Supply Chain Management & Operational Systems MBA

Program Overview

This STEM-designated M.B.A. in Supply Chain Management & Operational Systems combines specialized knowledge in supply chain management with a strong business foundation. Students develop expertise in the efficient movement and storage of goods, empowering them to make informed decisions and contribute to organizational success. The program includes core M.B.A. courses and specialized coursework in supply chain operations, international logistics, and information systems.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This STEM-designated M.B.A. in Supply Chain Management & Operational Systems covers the strategy and execution of ensuring efficient, profitable movement and storage of goods, from point of origin to consumption, including both domestic and international sourcing. Students pair this specialized knowledge with the advanced business foundation gained in the core M.B.A. curriculum, empowering them to make informed and valuable contributions to their organization's supply chain management and decision-making processes.

Outline:

Core Courses (22–31 credits)

• ACT 5001 Introductory Accounting (ACT 5001 / Credits: 3 ) 3
• ACT 5140 Accounting for Decision Makers (ACT 5140 / Credits: 3 ) 3
• FIN 5008 Business Finance (FIN 5008 / Credits: 3 ) 3
• FIN 5130 Financial Management (FIN 5130 / Credits: 3 ) 3
• ISM 5150 Information Strategy for Digital Transformation (ISM 5150 / Credits: 3 ) 3
• MGT 5001 Developing Academic and Career Success (MGT 5001 / Credits: 1 ) 1
• MGT 5105 Managing Organizational Behavior in a Dynamic and Complex World (MGT 5105 / Credits: 3 ) 3
• MGT 5170 Applying Strategy for Managers (MGT 5170 / Credits: 3 ) 3
• MKT 5125 Marketing Decisions for Managers (MKT 5125 / Credits: 3 ) 3
• QNT 5000 Foundations of Business Statistics (QNT 5000 / Credits: 3 ) 3
• QNT 5160 Analytical Modeling for Decision Making (QNT 5160 / Credits: 3 ) 3

Supply Chain Management & Operational Systems (15 credits)

• SCM 5410 Supply Chain Operations Management (SCM 5410 / Credits: 3 ) 3
• SCM 5415 Managing International Transportation and Logistics (SCM 5415 / Credits: 3 ) 3
• SCM 5421 Supply Chain Information Systems (SCM 5421 / Credits: 3 ) 3
• PIM 5455 Project Management (PIM 5455 / Credits: 3 ) 3
• Open elective—any course in HCBE excluding CHS, ISEC, MSIT, and MMIS prefixes ( / Credits: 3 ) 3
• Course may be waived at the discretion of the department chair or designee.
Waivers will only be considered when an equivalent course with a grade of C has been completed in the past 10 years.