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Anchoring Success: Mitchell College of Business' Supply Chain Program is Advancing Port Management Education

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Amanda Akey
Amanda Akey

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Dr. Peter Simonson and Supply Chain and Logistics Management students tour the Port of Mobile with APM Terminals.

The Mitchell College of Business supply chain and logistics management major is designed to equip students with the skills necessary for successful careers in supply chain-related fields. Supply chain and logistics management employment opportunities are wide and varied, and the need for educated professionals is particularly acute in the Gulf Coast region. 


Mobile, home of the University of South Alabama, is a hub for logistics, transportation, purchasing, warehousing and supply chain-related opportunities. As the supply chain sector of the regional economy expands through organizations such as Austal, Airbus, Amazon and a host of small- and medium-sized firms, along with major expansions at the Alabama State Port Authority, the demand for supply chain management and logistics talent is heightening annually.


Mobile's prime location on the Gulf Coast has ideally positioned the city for maritime trade. To prepare graduates for this ever-evolving industry, Mitchell College’s port management class (SCL 352), taught by Dr. Peter Simonson, Assistant Professor of Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Analytics, has expanded its offering to provide students with specialized training and certification. Students who pass all modules of SCL 352 will receive a Marine Terminal Operator certificate through the International Association of Maritime and Port Executives. South is the first university in the country to offer this certification to undergraduate students. Additionally, South and the International Association of Maritime and Port Executives recently entered into  an agreement to continue to work together on developing and providing professional education for professionals in maritime and port industries. 


The Mitchell College supply chain program is just one example of how the University of South Alabama is strategically developing programs that provide educational opportunities that are advancing careers and supporting regional industries. 

 

Explore our website to learn more about Mitchell College's Supply Chain and Logistics Management program.

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