Offered by Department of Marketing
and Management Information Systems
College of Business and Technology
SCM Courses
- SCM 188GS - General Studies Portal - 3 hours
- Prereq: freshman or sophomore standing
Students analyze critical issues confronting individuals and society in a global context as they pertain to the discipline in
which the Portal course is taught. The Portal is intended to help students succeed in their university education by being
mentored in process of thinking critically about important ideas and articulating their own conclusions. Students may take the
Portal in any discipline, irrespective of their major or minor. Satisfies the General Studies Portal course requirement. Students
may take their Portal course in any discipline. Students who transfer 24 or more hours of General Studies credit to UNK are
exempt from taking a portal course.
- SCM 304 - Negotiation Fundamentals, Strategies and Tactics - 3 hours
- Prereq: sophomore standing
This introductory course will explore the fundamental negotiation concepts, practices, and strategies used by supply chain
professionals. Concepts will be presented in a manner that involves students directly so they can develop a better understanding
of the different types of strategies and tactics used during a negotiation. In addition to traditional power negotiation tactics,
students will learn how principled negotiation skills can enhance their ability to resolve issues requiring negotiations both in
an effective manner and with integrity.
- SCM 317 - Principles of Supply Chain Management - 3 hours
- Prereq: sophomore standing
The theories, principles and methods involved in supply chain management with emphasis on creating customer value. Discussion
of present day issues and policies related to establishing competitive strategies, market development, brand loyalty,
collaborative innovation, and new product launches.
- SCM 402 - Materials Management and Procurement - 3 hours
- Prereq: junior standing
This course presents the basic principles in purchasing and outsourcing and their management as a critical subsystem within an
organization. Topics will include purchasing policy and procedures, purchasing strategies, value analysis, materials planning,
make-or-buy decisions, vendor management, principles of inventory management, in a wide range of sectors such as wholesalers,
retailers, dealerships, manufacturers, government and other service providers in both technical and non-technical industries.
- SCM 403 - Logistics and Transportation - 3 hours
- Prereq: junior standing
Logistics can be defined as the management of goods, services and information flows from the original source of raw materials to
the final consumer in a manner which produces customer satisfaction and value. This course will cover many aspects of business
logistics including supply chain management, demand management, customer service, transportation, inventory management,
warehousing, global logistics and information flow.
- SCM 456 - Supply Chain Management Senior Seminar - 3 hours
- Prereq: SCM 476* and senior standing OR approval of course instructor
The capstone is specifically designed for students who are about to begin an SCM related career. By examining real-world SCM issues,
students will develop and apply those skills required for success in supply chain management related careers. This course is
project-intensive, group-oriented, highly participative, and comprehensive.
- SCM 476 - Supply Chain Management Internship - 3-9 hours
- Prereq: SCM 317 and junior standing and approval of course instructor
A work experience program planned for students preparing for employment in the field of supply chain management. The learning
situation is organized and supervised cooperatively by the academic department and the personnel of approved business partners.
Work experience is approved and evaluated by the department.
* This course is the immediate prerequisite. Other preparation is required prior to this immediate prerequisite.
