Supply Chain, Logistics and Maritime Port Management, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Port Management program provides students with a thorough understanding of the intricacies of supply chain management and the vital role logistics and port operations play in the global economy. This degree prepares students for dynamic careers in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, and maritime industries.

The curriculum covers key topics such as supply chain strategy, logistics planning, transportation management, port operations, and international trade. Students learn to optimize supply chain processes, manage logistics networks, and oversee maritime port functions. Practical experience through internships, industry projects, and collaborations with logistics and maritime professionals is integral to the program, ensuring students gain real-world insights and skills.

Graduates of the Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Port Management program possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. They are equipped to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and manage complex logistics systems. With a robust foundation in supply chain and logistics principles, coupled with hands-on experience, graduates are well-prepared to take on leadership roles and drive success in a rapidly evolving industry that is essential to global commerce.

Demand in the Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Port Management fields has increased dramatically due to the fact that it is a $6 billion dollar industry in New Jersey alone. Global business today encompasses domestic and global companies with busy ports in New York and New Jersey to handle cargos worldwide from North America, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia. Globalization revolutionizes the way companies conduct their business. The world has become one big supply chain and this program seeks to help meet the keen demand for professionals in these fields.

Minimum Grade Requirements

  • Students must earn a C or better in all Business courses.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Common Core Requirements (33 credits)
MGMT 225Business Enterprise Applications3
MGMT 251Operations and Project Management Fundamentals3
ECON 203Business Statistics3
MGMT 211Principles of Management3
MKTG 231Principles of Marketing3
MGMT 241Global Business3
ACCT 251Financial Accounting3
ACCT 252Management Accounting3
MGMT 235Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business3
FINC 371Managerial Finance3
MGMT 411Business Policy3
Major Requirements (27 credits)
MGMT 230Business Communications Essentials3
MGMT 300Introduction to Supply Chain, Logistics and Port Management3
MGMT 305Procurement and Supplier Management3
MGMT 306Logistics and Transportation Management3
MGMT 310Port and Intermodal Transportation Management3
MGMT 350Decision Intelligence in Supply Chains3
MGMT 412Global Supply - Chain Management3
MGMT 413Business Information Systems3
MGMT 494Seminar: Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Port Management3
General Education Courses Required
MATH 164Pre-Calculus for Business Students 14
or ECON 221 Analytics For Business and Economics
ECON 207Principles of Economics:Macro 13
ECON 208Principles of Economics:Micro 13
1

 Taken as pre-major required course.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Semester 1Credits
MATH 164
Pre-Calculus for Business Students
or Analytics For Business and Economics
3-4
 Credits3-4
Semester 2
MGMT 211 Principles of Management 3
 Credits3
Sophomore
Semester 1
MGMT 241 Global Business 3
ECON 207 Principles of Economics:Macro (School of Business requirement. General Education Course) 3
MGMT 225 Business Enterprise Applications 3
ACCT 251 Financial Accounting 3
 Credits12
Semester 2
ECON 208 Principles of Economics:Micro (School of Business requirement. General Education Course) 3
ECON 203 Business Statistics 3
ACCT 252 Management Accounting 3
 Credits9
Junior
Semester 1
MGMT 251 Operations and Project Management Fundamentals 3
MGMT 235 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business 3
MGMT 300 Introduction to Supply Chain, Logistics and Port Management 3
MGMT 230 Business Communications Essentials 3
 Credits12
Semester 2
MKTG 231 Principles of Marketing 3
FINC 371 Managerial Finance 3
MGMT 413 Business Information Systems 3
 Credits9
Senior
Semester 1
MGMT 305 Procurement and Supplier Management 3
MGMT 306 Logistics and Transportation Management 3
MGMT 310 Port and Intermodal Transportation Management 3
MGMT 411 Business Policy 3
 Credits12
Semester 2
MGMT 350 Decision Intelligence in Supply Chains 3
MGMT 412 Global Supply - Chain Management 3
MGMT 494 Seminar: Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Port Management 3
 Credits9
 Total Credits69-70

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Port Management, students will be able to:

  1. Identify ethical issues and the implications of social responsibility for sustainable business practices.
  2. Evaluate information and apply critical thinking skills to identify solutions and inform business decisions.
  3. Utilize technology, apply quantitative methods and interpret data to solve business problems.
  4. Integrate knowledge of core business concepts and collaborate productively as part of a team.
  5. Work effectively in a diverse environment and identify how global and cultural issues affect the organization and its stakeholders.
  6. Compose clear and concise forms of written communication to effectively convey ideas and information associated with business topics.
  7. Communicate business concepts effectively through oral presentation.
  8. Analyze contemporary supply chain operations and strategies in the supply chain, logistics, and maritime port management.