Portland-State-University 2024-2025 Bulletin

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 507Global Supply Chain Digital Technology Seminar

1

GSCM 511Principles of Strategic Global Sourcing

4

GSCM 513Principles of Strategic Global Logistics

4

GSCM 514Reverse Logistics and Closed Loop Supply Chain

4

GSCM 517Supply Chain International Field Study

4

GSCM 520Global Supply Chain Strategy

2

GSCM 522Global Leadership and Ethics in Supply Chain Management

2

GSCM 525Supply Chain Capstone Consulting Experience

4

GSCM 573New Product Introduction and Innovation

4

Electives (16 credits)

Choose 16 credits from the following electives:
BA 550Special Topics in Advanced Leadership

1-4

BTA 516Multiple Regression with Business Applications

3

BTA 520Introduction to Business Intelligence and Analytics

4

BTA 522Special Topics in Data Science, Technology for Business

2

BTA 523Special Topics in Data Science, Machine Learning Applications for Managers

2

BTA 581/BTA 581SBlockchain Fundamentals

4

BTA 583/BTA 583SBlockchain in Business

4

GSCM 510Special Topics

1-8

GSCM 512Global Managerial and Cost Accounting

4

GSCM 515Global Case Studies in Supply Chain Management

4

GSCM 519Global Supply Chain Negotiations

4

GSCM 521Global Information, Systems and Data Analytics

4

GSCM 560Supply Chain Modeling & Simulation

4

GSCM 571Business Analytics I

4

GSCM 572Business 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