Businesses today are focusing on their core competencies and relying on suppliers for all other goods and services needed to satisfy customer demand. To do this well, business must closely manage its supply chain. This major offers students an opportunity to position themselves for jobs in the increasingly important fields of purchasing and supply management. This major includes coursework in accounting, international business, personal selling, marketing channels, purchasing strategy, sales forecasting, buyer behavior, logistics, inventory, and materials management. Through these courses you will specifically learn how to identify global sources for supply, establish logistics and support systems, maintain quality control, design vendor evaluation systems, and more. As a professional in purchasing and supply management, youll primarily be concerned with acquiring materials and goods for manufacturing or resale. Youll be ready to negotiate contracts, evaluate suppliers and review product quality. This major will prepare you for one of a variety of exciting careers as a material or purchasing manager, material and supply quality analyst, or buyer.