Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Supply Chain Management
Each BBA degree consists of:
- University Core Curriculum (MATH 1324 should be used to satisfy Core Component II)
- Business Core (see list below)
- Computer Literacy Course (MGIS 1305 or CSTE 1330)
- Major Required Courses
- Elective(s)
- COBA Career Readiness Academy I & II
Transfer students must take at least 50% of the required business curriculum for the BBA in residence at Sam Houston State University, which may include courses taken at The Woodlands Center campus or through SHSU Online.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Supply Chain Management | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 2 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 3 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Managerial Decision Making 1 | 3 |
| MGIS 1305 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| or CSTE 1330 | Introduction to Computers | |
| Business Core | ||
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 2302 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BANA 2372 | Business Analysis | 3 |
| BANA 3363 | Inter Business Analysis | 3 |
| BUAD 3301 | Business Legal Environment | 3 |
| BUAD 3335 | Business Communication | 3 |
| ECON 2301 | Principles Of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2302 | Principles Of Microeconomics 2 | 3 |
| FINC 3320 | Business Finance | 3 |
| MGIS 3310 | Principles of Management Information Systems (MIS) | 3 |
| MGMT 3310 | Principles Of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 4390 | Strategic Management & Policy | 3 |
| MKTG 3310 | Principles Of Marketing | 3 |
| SCMG 3370 | Operations Management | 3 |
| Major: Required Courses | ||
| MGIS 4315 | Decision Analysis & Analytics | 3 |
| SCMG 3372 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| SCMG 3374 | Strategic Sourcing/Procurement | 3 |
| SCMG 3376 | Global Supply Chain Logistics | 3 |
| SCMG 4378 | Supply Chain ERP | 3 |
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| Supply Chain Management Technical Electives 4 | 12 | |
| Electives: Advanced Business | 6 | |
| Electives: General | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Minor: Not Required 5, 6 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
MATH 1324 is required for COBA and satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
- 2
ECON 2302 is a Business Core course and should be taken to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
- 3
BUAD 1301 or BUAD 2321 is suggested to fulfill the three-hour credit of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option). The following courses satisfy one credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option): ECON 1100, KINE 2115, MCOM 1130, NGLI 1101, or UNIV 1101.
- 4
Select four courses from the Supply Chain Management Technical Electives course listing below.
- 5
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so, additional semester credit hours will be needed above the degree program's stated total semester credit hours.
- 6
The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Management; Minor in General Business Administration.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Management Technical Electives 4 | 12 | |
| Select four courses from the following: | ||
| Accounting Information Systems | ||
| Business & Economic Forecasting | ||
or ECON 4365 | Business & Economic Forecasting | |
| Econometrics for Business | ||
| Data Science for Business and Economics | ||
| Applied Data Tools for Economics and Business | ||
| Financial Spreadsheet Modeling | ||
| Business Database Management | ||
| Business Database Management II | ||
| Marketing Research | ||
| New Product Commercialization | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Service Operations Management | ||
| Quality Management | ||
| Management Science | ||
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so, additional semester credit hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Management; Minor in General Business Administration.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area III | 4 |
| Component Area IX1 | 1 | Component Area V | 3 |
| ENGL 13012 | 3 | ENGL 13022 | 3 |
| HSTY 13013 | 3 | HSTY 13023 | 3 |
| MATH 13244 | 3 | MGIS 1305 or CSTE 1330 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IV | 3 | Component Area IX6 | 3 |
| ACCT 2301 | 3 | ACCT 2302 | 3 |
| BANA 2372 | 3 | ECON 23027 | 3 |
| ECON 2301 | 3 | POLS 23065 | 3 |
| POLS 23055 | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BANA 3363 | 3 | BUAD 3301 | 3 |
| BUAD 3335 | 3 | MGIS 3310 | 3 |
| FINC 3320 | 3 | SCMG 3370 | 3 |
| MGMT 3310 | 3 | SCMG 3372 | 3 |
| MKTG 3310 | 3 | Electives: Advanced Business | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Electives: Advanced Business | 3 | MGMT 4390 | 3 |
| MGIS 4315 | 3 | SCMG 3376 | 3 |
| SCMG 3374 | 3 | SCMG 4378 | 3 |
| Supply Chain Management Technical Elective 8 | 3 | Supply Chain Management Technical Elective8 | 3 |
| Supply Chain Management Technical Elective8 | 3 | Supply Chain Management Technical Elective 8 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
- 1
The following courses satisfy one credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option): ECON 1100, KINE 2115, MCOM 1130, NGLI 1101, or UNIV 1101.
- 2
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
- 3
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
- 4
MATH 1324 is required for COBA and satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
- 5
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
- 6
BUAD 1301 or BUAD 2321 is suggested to fulfill the three-hour credit of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
- 7
ECON 2302 is a Business Core course and should be taken to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
- 8
Select four courses from the Supply Chain Management Technical Electives course listing below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Management Technical Electives 8 | 12 | |
| Select four courses from the following: | ||
| Accounting Information Systems | ||
| Business & Economic Forecasting | ||
or ECON 4365 | Business & Economic Forecasting | |
| Econometrics for Business | ||
| Data Science for Business and Economics | ||
| Applied Data Tools for Economics and Business | ||
| Financial Spreadsheet Modeling | ||
| Business Database Management | ||
| Business Database Management II | ||
| Marketing Research | ||
| New Product Commercialization | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Service Operations Management | ||
| Quality Management | ||
| Management Science | ||
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so, additional semester credit hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Management; Minor in General Business Administration.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
Graduates of the BBA in Supply Chain Management program at SHSU are equipped with a robust set of marketable skills that prepare them to thrive in dynamic, global business environments. These skills include:
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data, assess performance metrics, and make data-driven decisions to optimize supply chain operations.
- Process Optimization: Proficiency in identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions to improve logistics, procurement, and inventory management.
- Technology Integration: Competence in using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, supply chain software, and emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Project Management: Skills in planning, executing, and managing supply chain projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Knowledge of vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and cost analysis to support strategic purchasing decisions.
- Global Perspective: Understanding of international trade, cross-border logistics, and global supply chain strategies.
- Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills to work effectively across departments and with external partners.
- Risk Management: Ability to identify potential disruptions and develop contingency plans to ensure supply chain resilience.
These competencies position graduates for roles such as supply chain analyst, logistics coordinator, procurement specialist, operations manager, and more—across industries including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and technology.
