Global Supply Chain Management M.S. (MS GSCM)
The MS GSCM is a 45-credit-hour program that can be completed in six terms 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; understand the implications of supply chain initiatives in terms of key financial performance metrics; utilize sustainability-based initiatives and/or circular economy model, including closed-loop processes, to lessen 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 end goal of the MS GSCM is to prepare global leaders in developing strategies that support markets and innovation in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Requirements
Required Courses (29 credits)
| GSCM 507 | Global Supply Chain Digital Technology Seminar | 1 |
| GSCM 511 | Principles of Strategic Global Sourcing | 4 |
| GSCM 513 | Principles of Strategic Global Logistics | 4 |
| GSCM 514 | Reverse Logistics and Closed Loop Supply Chain | 4 |
| GSCM 517 | Supply Chain International Field Study | 4 |
| GSCM 520 | Global Supply Chain Strategy | 2 |
| GSCM 522 | Global Leadership and Ethics in Supply Chain Management | 2 |
| GSCM 525 | Supply Chain Capstone Consulting Experience | 4 |
| GSCM 573 | New Product Introduction and Innovation | 4 |
Electives (16 credits)
Choose 16 credits from the following electives:
| BTA 516 | Multiple Regression with Business Applications | 3 |
| BTA 520 | Introduction to Business Intelligence and Analytics | 4 |
| BTA 522 | Special Topics in Data Science, Technology for Business | 2 |
| BTA 523 | Special Topics in Data Science, Machine Learning Applications for Managers | 2 |
| BTA 581/BTA 581S | Blockchain Fundamentals | 4 |
| BTA 583/BTA 583S | Blockchain in Business | 4 |
| GSCM 510 | Special Topics | 1-8 |
| GSCM 512 | Global Managerial and Cost Accounting | 4 |
| GSCM 515 | Global Case Studies in Supply Chain Management | 4 |
| GSCM 519 | Global Supply Chain Negotiations | 4 |
| GSCM 560 | Supply Chain Modeling & Simulation | 4 |
| GSCM 571 | Business Analytics I | 4 |
| GSCM 572 | Business Analytics II | 4 |
Shared Master's Credits
Admitted students in good standing may apply to use shared master's credits between the MS GSCM and MBA degrees. For details contact the Academic Advising Team.
Total Credit Hours: 45