Supply Chain Management Curriculum
The MS in Supply Chain Management Program enhances strategic and analytical skills crucial for comprehensive supply chain management. It delivers a robust, relevant, and enduring learning experience. This intensive one-year program is designed for working professionals, featuring primarily in-person evening classes alongside online courses and condensed weekend sessions. The hybrid model typically consists of two in-person courses per term and one course presented in a condensed format or online format (the format may vary once students begin taking electives). Virtual attendance is accommodated in specific situations for in-person courses when students are unable to attend in person in a given week.
Students complete 32 credits over fall, spring, and summer semesters in this cohort-based program. The MS SCM program begins each year in August.
What you'll learn
The MS SCM Program spans fall, spring, and summer semesters. The program starts in August and consists of four seven-week terms throughout the traditional academic year, plus an 11-week summer experience that is built around a capstone project.
Students in the MS SCM program can also take elective courses outside of the MS SCM program to further expand their skills, knowledge and professional network. For example, MS SCM students have the opportunity to enroll in the Carlson Consulting Enterprise as an elective option. The Carlson Consulting Enterprise is a unique management consultancy and academic program that brings the brightest student minds to bear on significant business challenges for premier companies. MS SCM student participants will work with MBA students on their consulting enterprise project to build relationships with business leaders, apply concepts from the classroom to the real-world environment, and get valuable work experience. *Please note that the Carlson Consulting Enterprise is only offered as a daytime class option
Students typically take two in-person courses and one online or condensed class during each term. Here is a sample schedule:
In the Fall Term of the MS in Supply Chain Management program, students will delve into essential courses such as "Managing Supply Chain Operations" and "Operations Excellence via Lean Thinking," offering a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills across various formats, from on-campus evening sessions to condensed Saturday classes.
| Course number | Title | Required or Elective | Term | Format | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCO 6285 | Managing Supply Chain Operations | Required | Fall A & B | On-Campus/Evening | 4 |
| SCO 6185 | Statistics | Required | Fall A | On-Campus/Evening | 2 |
| SCO 6098 | Operations Excellence via Lean Thinking | Required | Fall A | Condensed/3 Saturdays | 2 |
| SCO 6191 | Big Data Analytics in Supply Chains | Required | Fall B | On-Campus/Evening | 2 |
| SCO 6048 | Logistics & Transportation | Required | Fall B | Online | 2 |
| SCO 6291 | Leadership Development | Required | Fall A & B | On-Campus/Evening | 2 |
In the Spring Term of the MS in Supply Chain Management program, students will engage in vital courses such as "Strategic Sourcing" and "Responsible Supply Chain Management," navigating through a blend of on-campus evening sessions and online formats to cultivate expertise in strategic decision-making and ethical supply chain practices.
| Course number | Title | Required or Elective | Term | Format | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCO 6045 | Strategic Sourcing | Required | Spring A | On-Campus/Evening | 2 |
| SCO 6072 | Managing Technologies in Supply Chains | Required | Spring A | On-Campus/Evening | 2 |
| N/A | Elective | Elective | Spring A | TBD | 2 |
| SCO 6094 | Responsible Supply Chain Management | Required | Spring B | On-Campus/Evening | 2 |
| SCO 6192 | Supply Chain Finance | Required | Spring B | Online | 2 |
| N/A | Elective | Elective | Spring B | TBD | 2 |
| SCO 6291 | Leadership Development | Required | Spring A & B | On-Campus/Evening | 2 |
In the Summer Term of the MS in Supply Chain Management program, students have the option to enroll in courses such as Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SCO 6085), Global Operations Strategy Experiential Course (SCO 6081), and Leadership Development (SCO 6291), each with varying formats and credit requirements.
| Course number | Title | Required or Elective | Term | Format | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCO 6085 | Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning | Required | Summer | Condensed/3 Saturdays | 2 |
| SCO 6081 | Global Operations Strategy Experiential Course | Required | Summer | On-Campus/Evening | 4 |
| SCO 6291 | Leadership Development | Required | Summer | On-Campus/Evening | 2 |
In the Fall Term of the MS in Supply Chain Management program, students will delve into essential courses such as "Managing Supply Chain Operations" and "Operations Excellence via Lean Thinking," offering a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills across various formats, from on-campus evening sessions to condensed Saturday classes.
| Course number | Title | Required or Elective | Term | Format | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCO 6285 | Managing Supply Chain Operations | Required | Fall A & B | On-Campus/Evening | 4 |
| SCO 6185 | Statistics | Required | Fall A | On-Campus/Evening | 2 |
| SCO 6098 | Operations Excellence via Lean Thinking | Required | Fall A | Condensed/3 Saturdays | 2 |
| SCO 6191 | Big Data Analytics in Supply Chains | Required | Fall B | On-Campus/Evening | 2 |
| SCO 6048 | Logistics & Transportation | Required | Fall B | Online | 2 |
| SCO 6291 | Leadership Development | Required | Fall A & B | On-Campus/Evening | 2 |
In the Spring Term of the MS in Supply Chain Management program, students will engage in vital courses such as "Strategic Sourcing" and "Responsible Supply Chain Management," navigating through a blend of on-campus evening sessions and online formats to cultivate expertise in strategic decision-making and ethical supply chain practices.
| Course number | Title | Required or Elective | Term | Format | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCO 6045 | Strategic Sourcing | Required | Spring A | On-Campus/Evening | 2 |
| SCO 6072 | Managing Technologies in Supply Chains | Required | Spring A | On-Campus/Evening | 2 |
| N/A | Elective | Elective | Spring A | TBD | 2 |
| SCO 6094 | Responsible Supply Chain Management | Required | Spring B | On-Campus/Evening | 2 |
| SCO 6192 | Supply Chain Finance | Required | Spring B | Online | 2 |
| N/A | Elective | Elective | Spring B | TBD | 2 |
| SCO 6291 | Leadership Development | Required | Spring A & B | On-Campus/Evening | 2 |
In the Summer Term of the MS in Supply Chain Management program, students have the option to enroll in courses such as Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SCO 6085), Global Operations Strategy Experiential Course (SCO 6081), and Leadership Development (SCO 6291), each with varying formats and credit requirements.
| Course number | Title | Required or Elective | Term | Format | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCO 6085 | Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning | Required | Summer | Condensed/3 Saturdays | 2 |
| SCO 6081 | Global Operations Strategy Experiential Course | Required | Summer | On-Campus/Evening | 4 |
| SCO 6291 | Leadership Development | Required | Summer | On-Campus/Evening | 2 |
Electives
Students can tailor their course load to their career interests by choosing electives that focus on specific sectors or functional areas.
- Food & Agribusiness
- Healthcare & Medical Devices
- Negotiations
- Project Management
- Carlson Consulting Enterprise*
Note: Some electives are offered as online or condensed courses
*Only offered as a daytime class option
Maximize your leadership potential
Starting from day one, leadership development is at the program's core. Leadership sessions are incorporated throughout the yearlong program, empowering students to assess themselves at the start, identify strengths, create a personalized development plan, and measure growth.
Students receive coaching from a leadership expert who helps them learn how to lead others, lead beyond boundaries, and continue growing as leaders long after graduation.
Key principles for supply chain leaders:
- Leadership
Identify and build upon your strengths and hone your leadership style. - Strategic Orientation
Elevate your thinking about how an end-to-end supply chain can deliver value. - Global Perspective
Sharpen your international business acumen to handle global challenges. - Analytics
Cut through the noise and make data-driven decisions. - Social Responsibility
Build a new perspective to inform your supply chain design.
Prepare for the future with a MS in Supply Chain Management
Learn how the MS in Supply Chain Management faculty and curriculum prepares you to succeed in supply chain, logistics, and operations careers after graduation and beyond.