Organizational Leadership (BS) | Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management Concentration

Students develop leadership skills necessary to function in a contemporary global environment by relating theory to real-world practical application in all industries and organizations, whether private or public, for-profit or not-for-profit.  Students will integrate policies, procedures, and systems to build effective and efficient learning organizations.  Focus is on collaboration to influence individual and team behaviors in social, economic, and ethical situations.  Curriculum provides the opportunity to communicate vision and positive change and to create a culture of inclusion, while demonstrating emotional intelligence competencies.  The program integrates the functions of management in leadership positions to make complex strategic decisions for continuous improvement and to motivate goal-oriented members to add value to the organization.

The logistics and supply chain management concentration allows students to develop skills necessary to function in a global logistics and supply chain environment by relating models and theory to real-world practical applications. Students will integrate methods, software applications, policies, procedures, and systems to build effective and efficient supply chain-focused operations. The key goals of creating and maintaining customer satisfaction, within budget and on time delivery, is the focus of this program.

4 + 1 Undergraduate to Graduate Option

The 4+1 programs offer students with the opportunity to seamlessly transition from their bachelor's degree to a master's degree in an accelerated timeframe. This program allows students to complete both degrees by integrating selected graduate-level coursework into their undergraduate curriculum. By taking advantage of this program, students can maximize their time and resources, efficiently advancing their education and enhancing their career prospects. Through rigorous coursework and advanced research projects, students develop specialized knowledge and skills in their chosen field, positioning themselves for leadership roles and further academic pursuits upon graduation. 

4 + 1 BSOL to MSM Program

The 4+1 programs allow for BSOL students to take up to 6 credit hours (2 classes) that count towards fulfilling their undergraduate degree requirements and count towards the completion of their master’s program. The bachelor’s degree is awarded after successful completion of all BSOL requirements.  Once the bachelor’s degree is completed, a student is required to apply for the graduate program. 

Below is the program curriculum for the 4+1 course pairings offered. While the student is enrolled in the BSOL course, additional course work is required at that time for the 4+1 program. The admission criteria for participation in the 4+1 Undergraduate to MSM program are as follows:

• Students must have completed 60 undergraduate credit hours towards their baccalaureate degree

• Students must maintain a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0

Recommended Certifications 

Certifications are not required for completion of this program; however, ECPI encourages student to obtain all appropriate certifications to increase potential job opportunities. ECPI provides students in this program with vouchers which allow the student to take certification exams at a greatly reduced cost.

Certifications recommended for entry level career positions in the Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management concentration are Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Six Sigma Green Belt.