Supply Chain Logistics

Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Logistics

Concentrations Offered

International Business

Top 5 Reasons to Study

01

Real-world experience is central to the program; through Live Cases, community-engaged courses and collaborators, you'll partner with industry leaders like Taylor Logistics.

02

Beyond the classroom, you can join Travel Study courses to explore iconic global brands firsthand or backpack through the wilderness in partnership with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).

03

Adding to your skillset is the Market Innovation Lab & Observatory (MILO)—one of the world’s largest biometric research facilities focused on business and human behavior.

04

Outside the classroom, you are encouraged to join the Maroon & White Supply Chain (MWSC) student organization, which offers valuable exposure to top professionals in the field through two annual on-campus events.

05

With unmatched access to industry leaders, cutting-edge research, and global experiences, our Supply Chain Logistics program at Mississippi State equips you to lead with confidence and purpose.

Core
Skills

  • Proficiency in supply chain analytics and data-driven decision making
  • Hands-on experience with logistics operations, distribution networks, and warehouse management
  • Expertise in global supply chain management and international trade regulations

Sample
Jobs

  • Chief Procurement Officer
  • Demand Planner
  • Logistics Analyst

Successful Career Outcomes

98% Placement Rate
$60,750 Average Starting Salary

Top
Employment
Industries

  • DHL Supply Chain
  • PACCAR
  • Taylor Logistics

Brag
Points

  • Our Supply Chain Logistics program at Mississippi State University features distinctive courses crafted to deliver you practical experience and in-depth expertise.
  • Key offerings include Supply Chain Process Analysis, a hands-on course with field site visits; International Transportation utilizing McLeod software; and Procurement which provides in-depth coverage of purchasing and supply management process.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

In the supply chain program, you'll gain valuable experiential learning opportunities that connect classroom concepts with real-world industry experience. Through events such as the Raytheon Invitational Business Case Competition, Supply Chain Connect, and First Pitch Networking, you'll collaborate with industry professionals and apply problem-solving skills to real business challenges. Additional experiences—including ATA Trucking University, the McLeod Software User Conference, Gemba Walks, and the Maroon and White Supply Chain Roundtable—allow you to engage directly with supply chain leaders, explore industry practices, and develop practical insights that prepare you for careers in the field.

Spotlight

When students in Dr. Chris Boone’s International Transportation course tackle the Blue Star Case Study, they don’t just analyze fictional logistics scenarios—they dive into real-time industry data. Thanks to a partnership with McLeod Software and MSU alumnus Ken Ezelle (‘85), Vice President and owner of Universal Logistics Services, the class now uses McLeod’s trucking management system (TMS), one of the industry’s leading logistics platforms.

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Alumni
Success

Ken Ezelle, a graduate of Mississippi State University, has built a successful career in the logistics industry and now serves as CEO of Universal Logistics Services. A strong supporter of Mississippi State’s supply chain program, Ezelle established the Universal Logistics Services Supply Chain Advancement Fund, helping provide resources and opportunities for future logistics students. His career reflects the global impact and industry leadership that Mississippi State supply chain graduates can achieve.

Student
Testimonial

Getting to work directly with a real company was such a cool experience that you just can't get in a regular classroom. While books and lectures from other classes lay the foundation; Live Case is taking that knowledge and those skills and putting them to use. Working alongside classmates was awesome for making new friends and gaining practical skills I know will help me in the future. Building connections with peers and professionals in the industry has been super valuable, and I'm excited to keep those relationships. Being part of a REAL team, solving REAL problems for a REAL company - definitely an experience I'd recommend to anyone up for a unique challenge.