Accelerated Online Business Administration with Emphasis in Supply Chain Management (BA, BS)

Essential Skills & Insights

Coursework in this online business administration program with an emphasis in supply chain management equips you with the skills to manage the flow of goods, services, and information across industries. You’ll learn to balance efficiency with innovation, ensuring that organizations remain competitive in a rapidly changing global marketplace.

• Supply Chain Operations: Gain a solid foundation in procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
• Global Logistics & Distribution: Explore strategies for moving goods efficiently and securely across international markets and managing inventory and warehouse operations..
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Develop analytical skills to forecast demand, optimize processes, and reduce costs and enhance procurement processes.
• Sustainability & Risk Management: Learn how to design resilient, ethical supply chains that adapt to disruptions and support long-term sustainability.

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AI-Powered Learning, Real-World Impact

Our accelerated online programs integrate opportunities to engage with Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a powerful tool for learning and career preparation. Students apply AI in ways that build authentic skills and mirror how businesses are leveraging it across industries. We emphasize ethical and responsible use, ensuring that students develop the judgment to apply AI appropriately. This approach helps graduates enter the workforce with both technical knowledge and a clear understanding of AI’s role in their discipline.

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Careers in Supply Chain Management

Global commerce depends on skilled supply chain professionals who can streamline operations and adapt to disruption. A business administration degree with an emphasis in supply chain management prepares graduates for high-demand careers in logistics, operations, and strategic planning.

• Logistics Manager — Median salary: $98,560
  Oversee the transportation, warehousing, and distribution of goods while ensuring cost efficiency and timely delivery.
• Supply Chain Analyst — Median salary: $77,030
  Use data to evaluate supply chain performance, identify risks, and recommend strategies to optimize operations.
• Operations Manager — Median salary: $102,900
  Direct daily operations across production, procurement, and logistics to ensure smooth business performance.

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Admissions Requirements

For admission to your Accelerated Online Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Supply Chain Management program, you will need to complete your online application and submit the following documents:

1. Complete the Online Application
   Visit my.lindenwood.edu/register and submit your undergraduate application.
2. Submit Official Transcripts
   Request your official high school transcripts to be sent directly to Lindenwood Online at the email or mail address below.
   
   If you have completed any college coursework, request official transcripts from those institutions as well.
   
   Request your official transcript to be sent directly to Lindenwood University Accelerated Online via one of the methods below:
   • Electronically to: [email protected]
   • By Mail to:
     Office of Admissions
     Lindenwood University Accelerated Online
     8205 S Priest Dr #11480
     Tempe, AZ 85284
   • By Fax to: 480-393-1826
3. Complete SmarterMeasure
   The SmarterMeasure Learning Readiness assessment measures student readiness and learning preferences and helps us identify how we can best support you during your program of study. The assessment has three sections: Technical Competency, Technical Knowledge, and Learning Styles. Students who receive a score below 60% on the Technical Competency content are required to take the SmarterMeasure Technology for Success (ORN001) orientation.

Curriculum Overview

Lindenwood University’s Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in International Business offers coursework in foundational business concepts, accounting, finance, marketing, human resource management, information management and data analytics with focused learning in accounting. You will take 4 elective courses focused on international management and economics, marketing and finance developing skills to work and lead in the global workplace.

Capstone Course

MGMT 46082 Management Policy (3 credits) is the culminating capstone course designed to reinforce the integration of the concepts presented in core business courses.

Core Business Coursework: 36 credit hours

Code	Title	Credits
ACCT 21010	Principles of Financial Accounting	3
ACCT 21011	Principles of Managerial Accounting	3
FIN 32000	Principles of Finance	3
MGMT 16025	Introduction to Business and Free Enterprise	3
MGMT 24000	Introduction to Information Systems	3
MGMT 26032	Principles of Management	3
MGMT 26061	Business Law I	3
MGMT 36000	Principles of International Business	3
MGMT 36033	Business Analytics I	3
MGMT 46082	Management Policy	3
MRKT 35010	Principles of Marketing	3

Principles of Financial Accounting

This course introduces students to the accounting information framework used by organizations to collect, maintain, report, and analyze financial information. Special emphasis will be given to business transactions and the resulting analysis of the financial statements. Prerequisite: MTH 14100, MTH 15100, MTH 17500

Principles of Managerial Accounting

This course focuses on the development, analysis, interpretation, and communication of financial information designed to assist managers in achieving the goals of an organization. Students are introduced to spreadsheets and data visualization tools. Topics include discussions about different cost accumulation systems, cost management systems, activity-based costing and management, and planning and control. Prerequisite: ACCT 21010

Principles of Finance

This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of financial management including basic financial analysis, working capital management, planning and forecasting, security valuation, capital budgeting, cost of capital, leverage and capital structure, and international financial management. Prerequisite: ACCT 21010

Introduction to Business and Free Enterprise

Introduction to Business and Free Enterprise is an introductory course designed to prepare students to deal effectively with the challenges of contemporary life, including business activities such as management, marketing, teamwork, leadership, globalization, economic implications, as well as future expectations. This course intends to assist students in developing the skills needed to understand the principles and processes of everyday business life. In addition, the seminar will provide information, instruction, exercises, techniques, group interaction, and guidance in the areas of personal growth. Prerequisite: ENGL 11000 or placement into ENGL 15000.

Introduction to Information Systems

This course covers essential components of information systems and the impact of information technology on business organizations. Topics discussed include communications and networking, e-commerce, web technologies, database management, and systems development methodologies. Issues of cybercrime and computer ethics will be discussed. Use of spreadsheet software for decision support is emphasized.

Principles of Management

This survey course explores the development of the understanding of organizations and of the decision making skills required in management positions. The purpose of this course is to examine how management concepts have developed and continue to change. A detailed examination will be conducted of the four basic functions of management: planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling. Particular emphasis will be given to goal planning, managing change, career progression, and the managerial value system. By the end of this course, students will appreciate the changing environment of management. Prerequisite: ENGL 15000.

Business Law I

Business law is an introductory course designed to familiarize the student with the subject matter of the legal environment of business. Particular emphasis will be given to the sources of law; the role of society; the judicial function; and selected areas such as governmental regulation and agencies, crimes and torts, contracts, business organizations, agency, and employment law. Various approaches to understanding legal issues will be used, including case law analysis and the examination of current legal issues affecting business. Prerequisite: ENGL 15000.

Principles of International Business

This course provides students with an overview of global business and trade within the framework of today’s dynamic business environment. The course also looks at how historical perspectives influence and shape current events. Topics to be covered include globalization, trade theories, governmental influence on trade, cross national trade agreements, and an introduction to capital markets and foreign exchange. The course also examines how businesses interact with the cultural, political, ethical, legal, and economic environments of multiple nations. An overview of international business strategies is also provided. This course uses library research, case studies, and current business events to understand the methods and practices that international managers use to address these issues. Prerequisite: ENGL 17000.

Business Analytics I

This course provides an introduction to business analytics, which involves the use of statistical, predictive and optimization models to transform data into insight for making better decisions. An important goal is to encourage a more disciplined thinking process in the way a manager approaches management decision situations and to apply mathematical modeling with spreadsheets to decision making. Topics covered will include data visualization, forecasting, linear optimization, transportation and transshipment problems and simulation modeling. Hands-on projects and cases will relate to problems arising in a variety of functional areas of business, including finance, accounting, economics, marketing, sport management and supply chain management. Prerequisite: MGMT 24000; MTH 14100; MTH 15100 or MTH 17500.

Management Policy

Management Policy is an advanced course designed to apply the theoretical principles of management to the processes of setting, implementing, and evaluating business strategy. This is the capstone course for all business majors, drawing on the information and skills developed over the course of the business program. The course will serve to reinforce the integration of the concepts presented in core business courses with the student’s business degree. Various approaches to understanding these management issues will be used, including examinations and case study analyses. Final semester of senior year. Prerequisite: ENGL 17000

Principles of Marketing

This course is an in-depth introduction to the functional business area of marketing. It examines how goods and services are presented to target customers through the use of the marketing-mix variables: product, price, place, and promotion. Emphasis in this course is on the student developing a working knowledge of the vocabulary, principles, concepts, and theories of contemporary marketing as used in various organizational settings. Prerequisite: ENGL 17000 with a C or better.

Human Resource Functions Coursework – 3 credit hours

Code	Title	Credits
HRM 36510	Human Resource Management	3
MGMT 36050	Organizational Behavior	3

Human Resource Management

This course examines human resource functions related to business organizations, including job descriptions, recruiting and selecting, training and development, performance management, compensation, labor management relations, and strategic planning. Prerequisite: ENGL 17000 and MGMT 26032; MGMT 26032 may be taken concurrently with HRM 36510.

Organizational Behavior

This course explores the behavior of individuals, teams, groups, and organizations, in the workplace. Topics include business trends, globalization, ethics, corporate social responsibility, leadership, team dynamics, change management, performance, morale, power, personalities, desirable competencies, and communication. Prerequisite: ENGL 17000.

Major Coursework – 15-24 credit hours

Code	Title	Credits
MGMT 36043	Principles of Operations Management	3

Principles of Operations Management

This course introduces the student to the management of operations, in both the manufacturing and service sectors. This course is designed to help the student to understand the nature of how products or services are transformed for use by the end customer, in the field known as Operations Management. Topics include operations strategy, planning, quality, production systems, inventory management, and project management. Current production initiatives will also be explored including Six Sigma/Lean, Theory of Constraints, and material requirements planning. Prerequisite: MGMT 26032; MTH 14100.

Supply Chain Management Emphasis – 12 credit hours

Code	Title	Credits
MGMT 36042	Principles of Supply Chain Management	3
MGMT 36044	Principles of Procurement Management	3
MGMT 36045	Principles of Logistics Management	3
MRKT 35015	International Marketing	3

Principles of Supply Chain Management

This course is designed for students who are interested in understanding the fundamental aspects of Supply Chain Management (SCM). It is designed to familiarize the student with the subject matter of procurement, forecasting, inventory management, enterprise resource planning, quality management, location selection, supply chain integration and performance measurement. Prerequisite: MGMT 36043 with a C or better.

Principles of Procurement Management

Procurement Management is a strategic approach in the identification, planning, and acquisition of the organization’s current and future needs – materials, services, equipment and other resources – to achieve the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. This course provides students with in-depth knowledge of the acquisition process, so that the right qualities, quantities, prices, timing, and sources are attained, and that there is alignment of the supplier network and optimum utilization of the organization’s resources. Prerequisite: MGMT 36043 with a C or better.

Principles of Logistics Management

This course will provide an in-depth understanding and the opportunity to apply logistics management theories and practices. Specifically, the student will learn the important role that both transportation and warehousing play in today’s global business environment, including techniques regarding transportation mode selection, warehousing, network design, and performance measurements. Prerequisite: MGMT 36043 with a C or better.

International Marketing

This course is designed to provide an extensive analysis of the marketing mix and how it can be standardized for transnational markets. The course will present techniques used to identify potential markets of products and/or services in the global marketplace. Prerequisite: MRKT 35010.

Business Electives 30000-level or greater – 9 credits

You can earn an BA or BA in Business Administration with an emphasis by completing 7 electives in a specific business discipline:

• General BA/BS Business Administration
• Accounting
• International Business

Business Administration Emphasis Areas

Accounting

With a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, you can develop your expertise in accounting fundamentals enhanced by topics across business. This BBA accounting program will equip you to serve in roles such as accountant, auditor or financial analyst.

International Business

You will be prepared to work and lead in the global workplace with our Bachelors of Business Administration in International Business. The BBA program will help you stand out with concentrated courses focused on international management, economics, finance, and marketing.

Program Length Options

Lindenwood University’s (LU) Accelerated Online programs offer you choice and flexibility to support your education journey. Time to complete a bachelor’s degree can vary based on course load, transfer credits, and individual pacing. You will tailor a course schedule that keeps you in the driver’s seat.

• Transfer Credit: LU allows 90 transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree and students can complete their degree in as few as 30 credits.
• Accelerated Courses: LU’s accelerated online programs offer 10 5-week terms per year. By enrolling in two courses per term, you can potentially complete up your bachelor’s degree in two years.
• Frequent Start Dates: LU offers multiple start dates throughout the year so you can begin your studies when you are ready allowing you to graduate sooner.
• Personalized Degree Plan: LU academic advisors will work with you to tailor your degree plan to support your education goals while balancing your personal and professional responsibilities.