Supply Chain Management involves all the activities and timing of getting the right product and quantity to the right consumer. Professionals in the field engage in planning, forecasting, purchasing, transportation, storage, distribution, sales, and customer service—from the raw materials to the finished product. According to U.S. News and World Report, SCM is one of 20 hot job tracks for the 21st century and is listed in the top 10 industries in Nebraska. One out of 11 jobs in Nebraska is in SCM. The University of Nebraska at Kearney's Marketing Department recently received the University of Nebraska’s highest award for teaching, the University Departmental Teaching Award, and the University of Nebraska at Kearney's Departmental Teaching Award for three consecutive years.
Champions of SCM Excellence
These partners support students and programming with internship opportunities, scholarships, and other program enhancements:
Cash Wa Distributing
GIX Logistics
Werner Enterprises
Brown Transfer
Crete Carrier Corp.
Reliant Transportation
Fremont Contract Carriers
Norfolk Iron & Metal
DMSi Software
Walmart
Parker
Buckle Inc.
*2019-20 CBT Placement Stats. Data based on 85% response rate of program graduates
Program at a Glance
120 Credit HoursGeneral Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.
Degree ReceivedBusiness Administration Comprehensive - Supply Chain Management Emphasis, Bachelor of Science
Vose completed internships with GIX Logistics as well as with UPS, each providing him experience that aided him in landing a position upon graduation. “All of my professors and my advisor have been very helpful in guiding my progress. CBT offers so many opportunities for students. As VP of our collegiate SCM group, I participated in contests, gave back to the community, and was paired with real businesses when our group offered consultation and revenue analysis to organizations."
Tylor Vose, GIX Logistics, Inc., Grand Island, NE
