Supply Chain and Operations Management
Learn how to manage everything from product sourcing to delivery, streamline processes, solve real-world problems, and drive efficiency in businesses worldwide while gaining experience in one of the most in-demand fields in global business.
Why Purdue?
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To study accounting at Purdue, you will apply to the supply chain and operations management (pre) major.
Our students are equipped to thrive in today’s fast-paced global economy through immersive, real-world experiences that prepare them for roles such as:
- Buyer logistics engineer
- Inventory planning specialist
- Operations specialist
- Process improvement lead
- Sourcing and procurement specialist
- Supply chain analyst
- Area business leader, GE Appliances
- Global supply chain intern, Applied Materials, Inc.
- Manufacturing logistics intern, Toyota Material Handling
- Strategic sourcing intern, Saudi Aramco — Saudi Arabian Oil Company
- Operations research graduate program, Cornell University
- Law graduate program, Harvard Law School
- Supply chain management graduate program, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years (Calculus is encouraged)
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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Ready to take the next step? Apply to begin your journey at Purdue in the supply chain and operations management program.
Mitchell Walbolt
Mitchell Walbolt’s path to supply chain started in a surprising place—a hometown pizza kitchen. What began as a high school job sparked a passion for operations and led him to Purdue’s highly ranked Daniels School of Business. After starting in accounting, he shifted to Supply Chain and Operations Management, inspired by real-world challenges he saw during the pandemic. Now pursuing a master’s in Global Supply Management, Mitchell is turning early curiosity into a powerhouse career—fueled by analytics, STEM, and a dash of pizza shop grit.
Transfer to Supply Chain and Operations Management
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
- Must have a grade of B or better in any college-level calculus class.
