College of Business
Finance and Supply Chain Management
Minor | Certificate
Supply Chain Management Minor or Certificate
A supply chain is a series of organizations that help to deliver a product or service to consumers.
Those involved in supply chain management play a critical role in understanding demand and delivering products and services. Throughout your studies, you will explore the mechanisms behind the creation and delivery of goods and services. You will be able to solve industry problems using concepts from other business administration courses and apply them to your major.
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Finance & Supply Chain Department
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What You'll Study
Academic Catalog | Finance and Supply Chain Management Department Website
Minor
- BUS 221 - Introductory Business Statistics OR MATH 211 - Statistical Concepts and Methods
- ECON 201 - Principles of Economics Micro
- SCM 310 - Supply Chain Management
- SCM 425 - Procurement and Supply Management
- SCM 435 - Supply Chain Operations
- SCM 450 - Logistics and Transportation
Select a minimum of 5 credits from the following:
- ACCT 305 - Cost Accounting
- BUS 490 - Cooperative Education
- MGT 484 - International Management
- SCM 310A - Enterprise Sales and Distribution Systems Lab
- BUS 320 - Business Project Management
- SCM 420 - Lean/Six Sigma Processes
- SCM 425A - Enterprise Purchasing and Materials Management Systems Lab
- SCM 435A - Enterprise Production Planning and Execution Systems Lab
- SCM 460 - Digital Supply Chain Technologies and Application
- SCM 475 - Global Trade and Supply Chain Management
- SCM 493 - Supply Chain Boot Camp
Total Credits: 35
Certificate
- SCM 310 - Supply Chain Management
- SCM 425 - Procurement and Supply Management
- SCM 450 - Logistics and Transportation
Select one from the following:
- SCM 420 - Lean/Six Sigma Processes
- SCM 435 - Supply Chain Operations
- SCM 460 - Digital Supply Chain Technologies and Application
Select a minimum of 5 credits from the following:
- ACCT 305 - Cost Accounting
- BUS 320 - Business Project Management
- MGT 484 - International Management
- SCM 310A - Enterprise Sales and Distribution Systems Lab
- SCM 420 - Lean/Six Sigma Processes
- SCM 425A - Enterprise Purchasing and Materials Management Systems Lab
- SCM 435A - Enterprise Production Planning and Execution Systems Lab
- SCM 475 - Global Trade and Supply Chain Management
- SCM 480 - Supply Chain Strategy
- SCM 490 - Supply Chain Management Internship
- SCM 492 - Lean Six Sigma Practicum
- SCM 493 - Supply Chain Boot Camp
Total Credits: 25
A Hard-Working Minor
Our minor program provides the opportunity for you to gain knowledge and skills in the full spectrum of supply chain activities: supplier relationships, purchasing management, operations, and inventory management, logistics and transportation, and more.
Minor or Certificate?
Ultimately, the decision between a minor and a certificate depends on your goals. Minors are often chosen to enhance a major. Certificates, on the other hand, tend to have a more practical orientation that is directly applicable to the job market or industry demands.
Purchasing and Financial Tradeoffs
The program covers the complexities of purchasing products and services, emphasizing the importance of coordination and timing. Students will also explore the financial and service tradeoffs involved in procurement decisions.
Industry-Based Projects
CWU’s supply chain program incorporates industry-based projects from local and global companies, offering students real-world experience. Through these projects, students work in teams to define objectives, implement solutions, and present their findings to company management.
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Why Study Supply Chain at Central?
- Our small class sizes allow for more personalized attention from faculty, creating a collaborative and supportive learning environment
- Through internships, case studies, projects, and access to industry-standard datasets, tools, and software, you’ll gain hands-on experience that prepares you for the job market
- CWU has strong connections with local, regional, and national employers and can help connect you with various companies in finance, banking, and corporate sectors
Commitment to a Sustainable World
Central Washington University is committed to integrating sustainability across academics, operations, and campus life. Many CWU programs embed sustainability-related concepts, skills, and applied learning that prepare students to think critically about their impact on the world around them.
CWU is nationally recognized for this work through the AASHE STARS Gold rating, reflecting our dedication to transparency, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.
Learn more about CWU’s sustainability efforts through the Office of Sustainability, explore CWU’s national sustainability recognition, or view the full AASHE STARS report.