Global Supply Chain Management M.S. (MS GSCM)

The MS GSCM is a 52-credit-hour program that can be completed in two years on a part time basis. This is an online degree that will start with a residency weekend orientation program. The program objectives are to prepare students to design and manage an effective and efficient global supply chain; understand and apply supply chain analytics; conduct demand forecasting, aggregate planning, and sales and operations planning for a supply chain; apply project management techniques in a supply chain context; understand the implications of supply chain initiatives in terms of key financial performance metrics; understand and utilize sustainability-based initiatives, including closed-loop processes, to improve the social and environmental impact of supply chains; assess fundamental dimensions of supply chain strategy, social and environmental responsibility, innovation, transformation and organizational leadership.

The goal of the MS GSCM is to prepare global leaders in developing strategies that support markets and innovation in a sustainable and efficient manner. In the MS GSCM program students will gain knowledge in how supply chains are integrated into a full spectrum of product and service strategies including; new product innovation, markets and channels, sourcing, lean operations, project management, logistics, analytics, and sustainable end-of-life closed loop processes.