What I am noticing is that many internships are requiring a concentration
in supply chain, or BBA degree to work in supply chain. What do you
recommend for a young veteran like me trying to break in to supply chain in
steps in getting my feet wet? I am entering my junior year soon, and many
companies have internships. I want to make deals, work on contracts,
negotiate and all of that. I want to travel, too. Most of all, I want to be
able to land employment with my degree. Not be unemployed.
I am currently going to attend the University of Houston, and there are two
programs for a Bachelors, BBA Supply chain management and the other degree
is Bachelors in science In Supply chain and Logistics technology. Is there
a significant difference between the two? I am noticing that many colleges
are calling different things and this is confusing to me. One has more
business courses that are typical and the Technology Bachelors is more
supply chain concentrated. Any Ideas?
The Bachelors of science in Supply chain and Logistics technology looks
like it contains more of the technology side and operations instead of the
financial. I am not sure what employers value more, having the business
courses with the theories of supply chains, or the "know how" of operations
in supply chain. I am treading carefully, because I don't want to blow
thousands upon thousands of dollars for a profession that may/may not pay
off.
runhorun, My suggestion is to ask the University why it has two programs
and what the differences are between them. That said, considering the
important (and growing) role of technology in supply chain and logistics
management, I would opt for the program that has a greater technology
concentration. Classes in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
are also highly valuable for aspiring supply chain professionals. I hope
this helps.