Learn about operations and supply chain management concentration

Have you ever wondered why a bottle of water costs more or less depending on whether you buy it at a bulk foods store or a vending machine?

Did you ever think about why it can be more difficult to find your favorite goods and services in small towns than it is big cities?

Or how Amazon is able to ship your package in 24 hours, while the same shipment takes more time if you order it elsewhere?

The answers to all of these interesting and relevant questions can be answered through the study of operations and supply chain management.

Recognized for innovation in career connections, academic programs and more, Alma College is now offering business majors the opportunity to concentrate their studies in operations and supply chain management. This program will be available for prospective students starting in fall 2024 and is available now for current students to pursue.

Read on to see how, at Alma College, you can gain the skills needed to keep people, products, and markets moving efficiently.

How does Alma College’s business major work?

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A>> As a business major at Alma College, you’ll take core courses in accounting, finance, management, marketing and economics. Then, you’ll choose one of five interdisciplinary concentrations focused on in-demand areas in today’s job market: business analytics, leadership and management, sports management, environmental responsibility, and our most recent addition, operations and supply chain management.

What does Alma College’s operations and supply chain management concentration look like?