Master of Science, Management & Administrative Sciences, Supply Chain Management Concentration
Degree Plan
The Master of Science in MAS with Supply Chain Management Concentration (SCM) concentration will explore the key issues associated with the design and management of industrial SCs. It will include concepts dealing with the improvement of SC operations towards lower costs, faster delivery, higher quality and mass customization. The ultimate objective is using SCM to mold traditional business operations into competitive weapons for today's fierce global economy. Students will acquire not only fundamental knowledge of business management but also analytical decision-making skills especially for complex systems.Prerequisites
Calculus and competence in personal computing are required as prerequisites. If a student has not taken equivalent courses already, he/she will need to complete MATH 5304 with a grade of "B" to meet the calculus requirement and BA 3351 for personal computing.Required Concentration Courses and Electives
Courses are primarily offered in the late afternoon and evening of weekdays and Saturday morning. Several courses are currently offered and are planned to be offered through the World Wide Web.See the business core, required SCM core and elective courses for this degree plan. Please see the catalog for prerequisite information.
Students can obtain a dual MBA and MS degree by taking a total of 71 credits (assuming all prerequisites are met). This serves students who would like to get additional SCM skills at a reduced cost. Furthermore, the courses that form the set of core and electives in the concentration can be used as electives in the MBA program.
