Business school adds new major
Supply chain management a crucial field
Published on Fri., August 17th, 2007
The School of Business began offering a new undergraduate major in supply chain management this fall.
An introductory class will be offered this semester, with follow-up classes beginning in the spring.
“A lot of businesses in this region have a very high demand for people who have these skills,” said Doug Houston, director of finance, economics and decision sciences at the business school. “If we can produce students with experience in this field, the business community will be happy, and students will be happy.”
Supply chain management deals with the movement of goods from raw materials to how consumers use the final products.
“This area covers a number of different topics,” said Canan Kocabasoglu, who will be teaching the introductory course. “Students will have the ability to go into the sub areas of supply chain management such as marketing.”
The curriculum, which has already been laid out, takes two full years to complete. Students can switch to the new major, or juniors already admitted to the business school can begin the program immediately.
“This is a hot market for interns, and a well-paying one too,” Houston said. “We hope every student who enters this major has an opportunity for an internship.”
Kocabasoglu said supply chain management majors are vital to several Kansas City-area companies including Hallmark, Sprint and Embarq.
There is an information meeting about the major at 5 p.m. on Aug. 23 in 505 Summerfield Hall. Students do not have to be admitted into the business school to attend the meeting. A panel of six people from local businesses will talk to students about the importance of supply chain management.
“It’s a really good opportunity for students since most of the time will be spent with people who have experience in this area,” Kacabasoglu said.
— Edited by Amelia Freidline
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