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Supply Chain Management

Gies College of Business

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What is Supply Chain Management?

Supply Chain Management is one of the most important functions in manufacturing. This major studies how raw materials become end products. You'll study the procurement, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of industrial and commercial materials. You'll also take part in a 10- to 12-week summer internship. This program will help you develop vision, versatility, leadership, communication skills, and technical competence. Your degree will prepare you to be an entry-level manager able to meet today's requirements for business success.

First-year students need to apply to Business Undeclared for admission consideration to Gies. They then can pursue the Supply Chain Management degree if admitted. Off-campus transfer students cannot directly apply into this program.

Career Options

  • Consulting
  • Logistics
  • Management
  • Procurement
  • Supply chain analysis

Post-Graduation Success1

99% employed or continuing education

95% employed after graduation

4% attending graduate school

$63,420 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: Deloitte, BP, W.W. Grainger View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Texas at Austin, Columbia University View All

Program Resources

Gies College of Business Program Webpage Degree Requirements

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Commitment to activities, employment, or community involvement

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Guide

Graduation & Retention2

3.7 years to degree

96% first-year retention rate

83% four-year graduation rate

93% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $17,976
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,222
  • Total: $41,126

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $37,096
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses:$18,562
  • Total: $60,586

International

  • Tuition: $42,868
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,562
  • Total: $66,358

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1 Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three years. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website. For average wage or salary information five years after entry into an occupation, visit the My Next Move website.

2 Graduation and retention data comes from several majors within a similar interest area. Graduation and retention data comes from several majors within a similar interest area. Data may not yet be available for newly created programs. Years-to-degree data is only available for programs from which you can earn a degree. Retention and graduation rates are only available for programs that you can apply directly into. Retention rates reflect retention to the university, not necessarily retention within the major.

3 "Expenses" are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. To learn more about costs, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website. To learn the average monthly student loan payment over a period of 20 years based on estimated cost, visit the Illinois College2Career website.

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