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 numberTitleRequired or ElectiveTermFormatCredits
SCO 6285Managing Supply Chain Operations RequiredFall A & BOn-Campus/Evening4
SCO 6185StatisticsRequiredFall AOn-Campus/Evening2
SCO 6098Operations Excellence via Lean ThinkingRequiredFall ACondensed/3 Saturdays2
SCO 6191Big Data Analytics in Supply ChainsRequiredFall BOn-Campus/Evening2
SCO 6048Logistics & TransportationRequiredFall BOnline2
SCO 6291Leadership DevelopmentRequiredFall A & BOn-Campus/Evening2

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 numberTitleRequired or ElectiveTermFormatCredits
SCO 6045Strategic SourcingRequiredSpring AOn-Campus/Evening2
SCO 6072Managing Technologies in Supply ChainsRequiredSpring AOn-Campus/Evening2
N/AElectiveElectiveSpring ATBD2
SCO 6094Responsible Supply Chain ManagementRequiredSpring BOn-Campus/Evening2
SCO 6192Supply Chain FinanceRequiredSpring BOnline2
N/AElectiveElectiveSpring BTBD2
SCO 6291Leadership DevelopmentRequiredSpring A & BOn-Campus/Evening2

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 numberTitleRequired or ElectiveTermFormatCredits
SCO 6085Sales, Inventory & Operations PlanningRequiredSummerCondensed/3 Saturdays2
SCO 6081Global Operations Strategy Experiential CourseRequiredSummerOn-Campus/Evening4
SCO 6291Leadership DevelopmentRequiredSummerOn-Campus/Evening2

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 numberTitleRequired or ElectiveTermFormatCredits
SCO 6285Managing Supply Chain Operations RequiredFall A & BOn-Campus/Evening4
SCO 6185StatisticsRequiredFall AOn-Campus/Evening2
SCO 6098Operations Excellence via Lean ThinkingRequiredFall ACondensed/3 Saturdays2
SCO 6191Big Data Analytics in Supply ChainsRequiredFall BOn-Campus/Evening2
SCO 6048Logistics & TransportationRequiredFall BOnline2
SCO 6291Leadership DevelopmentRequiredFall A & BOn-Campus/Evening2

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 numberTitleRequired or ElectiveTermFormatCredits
SCO 6045Strategic SourcingRequiredSpring AOn-Campus/Evening2
SCO 6072Managing Technologies in Supply ChainsRequiredSpring AOn-Campus/Evening2
N/AElectiveElectiveSpring ATBD2
SCO 6094Responsible Supply Chain ManagementRequiredSpring BOn-Campus/Evening2
SCO 6192Supply Chain FinanceRequiredSpring BOnline2
N/AElectiveElectiveSpring BTBD2
SCO 6291Leadership DevelopmentRequiredSpring A & BOn-Campus/Evening2

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 numberTitleRequired or ElectiveTermFormatCredits
SCO 6085Sales, Inventory & Operations PlanningRequiredSummerCondensed/3 Saturdays2
SCO 6081Global Operations Strategy Experiential CourseRequiredSummerOn-Campus/Evening4
SCO 6291Leadership DevelopmentRequiredSummerOn-Campus/Evening2

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:

  1. Leadership 
    Identify and build upon your strengths and hone your leadership style.
  2. Strategic Orientation 
    Elevate your thinking about how an end-to-end supply chain can deliver value.
  3. Global Perspective 
    Sharpen your international business acumen to handle global challenges.
  4. Analytics 
    Cut through the noise and make data-driven decisions.
  5. Social Responsibility 
    Build a new perspective to inform your supply chain design.

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