Supply Chain, Operations, and Analytics Concentration

About The Program

In today’s fast-paced global economy, organizations need professionals who can manage projects, solve operational challenges, and lead teams across complex supply chains. Our program is designed to prepare students with the real-world experience, technical skills, and project management expertise that employers are actively seeking.

Students learn how to plan, coordinate, and improve supply chain operations across sourcing, logistics, manufacturing, and distribution while gaining hands-on experience through industry-focused projects and applied learning opportunities. The program emphasizes practical business skills including data analysis, process improvement, communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

Graduates leave prepared to manage high-impact projects, make data-driven decisions, and contribute immediately in roles related to operations, logistics, procurement, analytics, and supply chain management. By combining classroom learning with practical experience, the program develops professionals who are ready to add value in today’s global business environment.

What You’ll Learn

• Develop in-demand business skills and earn industry-recognized certifications valued by employers.
• Gain practical experience managing real projects for actual organizations and developing practical experience in global logistics operations.
• Use data analytics and business intelligence tools to support strategic decision-making.
• Learn to improve operational processes through cost efficiencies, problem-solving, and continuous improvement methods.
• Build specific project management skills by leading projects within scope, budget, and timeline expectations.
• Develop networking skills understanding how vital those skills can be in gaining meaningful employment and doing well in your careers. 

Careers & Pathways

Graduates of the program are prepared for high-demand careers in operations, analytics, supply chain and project management. Career pathways include roles such as project managers, sourcing manager, logistics analyst, supply chain specialist, purchasing and procurement specialist, operations manager, business analyst, data analyst, and project managers.

These careers focus on improving business performance through process optimization, data-driven decision-making, project execution, and operational leadership. Graduates develop practical skills that help organizations manage global operations, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and successfully deliver projects across complex supply chain networks.

Hands-On Learning Opportunities

Students in the program gain practical, career-focused experience through three major hands-on learning opportunities designed to build real-world skills and strengthen their professional resumes.

The first is the Asia Sourcing Entrepreneurship Experience, where students travel to Asia countries like South Korea, China, Philippines and/or Vietnam and Oceania Countries like Australia and New Zealand to gain direct exposure to global sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and entrepreneurship. Students interact with suppliers, manufacturers, and business leaders while learning how international supply chains operate in real business environments. This experience develops practical skills in sourcing, negotiation, communication, project management, and cross-cultural collaboration.

The second experience involves semester-long consulting and applied business projects completed for real organizations. Students work on actual operational and supply chain challenges, analyze business data, develop recommendations, and present measurable results to partnering organizations. These projects provide students with reportable outcomes and professional experience they can add directly to their resumes and discuss during interviews.

The third experience is the creation of a personal Global Sourcing and Logistics Manual. Throughout the program, students develop their own professional resource guide containing sourcing strategies, logistics processes, supplier management tools, operational frameworks, and industry insights. Because students are the authors of their own manual, it becomes both a valuable professional reference and a unique portfolio piece that can be showcased during internships and job interviews.

Program Scholarships

Information will be available soon.

Student Organizations & Activities

The Supply Chain & Operations Management Club helps students at BYU–Hawaii gain a broader understanding of the opportunities, career paths, and current issues in the field.