Operations and Supply Chain Management
Earn your operations and supply chain management bachelor's degree through UW-Eau Claire’s AACSB-accredited business school.
Forge Your Future in Operations and Supply Chain Management
Embark on a transformative journey with UW-Eau Claire and become a pivotal force in the manufacturing and services industries. Engage with local enterprises, shine in competitive events, explore global perspectives through study abroad programs, and refine essential skills such as communication, teamwork, project oversight, and problem-solving. Our faculty will guide you through distinctive, hands-on projects that challenge you to critically assess process alternatives and comprehend the nuances of production planning.
Boasting AACSB accreditation, our operations and supply chain management major is meticulously crafted to transition you seamlessly from academia to industry. Our graduates’ track record of success have cemented our program’s reputation, making our alumni highly sought after for internships and professional roles. Step into a future where you don’t just participate in the industry—you lead it.
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Accreditation Information
Our business programs are among the best. We are accredited by AACSB International, a mark of excellence achieved by less than 5% of all business schools worldwide.
This field is the backbone of commerce, ensuring that products move efficiently from creation to customer. It combines analytical skills with practical problem-solving, preparing students to optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
With the rise of e-commerce and global trade, expertise in supply chain management is more critical than ever, offering graduates diverse career opportunities and the ability to make a tangible impact on a company’s success. This degree not only opens doors to a thriving sector but also equips students with a versatile skill set that is applicable across various industries.
At UWEC, we provide an educational journey that extends well beyond traditional learning spaces. Immerse yourself in operations and supply chain projects that push the boundaries, and secure internships that hone your skills in logistics, procurement, and distribution by tackling genuine business challenges.
Take the lead in competitions and forge connections with industry professionals and fellow students within our esteemed APICS student chapter. Our program is not just an academic pursuit; it’s your gateway to excel in the critical world of operations and supply chain management.
Our faculty are more than educators; they are mentors committed to fusing academic excellence with practical experience in an environment dedicated to your success. They are seasoned experts from the industry and are also influential researchers. This mix of instructional mastery and pioneering research ensures your education is in sync with the current dynamics of global trade and prepares you for the emerging trends.
Blugold Stories
My time at UW-Eau Claire was a great investment as my academic coursework and participation in APICS led to one opportunity after another, including a summer internship at Amcor, countless connections, and a job after graduation as a Trainmaster with Canadian Pacific Railroad.
UW-Eau Claire allowed me to explore global supply chains, enhance my intercultural leadership skills, meet new friends internationally, emphasize continuous improvement, and provided a safe, diverse environment to be myself.
See the potential you can reach as an operations and supply chain management graduate from UW-Eau Claire.
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Where can the operations and supply chain management program lead me after graduation?
The manufacturing and services industry is booming — and graduates are in demand. Because of this exceptional growth, many alum experience job security, good pay and opportunities for promotion in their chosen organization.
Example Careers
- Purchasing agent
- Operations manager
- Logistics analyst
- Inventory analyst
- Supply chain analyst
Recent Graduates
Manufacturing Planner
Lockheed Martin
Plant Manager
Stepan
Supply Chain Analyst
3M
Operations Manager
Polaris
Supply Chain Analyst and Master Data Analyst
Drylock Technologies
Product Planner
Graco
The operations and supply chain management program prepares students for success through a curriculum that includes a strong liberal education core and major-specific coursework in business, production and service operations management. A required professional development program will also cover topics in career planning, professional image, interviewing, etiquette, and networking.
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