Supply Chain and Operations Management is all about processes and how to make those processes more efficient. Supply Chain Management requires understanding logistics, bottlenecks, and the tools and technology availability that streamline production and delivery of a firm’s offerings. Leveraging real-time data, predictive analytics, and quality control metrics, companies use this information to get products around the world and into the hands of consumers all while being mindful of the environment and unanticipated disruptions. MBA students who specialize in Management – Supply Chain become efficiency experts with an eye for improvement.
The Management – Supply Chain specialization provides you with the tools and frameworks essential to operational efficiency. From optimization challenges to lean processing and quality control efforts, the Supply Chain specialization changes the way MBA students see the world and its operations.
Specific highlights include:
- Learning how to coordinate production, shipping, and distribution
- Leveraging demand forecasting, production scheduling, and Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management to enhance efficiency
- Integrating AI and emerging technology as tools to increase operational efficiency
- Negotiating terms of partnerships and contracts with supply chain partners
- Integrating eco-friendly policies into the production and distribution solutions of a company
- Developing and optimizing distribution models for maximum efficiency
What jobs do MBA students specializing in Management – Supply Chain pursue?
- Chief Operations Officer (COO)
- Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)
- Supply Chain Director
- Logistics Manager
- Distribution Manager
- Procurement/Sourcing Director
- Operations Director
- Supply Chain Consultant
- AI/Machine Learning Director
- Supply Chain Data Analyst
- Global Supply Chain Strategist
- Director of Sustainability / Sustainable Supply Chains
Specialization Requirements
This specialization concentration requires completion of three graduate-level Management courses focusing on Supply Chain issues.
Management (Supply Chain) Specialization
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | 12 | |
| STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | ||
| GLOBAL SOURCING AND PROCUREMENT | ||
| TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS | ||