Logistics and Supply Chain Management, MS

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is designed for working professionals who cannot always take time from work to enhance their education. We offer a high-value program with a convenient blended education approach that can be completed in one year. Students spend four residencies throughout the year on campus. The remaining course work is completed using our proprietary e-learning modules prepared by experts in their fields. The modultes are presented using a combination of synchronous and asynchronous course delivery modes.

Now more than ever, success in most businesses depends on the successful management of Supply Chain Operations. Consider what happens when supply chains fail to deliver and stock outs occur in retail stores. Research shows that retailers can lose nearly half of intended purchases when customers encounter stock outs.

The Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management program is designed to provide students with the graduate education that will enhance their leadership careers in the field of logistics and supply chain management.

The program aims to enable students to craft technology-rich supply chain architectures, instill rapid innovation into supply chain design, efficiently manage the supply base, align partners through trust and common values, and create the right metrics for supply chain networks.

Admissions Requirements:

1. Applicants should have three years of work experience, preferably in the field of logistics, supply chain management, operations management, information technology, or a related field.

2. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and satisfy the minimum requirements to obtain graduate status.

3. Three professional references and a detailed resume are required.

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Program Requirements:

The MS program is a 33-credit hour, cohort-based program. The program blends intensive weekends in-residence with three e-learning segments. The in-residence modules are scheduled between e-learning segments and include case studies, leadership lectures, breakout sessions, and simulation assignments. E-learning segments add learning activities such as interactive cases, pedagogical discussions, and proprietary teaching material built by global subject matter experts.

Department Core and Electives

II. Required Courses

SCM 7880 - Foundations of Supply Chain Management Credit Hour(s): 3
SCM 7870 - Supply Chain Project Management & Transformation Credit Hour(s): 3
SCM 7940 - Total Quality Management and Lean Supply Processes Credit Hour(s): 3
SCM 7960 - Strategic Sourcing Credit Hour(s): 3
SCM 7930 - Supply Chain Operations and Control Credit Hour(s): 3
SCM 7890 - Global Logistics and Trade Credit Hour(s): 3
SCM 7950 - Info Tech & Supply Chain Credit Hour(s): 3
SCM 7920 - Supply Chain Design and Integration Credit Hour(s): 3
SCM 7910 - Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Transformation Credit Hour(s): 3
SCM 7990 - SCM Capstone Project Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3

Note(s):

* All courses are offered in a blended learning mode with a 3 day residency (1 day devoted to one course) followed by 5 weeks of online delivery per course.

* Three 5 week courses (one at a time) offered per 15 week semester, synchronized with the semester schedule.

* Cohort structure: Fall admissions (starting beginning of Fall, continuing through Spring and Summer).