Supply Chain Management Specialization
Health Care Management Specialization
Certificate in French Studies for Business Students
Certificate in German Studies for Business Students
Certificate in Spanish Studies for Business Students
Certificate in Business for Nonbusiness Students
ROTC Programs
Additional Major in Letters and Science
Study Abroad
Students who choose to complete one of the following combined programs or specializations must do so in addition to one of the above majors.
Supply chain management is an exciting field that is rapidly becoming one of the most critical areas of growth in companies throughout the world. To remain competitive in today's complex business environment, firms need to coordinate production, marketing, and logistics activities not only within the firm, but with outside suppliers and customers in the supply chain. The field of supply chain management integrates business functions concerned with the movement of goods, services and information along the supply chain with the primary goal of creating value for the ultimate customer. Through the school's Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management, students now may develop the skills needed for careers in businesses dealing with distribution related activities.
In addition to the BBA requirements, the students complete the course curriculum required for a Specialization in Supply Chain Management. In addition, students interact with leaders in the field through external events sponsored by the Grainger Center. To declare a Specialization in Supply Chain Management, the student must obtain and complete an application packet from the Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management, 5191 Grainger Hall.
Marketng 421 Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management, 3 cr
Marketng 423 Procurement and Supply Management, 3 cr
Marketng 425 Marketing Channels, 3 cr
OTM 410 Operations Research I, 3 cr
OTM 640 Business Logistics Analysis, 3 cr
OTM 654 Production Planning and Control, 3 cr
Marketng 310 Market Research, 3 cr
Marketng 640 Retail Management, 3 cr
OTM 578 Facilities Location Models
OTM 646 Logistics Strategies, 3 cr
The health care system is undergoing rapid change. Increasing emphasis on managed care; a growing concern for cost effectiveness; governmental priorities; and increasing concern for the elderly, mentally ill, and developmentally disabled all point to the greater need for individuals with skills in the business-management area, both to serve established needs and as a part of the reorganization of many health care delivery systems. This specialization will permit the student to explore the nature of the health care system.
Students are required to complete three courses from the following:
Econ 548 The Economics of Health Care, 3-4 cr
Hist Med 218 History of 20th Century American Medicine, 3 cr
Hist Med 504 Society and Health Care in American History, 3 cr
Hist Med 507 Health Disease and Healing I, 3-4 cr
Hist Med 508 Health Disease and Healing II, 3-4 cr
Hist Med 509 The Development of Public Health in America, 3 cr
Hist Med 531 Women and Health in American History, 3 cr
Nurs 105 Health Care Systems: Interdisciplinary Approach, 2 cr
Philos 558 Ethical Problems Raised by Biomedical Technology, 3 cr
Poli Sci 440 Health Policy and Health Politics, 3-4 cr
Pop Hlth 471 Introduction to Environmental Health, 3 cr
Soc 525 Sociology of Mental Health and Mental Disorders, 3 cr
Soc 531 Sociology of Medicine, 3 cr
Soc 635 Cross-National Health Services Systems and Public Policy, 3 cr
Contact the French department for information on this option or visit this Web site: www.bus.wisc.edu/undergrad/majors/certificates.asp
Contact the German department for information on this option or visit this Web site: www.bus.wisc.edu/undergrad/majors/certificates.asp
Contact the Spanish department for informa-tion on this option or visit this Web site: www.bus.wisc.edu/undergrad/majors/certificates.asp
The Certificate in Business program provides nonbusiness students the opportunity to earn a concentration in a clearly defined academic program in business. To earn the certificate, students must complete 18 credits in business which includes four core courses and two electives. Admission to the program requires junior standing, a minimum 2.75 grade point average, and completion of an application. Due to enrollment limits (maximum total of 200 undergraduate students), the 2.75 GPA does not guarantee admission. Applications must be filed by the end of the fourth week of classes. For more specific program information see the Web site: www.bus.wisc.edu/undergrad/majors/certificates.asp
A student may combine a business degree with a reserve officers training program. All credits taken in ROTC programs will count toward the BBA degree. Course listings appear in the Military Training Programs section of this catalog.
With approval from both the business dean's office and the appropriate L&S department, business students may complete one L&S major in addition to a business major. Interested students should visit this Web site: www.bus.wisc.edu/undergrad/majors/
The School of Business offers study abroad programs in Asia, Europe and Latin America. Students from all majors are eligible to participate. For more information on study abroad, refer to the School of Business International Programs Web site at www.bus.wisc.edu/international.