Why Operations & Supply Chain Management?

Businesses competing in the global marketplace require competence and expertise in the areas of operations and supply chain management to be successful and sustainable. The field is rapidly growing with improvement in technology leading to an expansion in new career opportunities. A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSM) prepares you for a successful career in business by providing you with insight into the two critical components of organizational success: tactics and strategy.

A Message from the Chair

Welcome to the Department of Operations and Supply Chain Management! We are delighted to have you explore our website and learn about the dynamic work happening in our department. Our mission is to advance knowledge and practice in operations and supply chain management through groundbreaking research, innovative teaching, and meaningful community engagement. 

Whether you are a prospective student, industry partner or fellow academic, we invite you to connect with us through our events, specialized programs, and faculty collaboration opportunities, and discover how our initiatives can hlep you achieve your goals. Thank you for visiting, and we look forward to collaborating with you through joint research projects, student internships and other exiting initiatives. 

Jen Yi (Jay) Chen, Ph.D.