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Southern Arkansas University (SAU) - Supply Chain Management Education


Supply Chain Management Programs Online and On-Campus  or Hybrid at Rankin College of Business, Magnolia, AR

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Established in 1909, Southern Arkansas University (SAU) is a public university located at Magnolia, Arkansas and offers over 80 traditional and unique academic degree programs that are ranked nationally for quality and affordability. University is a short drive from outdoor activities and is central to many regional hubs, such as Texarkana, Shreveport, Little Rock, etc.

SAU maintains a quality 17-to-1 student-teacher ratio that allows students to get personalized attention and the list of opportunities available outside of the classroom at SAU is as broad and diverse as the list of degree programs.

While earning a degree at SAU, students can find a niche to match any interest through more than 60 student organizations.

SAU David F. Rankin College of Business has a well-earned reputation for providing a world-class business education in a personal environment and offers programs in accounting, finance, general business, management including supply chain management, marketing, and MIS.

The college is accredited by AACSB International - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

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Academic Programs

Undergraduate Programs

  • BBA in Supply Chain Management (On-Campus, 4 years): Supply Chain Management is offered by the Rankin College of Business at SAU and is fully accredited by AACSB International. The general business emphasis curriculum includes graduate level courses in accounting, economics, finance, marketing, organizational theory, quantitative analysis, strategic management, and management information systems. Students will be exposed to new knowledge in the following areas - supply chain management strategy, enterprise resource planning systems, RFID technology applications, environmental sustainability supply chain practices, supply chain cyber Security, and project management.

Graduate Program

  • MBA with Supply Chain Management Emphasis (Hybrid, On-Campus, Online, 2 years): The MBA is offered by the Rankin College of Business at SAU and is fully accredited by AACSB. It is the goal of the MBA/SCM emphasis to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to support organizational efforts to successfully implement supply chain management strategies. Students will be exposed to new knowledge in the following areas: supply chain management strategy, enterprise resource planning systems, RFID technology applications, environmentally sustainable supply chain practices, supply chain cybersecurity, and project management. SAU’s MBA with a Supply Chain Management emphasis is a 33-hour program that is available completely online.
  • Supply Chain Management Certificate (1 year): Students receiving an SCM certificate at the graduate level would be required to complete twelve, including the graduate-level supply chain management course, the existing core ERP course, and two of the five supply chain management-related electives.

LAST UPDATED ON Aug 23, 2023