The career responsibilities of supply chain managers cross a broad spectrum of activities, including the purchasing of input materials and services from suppliers, the transportation and manufacturing of goods, inventory control and service operations management. The SCM major prepares students to manage these operations as well as supporting functions, such as project management, quantitative modeling, process improvement and sustainability. The SCM program emphasizes real-world experiences and applications through interactions with practitioners from local businesses and government agencies. Additionally, students are able to add depth to their study through a variety of internship opportunities.