<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management program at Baker College is designed to look at professional strategies for planning, controlling, and organizing the way materials are passed and transported. Students will study safety, procurement, logistics, and the different aspects of industry - from raw materials to end users and everything in between. Courses are designed to examine business basics and general education subjects as well, so that students can get a broader college education. Students have the opportunity to select a minor in specific areas of supply chain management, and they will be required to complete an internship. This program is offered in an online format. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Individuals who wish to enroll in this program should have sharp organizational minds and a knack for working with others efficiently. They should have access to a computer that can use the Internet. Though requirements may vary, applicants should have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>Students will be required to complete 193-194 credit hours, depending on what minor they choose. Besides that minor, credit hours are devoted to core requirements, business requirements, and general education requirements. </p> <p><u>Core Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>SCM 301</td><td> Procurement and Supply Chain Management</td></tr> <tr><td>SCM 321</td><td> Manufacturing, Planning, and Control</td></tr> <tr><td>SCM 401</td><td> Decision Modeling in Supply Chains</td></tr> <tr><td>SCM 421</td><td> Advanced Topics in Supply Chain Management</td></tr> <tr><td>TRN 141A</td><td> Introduction to Carrier Safety Management</td></tr> <tr><td>TRN 211</td><td> Regulations and Procedures</td></tr> <tr><td>TRN 231</td><td> Transportation Management</td></tr> <tr><td>TRN 242</td><td> Supply Chain Management</td></tr> <tr><td>TRN 251</td><td> Logistics Management</td></tr> <tr><td>TRN 271</td><td> Intermodal Transportation</td></tr> <tr><td>WRK 218</td><td> Work Experience Project</td></tr> <tr><td>WRK 291B</td><td> Professional Career Strategies</td></tr> <tr><td>WRK 301</td><td> Internship</td></tr> </table><p><u>Business Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 121</td><td> Fundamentals of Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 122</td><td> Fundamentals of Accounting II</td></tr> <tr><td>ECN 201</td><td> Principles of Macroeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECN 202</td><td> Principles of Microeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 101</td><td> Personal Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 301A</td><td> Principles of Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>LAW 211</td><td> Business Law</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 321</td><td> Management Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 442</td><td> Global Management</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 111B</td><td> Principles of Marketing</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH 401</td><td> Statistical Methods</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Select one course from the following:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MGT 101</td><td> Introduction to Business</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 231</td><td> Small Business Management</td></tr> </table><p><u>General Education Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ELECT111A</td><td> Scientific Inquiry Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT121A</td><td> Communication Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT131A</td><td> Global and Cultural Perspectives Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT141A</td><td> Personal and Social Environments Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT141B</td><td> Personal and Social Environments Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 101</td><td> Composition I</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 102</td><td> Composition II</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 401A</td><td> Philosophy of Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>INF 113</td><td> Electronic Spreadsheets</td></tr> <tr><td>INF 114A</td><td> Introduction to Database Applications</td></tr> <tr><td>INF 121</td><td> Introduction to Windows</td></tr> <tr><td>INF 161</td><td> Technology and Society</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH 111</td><td> Introductory Algebra</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH 112</td><td> Intermediate Algebra</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 321</td><td> Cultural Diversity</td></tr> <tr><td>SPK 201</td><td> Oral Communication</td></tr> <tr><td>WRI 115</td><td> Workplace Communication</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Select one course from the following:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MGT 311</td><td> Organizational Change</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 231</td><td> Organizational Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Select one course from the following:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSY 101</td><td> Human Relations</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 111</td><td> General Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Select one course from the following:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>SPK 211</td><td> Group Dynamics</td></tr> <tr><td>SPK 401</td><td> Presentational Speaking</td></tr> </table><p><u>Select One of the Following Minors:</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Computer Information Systems Minor</th><th /></tr> <tr><td>CIS 251</td><td> Systems Development Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 302A</td><td> Intermediate Database Management</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 310</td><td> Visual BASIC</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 313A</td><td> Intermediate Spreadsheets</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 314</td><td> Advanced Software Solutions</td></tr> <tr><td>CS 111</td><td> Introduction to Programming</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Finance Minor</th><th /></tr> <tr><td>ACC 241</td><td> Accounting Concepts</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Select 5 courses from the following:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>FIN 315</td><td> Risk Management</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 325</td><td> Banking and Financial Institutions</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 341</td><td> Credit Analysis and Commercial Lending</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 355</td><td> Financial Markets</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 401</td><td> Personal Financial Planning</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 451A</td><td> International Financial Management</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 461</td><td> Investment Management</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 471</td><td> Financial Statement Analysis</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Marketing Minor</th><th /></tr> <tr><td><b>Select six courses from the following:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MKT 201</td><td> Sales</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 202</td><td> Advertising</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 215</td><td> Applied Marketing</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 291</td><td> Marketing Seminar</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 312</td><td> Consumer Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 401</td><td> Marketing Research</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 402</td><td> Advertising Management</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 421</td><td> Marketing Management</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Project Management Minor</th><th /></tr> <tr><td>PPM 301</td><td> Project Management</td></tr> <tr><td>PPM 311</td><td> Project Planning</td></tr> <tr><td>PPM 321</td><td> Negotiation Strategies</td></tr> <tr><td>PPM 401</td><td> Project Cost and Budget Management</td></tr> <tr><td>PPM 411</td><td> Leading Project Teams</td></tr> <tr><td>PPM 421</td><td> Contracting and Procurement for Project Managers</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Truck Driving Certificate Minor</th><th /></tr> <tr><td>HSC 100B</td><td> Community First Aid</td></tr> <tr><td>TRN 101A</td><td> CDL Preparation I</td></tr> <tr><td>TRN 111</td><td> Basic Operation Procedures</td></tr> <tr><td>TRN 112A</td><td> Safe Operating Procedures</td></tr> <tr><td>TRN 122</td><td> Vehicle Maintenance</td></tr> <tr><td>TRN 131</td><td> Technology in Transportation</td></tr> <tr><td>TRN 151</td><td> Practical Application-Behind the Wheel</td></tr> <tr><td>TRN 161</td><td> Practical Application for Decision Driving</td></tr> <tr><td>TRN 201A</td><td> CDL Preparation II</td></tr> <tr><td>TRN 262A</td><td> Career Experience I</td></tr> <tr><td>TRN 263A</td><td> Career Experience II</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Participants of this program may be able to seek employment with shipping companies, businesses, manufacturers, or sales offices. These positions may require that graduates use the managerial, organizational, and planning talents focused on in this program. Available positions could be entry-level or could demand further responsibilities. </p> <p>Possible employment opportunities include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Senior Buyer </li><li>Manufacturing Scheduler </li><li>Materials Manager </li><li>Sales Representative </li><li>Warehouse Manager </li><li>Global Commodities Manager </li><li>Lean Materials Manager </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Students who complete this program may choose to pursue a related master degree. A master degree program may allow a student to polish his or her management skills. One master degree option is the Master of Business Administration in General Business.</p>