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Sponsored by the Office of the Provost

2018-2019

School of Business

Concentration(s):

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Program description

The concentration in supply chain management and analytics gives students the skills to manage the manufacture and movement of products in the global environment and to understand the fundamentals of decision analytics. The curriculum is comprehensive in that supply chain management and analytics involve a range of issues from inventory management to risk management, as well as the indispensable role of information and technology in coordinating modern supply chains and analyzing data for the benefit of the organization.

Career opportunities

Traditional supply chain programs educate students on how to interact with suppliers and customers to meet their needs and may work in careers in procurement, operations and logistics. The SCMA department prepares students for these traditional roles but integrates these areas with analytics so as to produce students who use data to make more informed decisions aimed at improving systems, lowering costs, and enhancing firm performance.

Change of major requirements

Students are eligible for admission into the advanced business program with a major in the School of Business upon meeting the minimum cumulative GPA requirement and successful completion of the Business Foundation coursework, as outlined here: http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/business/undergraduate-information/shared-curriculum/

Bachelor-level job titles

Commodity Manager
Demand Planner
Distribution Specialist
Inventory Control Specialist
Logistics Analyst
Material Coordinator
Procurement Specialist
Production Planner
Purchasing Manager
Sourcing Specialist

Professional associations and resources

Degree requirements in Bulletin

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Plan of study in Bulletin

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Requirements

Highest level of math required

MATH 200 or SCMA 212 or BUSN 212
SCMA 302

Science required

Core only

Foreign language requirements

Additional tuition/fees

GPA requirements (to progress/graduate in the major)

2.5 to declare SCMA, 2.0 to graduate

Contact information

Department name:

Department of Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Building/room location:

Snead Hall, Room B4155

Phone:

(804) 828-7074

Email:

scma@vcu.edu

https://business.vcu.edu/academics/supply-chain-management-and-analytics/

Campus (where 75% of courses are taken):

Monroe Park

Major map

Year 1

Explore

MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING

Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor each semester to discuss tutoring, course electives, and degree progression.
Take Math Placement and register for math classes each semester until you complete SCMA 302.
Earn at least a 2.5 semester GPA and 15 credits per semester to declare your major at the end of your second year and graduate in 4 years.

GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY

Attend two or three School of Business events.
Register to vote in Virginia and explore Richmond, including its museums, parks, festivals, and cultural events!
Apply to live in the ASPiRE, Globe, INNOVATE, or LEAD Living & Learning Programs.
Get involved with VCU Student Government or one of over 450 clubs and organizations.

DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY

Learn about your study abroad options by visiting a study abroad fair and attending a First Advising Session in the Global Education Office.
Review the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs(OMSA) website for programs, events, and resources.
Join a living-learning program such as VCU Globe

EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Explore “What Can I Do With This Major” to learn about employers/job titles in your field of study.
Complete your Handshake profile and opt-in to industry email lists to learn about opportunities.
Take Winning Presentations to develop needed public speaking and communication skills.

PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE

Complete a “Gap Analysis” Strategic Plan with your academic or career advisor, to help you identify and schedule pre-professional experiences.
Practice independent living skills such as money and time management, self-care, and personal responsibility.
Using LinkedIn, connect to at least 10 people. Check out the VCU alumni page in My Network.

Year 2

Experience

MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING

Schedule an appointment with your advisor and explore minors, certificates, and skills-based value added courses. Make sure to take INFO 165.
Be prepared for a challenging year of ACCT, ECON and math classes. Use tutoring at the Campus Learning Center to get ahead.
Cultivate relationships with professors who can serve as references by attending their office hours
Take summer or winter intersession classes to make up credits, if needed.

GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY

Participate in Community Day to network with peers, faculty, and SCMA professionals while giving back to the community.
Take service-learning classes or volunteer to address a social issue (ConnectVA & HandsOnRVA).
Explore peer leadership opportunities or apply for I-LEAD Connect, Alternative Spring Break.

DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY

Attend Diversity Scholars in Research Week.
Investigate spending a summer abroad with the International Consulting Program.
Consider learning a language to open doors to international organizations and future study.

EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Create a draft of your resume and go to drop-ins at Business Career Services to have it reviewed.
Attend Black & Gold Academy, Career & Internship Fairs, and career events throughout the year.
Plan to complete at least 2 internships before the start of your 4th year.

PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE

Participate in Explore Informational Interviews and Connect Mentoring Program through Office of Student Engagement.
Attend SCMA Employer Information sessions to learn about companies and job opportunities.
Consider who you would like to serve as professional and academic references for future letters of recommendation.

Year 3

Experience

MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING

See your advisor each semester to discuss degree progression and plans for elective coursework.
Take SCMA 320 and SCMA 303.
Earn at least 2.0 cumulative and major GPA to meet graduation requirements.
Email scma@vcu.edu for appointment with department.
Conduct independent undergraduate research.

GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY

Participate in SCMA Community Day.
Research social entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility.
Create a community-engaged research project.
Attend civic meetings, such as school board, neighborhood associations, city council, or state legislative sessions.
Become a tutor in the Campus Learning Center.

DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY

Apply for a Fulbright or other post-graduate international fellowship program through VCU’s National Scholarship Office.
Experience VCU’s richness of diversity by attending VCU’s annual Intercultural Festival.

EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Participate in Analytics Challenge and SCMA Summit in spring.
Gain additional professional skills on Lynda.com.
Use Handshake to apply to part-time jobs, internships, and externships to gain practical and relevant experience.

PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE

Join groups on LinkedIn connected to your future career. Expand your network.
Join a professional organization: APICS, CSCMP, ISM.
Apply to A+ SCILS student organization.
Attend SCMA Employer Information sessions to learn about companies and job opportunities in the field.
Learn to solve problems in Creativity and Ideation.

Year 4

Excel

MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING

Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor a semester before your anticipated graduation to ensure all graduation requirements will be met.
Consider supply chain vs analytic-focused electives depending on career goals.
Complete the BUSN 499 Business Knowledge Exam.
Take MGMT 434 in your final semester. Be aware of the multiple prereqs!

GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY

Consider applying for a year-long service opportunity after graduation through programs like VCU AmeriCorps, Literacy Lab, Peace Corps, Fulbright Student Scholars, Teach for America, and City Year.
Serve in a leadership role of a local community organization or student organization.
Consider jobs in the nonprofit sector, B Corps, or SCRs.

DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY

Reflect on your own cultural competency, and be prepared to answer interview questions that outline how you have worked with diverse populations

EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Participate in Analytics Challenge and SCMA Summit in spring.
Apply to take SCMA 492 to develop experience working with data and solving a problem for a business.
Complete at least one internship during your senior year at an employer where you would like to work.

PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE

Apply to A+ SCILS student organization.
Research prospective employers and create a job or graduate school search strategy at least 8 months before graduation.
Have your personal statement or cover letter reviewed, and do a mock interview at VCU Career Services.

Visit majormaps.vcu.edu for the online version with links.
Sponsored by the Office of the Provost

2018-2019

Business

School of Business

Concentration(s):

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

		MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING	GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY	DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY	EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS	PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
Explore	Year 1	Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor each semester to discuss tutoring, course electives, and degree progression. Take Math Placement and register for math classes each semester until you complete SCMA 302. Earn at least a 2.5 semester GPA and 15 credits per semester to declare your major at the end of your second year and graduate in 4 years.	Attend two or three School of Business events. Register to vote in Virginia and explore Richmond, including its museums, parks, festivals, and cultural events! Apply to live in the ASPiRE, Globe, INNOVATE, or LEAD Living & Learning Programs. Get involved with VCU Student Government or one of over 450 clubs and organizations.	Learn about your study abroad options by visiting a study abroad fair and attending a First Advising Session in the Global Education Office. Review the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs(OMSA) website for programs, events, and resources. Join a living-learning program such as VCU Globe	Explore “What Can I Do With This Major” to learn about employers/job titles in your field of study. Complete your Handshake profile and opt-in to industry email lists to learn about opportunities. Take Winning Presentations to develop needed public speaking and communication skills.	Complete a “Gap Analysis” Strategic Plan with your academic or career advisor, to help you identify and schedule pre-professional experiences. Practice independent living skills such as money and time management, self-care, and personal responsibility. Using LinkedIn, connect to at least 10 people. Check out the VCU alumni page in My Network.
Experience	Year 2	Schedule an appointment with your advisor and explore minors, certificates, and skills-based value added courses. Make sure to take INFO 165. Be prepared for a challenging year of ACCT, ECON and math classes. Use tutoring at the Campus Learning Center to get ahead. Cultivate relationships with professors who can serve as references by attending their office hours Take summer or winter intersession classes to make up credits, if needed.	Participate in Community Day to network with peers, faculty, and SCMA professionals while giving back to the community. Take service-learning classes or volunteer to address a social issue (ConnectVA & HandsOnRVA). Explore peer leadership opportunities or apply for I-LEAD Connect, Alternative Spring Break.	Attend Diversity Scholars in Research Week. Investigate spending a summer abroad with the International Consulting Program. Consider learning a language to open doors to international organizations and future study.	Create a draft of your resume and go to drop-ins at Business Career Services to have it reviewed. Attend Black & Gold Academy, Career & Internship Fairs, and career events throughout the year. Plan to complete at least 2 internships before the start of your 4th year.	Participate in Explore Informational Interviews and Connect Mentoring Program through Office of Student Engagement. Attend SCMA Employer Information sessions to learn about companies and job opportunities. Consider who you would like to serve as professional and academic references for future letters of recommendation.
Experience	Year 3	See your advisor each semester to discuss degree progression and plans for elective coursework. Take SCMA 320 and SCMA 303. Earn at least 2.0 cumulative and major GPA to meet graduation requirements. Email scma@vcu.edu for appointment with department. Conduct independent undergraduate research.	Participate in SCMA Community Day. Research social entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility. Create a community-engaged research project. Attend civic meetings, such as school board, neighborhood associations, city council, or state legislative sessions. Become a tutor in the Campus Learning Center.	Apply for a Fulbright or other post-graduate international fellowship program through VCU’s National Scholarship Office. Experience VCU’s richness of diversity by attending VCU’s annual Intercultural Festival.	Participate in Analytics Challenge and SCMA Summit in spring. Gain additional professional skills on Lynda.com. Use Handshake to apply to part-time jobs, internships, and externships to gain practical and relevant experience.	Join groups on LinkedIn connected to your future career. Expand your network. Join a professional organization: APICS, CSCMP, ISM. Apply to A+ SCILS student organization. Attend SCMA Employer Information sessions to learn about companies and job opportunities in the field. Learn to solve problems in Creativity and Ideation.
Excel	Year 4	Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor a semester before your anticipated graduation to ensure all graduation requirements will be met. Consider supply chain vs analytic-focused electives depending on career goals. Complete the BUSN 499 Business Knowledge Exam. Take MGMT 434 in your final semester. Be aware of the multiple prereqs!	Consider applying for a year-long service opportunity after graduation through programs like VCU AmeriCorps, Literacy Lab, Peace Corps, Fulbright Student Scholars, Teach for America, and City Year. Serve in a leadership role of a local community organization or student organization. Consider jobs in the nonprofit sector, B Corps, or SCRs.	Reflect on your own cultural competency, and be prepared to answer interview questions that outline how you have worked with diverse populations	Participate in Analytics Challenge and SCMA Summit in spring. Apply to take SCMA 492 to develop experience working with data and solving a problem for a business. Complete at least one internship during your senior year at an employer where you would like to work.	Apply to A+ SCILS student organization. Research prospective employers and create a job or graduate school search strategy at least 8 months before graduation. Have your personal statement or cover letter reviewed, and do a mock interview at VCU Career Services.