

Explore Core Topics in Supply Chain and Logistics Management

As you earn your bachelor’s you can expect to take a deep dive into topics such as business operations, management, business finances and supply chain and manufacturing logistics. You will also explore statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma and lean concepts.

The degree program encompasses five core competencies:

Business Communication and Critical Thinking

Data Analysis for Supply Chain Solutions

Business Operations and Environments

Through simulations and other class projects, you will participate in a variety of roles within global business operations and environments.

These business simulations can prepare you to:

Examine management principles and strategies for ideal organizational outcomes
Formulate data-driven marketing strategies
Analyze macroeconomic policies that impact unemployment, inflation and growth
Utilize financial and accounting principles to interpret financial data
Employ accounting practices in business enterprises

Legal, Ethical and Value-Driven Operations

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Examine core competencies in managing business operations. There is a focus on procurement, warehousing and the transportation of goods in domestic and global markets, with strategic resource planning to optimize operations.

Topics of study include:

Quantitative and qualitative analysis and models
Financial and decision analysis for planning and sourcing
Technology application to evaluate and model supply chain and logistics strategies
Process improvement and optimization implementation methods
Design of sourcing solutions

Core Competencies

These competencies are intended to shape character, ethics and dignity, helping to empower you to positively impact your communities, workplaces and all aspects of life. In addition to the degree-specific competencies, you will be taught GCU’s mission-critical competencies.

These include:

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Christian worldview

Leadership

Global awareness, perspectives and ethics

Careers

Career Paths for Supply Chain and Logistics Management Degree Graduates

This supply chain management and logistics degree program is designed to teach the core competencies needed to pursue relevant job opportunities. With a firm foundation in logistics and supply chain management, you may be prepared to compete for early career positions that focus on both optimizing organizational effectiveness and analyzing and managing global supply chains. Each potential career has a hand in keeping the domestic and global supply chain moving.

Graduates may pursue opportunities in various distribution channels in the following departments:^{(See disclaimer 2)}

Supply chain management
Commodities management
Sourcing management
Procurement analysis

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Read through our frequently asked questions to learn more about the supply chain and logistics management major.

Is a supply chain and logistics management degree hard?

What may be difficult for one student may not be difficult for another, and vice versa. It should be noted there are many different topics covered in a supply chain management and logistics degree. These include accounting, statistics, marketing and global business environments. This degree is a math-intensive program with a heavy focus on legal issues, but it is designed for total coverage of the industry to help position you for opportunities in the field.

Is a supply chain management degree worth it?

A degree in supply chain management and logistics can be a worthwhile choice for aspiring logisticians. If you enjoy data analysis and like the idea of using it to fuel smarter business decisions, then a future in supply chain management might be the right choice for you. In addition, logisticians have a median annual wage of $79,400 as of May 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.^{(See disclaimer 3)}

What is a supply chain and logistics management degree?

A supply chain management and logistics degree focuses on core competencies related to business operations planning, material sourcing and procurement, labor and facilities management and the delivery of goods and services to the consumer. This field of study is quite broad in scope, which means students in this degree program will examine everything from business finance and statistics to organizational behavior to transportation management and beyond.

A bachelor’s in this field can serve as a steppingstone for pursuing entry-level jobs in the field, although you may later decide to return to school to pursue a relevant master’s degree, such as a Master of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Supply Chain Management.

Courses

Program Curriculum

Credit Summary

General Education Requirements34-40 credits

Major72 credits

Open Elective Credits8-14 credits

Degree Requirements120 credits

General Education Requirements

General Education coursework prepares Grand Canyon University graduates to think critically, communicate clearly, live responsibly in a diverse world, and thoughtfully integrate their faith and ethical convictions into all dimensions of life. These competencies, essential to an effective and satisfying life, are outlined in the General Education Learner Outcomes. General Education courses embody the breadth of human understanding and creativity contained in the liberal arts and sciences tradition. Students take an array of foundational knowledge courses that promote expanded knowledge, insight, and the outcomes identified in the University's General Education Competencies. The knowledge and skills students acquire through these courses serve as a foundation for successful careers and lifelong journeys of growing understanding and wisdom.

Competency

4 Total Credits

Course Description

Upon completion of the Grand Canyon University's University Foundation experience, students will be able to demonstrate competency in the areas of academic skills and self-leadership. They will be able to articulate the range of resources available to assist them, explore career options related to their area of study, and have knowledge of Grand Canyon's community. Students will be able to demonstrate foundational academic success skills, explore GCU resources (CLA, Library, Career Center, ADA office, etc), articulate strategies of self-leadership and management and recognize opportunities to engage in the GCU community.

Competency

9-12 Total Credits

Competency

4 Total Credits

Competency

11-12 Total Credits

Course Description

Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to use various analytic and problem-solving skills to examine, evaluate, and/or challenge ideas and arguments (mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy, physical geography, ecology, economics, theology, logic, philosophy, technology, statistics, accounting, etc.). Students are required to take 3 credits of intermediate algebra or higher.

Competency

6-8 Total Credits

Course Description

Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to demonstrate awareness and appreciation of and empathy for differences in arts and culture, values, experiences, historical perspectives, and other aspects of life (psychology, sociology, government, Christian studies, Bible, geography, anthropology, economics, political science, child and family studies, law, ethics, cross-cultural studies, history, art, music, dance, theater, applied arts, literature, health, etc.). If the predefined course is a part of the major, students need to take an additional course.

Core Courses

BIT-200

4 Total Credits

ACC-250

4 Total Credits

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the accounting cycle and the construction of financial statements. Students explore the fundamental principles and practices of financial accounting as outlined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); the steps in the accounting cycle from journalizing transactions through the preparation of financial statements; and the use and interpretation of the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows. Prerequisite: MAT-134, MAT-144, MAT-154, or higher subsequent math course.

ACC-260

4 Total Credits

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the use of managerial accounting data in the decision-making process. Topics include the use of cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis and relevant costs in decision making, using budgets and the balanced scorecard to evaluate performance, methods for setting prices of products and services, and analyzing capital investment opportunities. Prerequisite: ACC-250.

BUS-352

4 Total Credits

MKT-315

4 Total Credits

Course Description

This course introduces models and practices used by contemporary marketers in fast-paced, dynamic, domestic and global markets, including the marketing concept and processes for developing, implementing, and assessing the effectiveness of marketing plans. Building from a foundational understanding of consumer behavior and marketing research, students examine the development and implementation of marketing mix strategies and tactics with an emphasis of how marketing integrates within all aspects of business.

ECN-361

4 Total Credits

Course Description

This course focuses on the fundamental ideas of microeconomics. Students examine the market forces of supply and demand under different market structures in order to understand how economic agents make decisions about both consumption and production. The structure, conduct, and performance of markets are evaluated through analysis of consumer, producer, and societal welfare. Students explore the topic of factor markets in which the incomes of most workers and owners of capital and property are determined. Prerequisites: ACC-240 or ACC-250 and BUS-352.

ECN-362

4 Total Credits

Course Description

This course focuses on the national economy by examining macroeconomic data measuring national income, the cost of living, production and growth, and unemployment. Students examine the basic functions of the monetary system and analyze the macro economy in terms of long-run economic productivity and growth and in terms short-run fluctuations. The influence and effect of macroeconomic policy is studied within the context of current events. Prerequisite: ECN-361.

SCM-400

4 Total Credits

FIN-350

4 Total Credits

SCM-410

4 Total Credits

SCM-450

4 Total Credits

MGT-420

4 Total Credits

Course Description

Drawing upon real-world management situations, this course is a study of individual and group behavior in organizations through detailed coverage of the functions of management, individual differences/diversity, leadership, motivation, decision making, organizational design, and organizational change and development. Emphasis is placed on how an understanding of organizational behavior leads to effective management practice.

BUS-390

4 Total Credits

Course Description

This course surveys the global business environment with an emphasis on international markets and the global supply chain that impact all organizations and consumers. Students learn about basic international trade and currency issues and strategies to enter global markets successfully. Students focus on communication tools and negotiation tactics to enhance their cultural competence and business acumen.

SCM-452

4 Total Credits

SCM-454

4 Total Credits

BUS-340

4 Total Credits

Course Description

This writing-intensive course is a comprehensive study of the legal and ethical issues of concern to business, including those areas of the U.S. legal system that are most relevant to business, such as the law of torts, strict liability, intellectual property, and contract law. It explores the role of ethics and values in business decision making and approaches these subjects from the perspective of the stakeholders as opposed to an economic interpretation of the firm and its responsibilities.

SCM-460

4 Total Credits

BUS-485

4 Total Credits

Course Description

This writing-intensive course is built around a team-based simulation requiring a high level of peer interaction and collaboration and serves as the capstone experience in business and management, introducing students to functional, business, and corporate strategy from the perspective of a strategy analyst. Tools and techniques are applied to the student’s previous knowledge of accounting, finance, management, analytics, marketing, economics, entrepreneurship, and leadership acquired through their individual programs of study. Students integrate strategic analysis to demonstrate mastery of a wide variety of business domains. Prerequisites: MGT-420 or MGT-422HN; FIN-210 or FIN-350; and MKT-245 or MKT-315.

GCU cannot and will not promise job placement, a job, graduate school placement, transfer of GCU program credits to another institution, promotion, salary, or salary increase. Please see the Career Services Policy in the University Policy Handbook.
Please note that this list may contain programs and courses not presently offered, as availability may vary depending on class size, enrollment and other contributing factors. If you are interested in a program or course listed herein please first contact your University Counselor for the most current information regarding availability.
Please refer to the Academic Catalog for more information. Programs or courses subject to change

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COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. Accordingly, data shown is effective September 2024, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Logisticians, retrieved on Nov. 18, 2024.
Indeed Editorial Team. (2024, April 18). 15 Jobs You Can Get With a Supply Chain Management Degree. Indeed. Retrieved Nov. 18, 2024.
The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Logisticians, as of May 2023, retrieved on Nov. 18, 2024. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as Logisticians, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.

Online Logistics and Supply Chain Management Degree

Build a Foundation in Logistics and Supply Chain Operations

Navigate Leadership and Ethics in Supply Chain at GCU

Estimated 19% job growth rate for logisticians from 2023 to 2033^{(See disclaimer 1)}

Explore Core Topics in Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Core Competencies

Career Paths for Supply Chain and Logistics Management Degree Graduates

Earn Your Degree From an Accredited University

Frequently Asked Questions

Program Curriculum

General Education Requirements

Core Courses

Online Logistics and Supply Chain Management Degree

Build a Foundation in Logistics and Supply Chain Operations

Navigate Leadership and Ethics in Supply Chain at GCU

Estimated 19% job growth rate for logisticians from 2023 to 2033(See disclaimer 1)

Explore Core Topics in Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Core Competencies

Career Paths for Supply Chain and Logistics Management Degree Graduates

Earn Your Degree From an Accredited University

Frequently Asked Questions

Program Curriculum

General Education Requirements

Core Courses

Estimated 19% job growth rate for logisticians from 2023 to 2033^{(See disclaimer 1)}