OVERVIEW
An Online Supply Chain and Operations Management Program
Supply chain analytics, business analytics, and operations management are critical in helping an organization make smarter, quicker, and more efficient decisions. Industries across the globe need professionals who can use data to operationalize business and drive success within a rapidly growing market.
WGU’s B.S. in Supply Chain and Operations Management (BSSCOM) provides a holistic view of the industry today and going forward, with courses designed to reflect and respond to industry needs post-COVID-19.
Designed with input from industry experts, this fully online bachelor's degree program sets you up with a solid foundation to execute on the most sought-after skills:
- Storytelling using data
- Data visualization
- Business analytics
- Quality assurance
- Budgeting and trend analysis
- Project management
- Data analysis, using SQL and R/R Markdown
You’ll also have the opportunity to earn recognized third-party professional credentials and certificates while you learn. When you graduate with your bachelor’s degree in supply chain and operations management, you’ll be prepared to work for a range of employers—from manufacturing to engineering.
70% of students finish similar programs within
42 Months*
WGU lets you move more quickly through material you already know and advance as soon as you're ready. The result: You may finish faster.
*WGU Internal Data
Tuition per six-month term is
$3,575
Tuition charged per term—rather than per credit—helps students control the ultimate cost of their supply chain & operations management degree. Finish faster, pay less!
Average salary increase
$22,200*
According to a 2022 Harris Poll, just two years after graduation, WGU grads report earning $22,200 more per year, and that amount increases to $29,200 four years after graduation.
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COURSES & COMPETENCIES
Supply Chain &
Operations Management Courses
WGU’s supply chain and operations management degree will help prepare you for a business career in areas such as project management, operations management, logistics, purchasing, production management, data analysis, and more.
The curriculum aligns with the Lean Six Sigma lower-belt certification and with significant aligned with content from the Association for Supply Chain Management, including the CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) and CLTD (Certified Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution) industry certifications.
36 Courses
Program consists of 36 courses
At WGU, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical—all to help you show that you know your stuff.
Capstone Project
Special requirements for this program
At the end of your program, you’ll complete a capstone project that that allows you to take what you’ve learned and apply it to a real-world situation, performing an analysis of an organization as a supply chain and operations management professional.
“A week before my graduation, I was promoted into an amazing position with potential and growth in the company I already worked for, and I have to believe that WGU helped that happen.”
—Robin Collins
Business Management - B.S. Business Administration
WGU vs. Traditional Universities
Compare the Difference
Traditional Universities
TUITION STRUCTURE
Per credit hour
Flat rate per 6-month term
SUPPORT
Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors
Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one
EXAMS
Scheduled time
Whenever you feel ready
SCHEDULE
Professor led lectures at a certain time and place
Courses available anytime, from anywhere
TIME TO FINISH
Approximately 4 years, minimal acceleration options
As quickly as you can master the material, typically less than 3 years
TRANSFER CREDITS
Few accepted, based on certain schools and specific courses
A generous transfer policy that is based on your specific situation
Traditional Universities
TUITION STRUCTURE
Per credit hour
TUITION STRUCTURE
Flat rate per 6-month term
SUPPORT
Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors
SUPPORT
Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one
EXAMS
Scheduled time
EXAMS
Whenever you feel ready
SCHEDULE
Professor led lectures at a certain time and place
SCHEDULE
Courses available anytime, from anywhere
TIME TO FINISH
Approximately 4 years, minimal acceleration options
TIME TO FINISH
As quickly as you can master the material, typically less than 3 years
TRANSFER CREDITS
Few accepted, based on certain schools and specific courses
TRANSFER CREDITS
A generous transfer policy that is based on your specific situation
Why WGU?
Earning Potential
A degree can dramatically impact your earning potential. According to a 2022 Harris Poll, two years after graduation, WGU students report earning $22,200 more per year.
Entirely Online
Competency-based education means you can move as quickly through your degree as you can master the material. You don't have to log in to classes at a certain time—you are truly in the driver's seat of your education.
Ready For Your Next Step
Graduates of this program are prepared to progress toward the Google Analytics Certificate, Association of Supply Chain Management Certificate (ASCM), and lower belt Lean Six Sigma certifications.
Accredited, Respected,
Recognized™
One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.
COST & TIME
How Much Does it Cost to Get a Supply Chain and Operations Management Degree Online?
By charging per term rather than per credit—and empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly—WGU helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees. The faster you complete your program, the less you pay for your degree.
A Supply Chain and Operations Management Degree Within Reach
There is help available to make paying for school possible for you:
The average student loan debt of WGU graduates in 2022 (among those who borrowed) was less than half* the national average.
*WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).
Most WGU students qualify for financial aid, and WGU is approved for federal financial aid and U.S. veterans benefits.
Many scholarship opportunities are available. Find out what you might be eligible for.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
You Don’t Have to Put Your Life on Pause to Earn Your Degree.
WGU was built for the busy.
Study whenever and wherever works best for you while managing your existing job and family responsibilities. Your effort, not class time, determines the pace of your progress. We call it competency-based education, and it works like this:
- Review your course material.
- When you feel like you know the material, take an online assessment.
- Pass and move on to the next unit.
There’s no waiting for a new semester to start. At WGU, you control where, when, and how fast you earn your online supply chain and operations management degree.
“WGU was a great fit for me. I loved the competency-based education approach, so that I could go at the pace I was comfortable with and save money.”
—Cassidy B.
- B.S. Business Management
CAREER OUTLOOK
Your Supply Chain and Operations Management Degree Can Lead to a Rewarding Career
Businesses need talented, solution-oriented professionals who can create and maintain bridges between business management and technology, operations, and supply chain functions. Companies have a competitive edge if they have experienced employees who can:
- Ask critical business questions
- Form hypotheses that can be proven or disproven by data
- Translate raw data into usable and valuable business intelligence
- Tell the business story grounded in data
There are lucrative opportunities for graduates with these skills, and a degree in supply chain and operations management can help give you these and other critical skills for success in your field.
Return on Your Investment
On average, WGU graduates see an increase in income post-graduation
Average income increase from all degrees in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary. Source: 2022 Harris Poll Survey of 1,542 WGU graduates.
Survey was sent to a representative sample of WGU graduates from all colleges. Respondents received at least one WGU degree since 2017.
23%
Employment of operations management professionals is projected to grow 23% from 2021 to 2031. The national average salary for a financial professional is $82,360 as of 2022.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
A Bachelor’s in Supply Chain & Operations Management Paves the Way for Career Success
Our alumni have great jobs and satisfying careers:
Job Titles
- Operations Manager
- Facilities Manager
- Industrial Production Manager
- Distribution Manager
- Buyer/Purchasing Agent
- Project Management Specialist
Diverse Industries
- Auto manufacturing
- Electronics
- Defense and military
- Pharmaceuticals
- Engineering
Major Employers
- Pfizer
- Northrop Grumman
- IBM
- Dominion Energy
- Home Depot
WGU Grads Hold Positions With Top Employers
ADMISSIONS
Admissions Requirements
For undergraduate business programs, there are currently no additional admission requirements beyond the general admission requirements.
NOTE: Students will not have the option or ability to waive or remove transfer credit in order to earn a certificate. Their coursework is counted towards their degree, but they will not earn the certificate if they have brought in more than 50% of the transfer credit for that intended certificate.
NOTE: You do not need to take the ACT or SAT to be admitted to this program. Learn why we don't require these tests.
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MORE DETAILS
Certificates in Supply Chain and Operations Management
The Supply Chain and Operations Management degree program allows students to earn valuable credentials on their path to a degree, including the business analytics, operations excellence, and solutions design thinking certificates. These certificates allow you to demonstrate mastery and add credentials to your résumé before you even graduate with your degree.
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FAQs about a Supply Chain & Operations Management Bachelor’s Degree
- BSSCOM Program Questions
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