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Supply Chain Management, MS

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Program description

Supply Chain Management, MS

Modern organizations depend on professionals who can manage the technical and strategic dimensions of getting products made and delivered efficiently. This area of study focuses on the mechanics of supply chain flow alongside the broader strategic role supply chain leaders play within enterprise decision-making. The Master of Science in Supply Chain Management immerses students in leading operating practices, analytical methods, technology applications, and strategy development used across the field. International students studying on an F-1 visa may also be eligible for up to 24 months of Optional Practical Training work authorization after completing the degree.
Curriculum

Featured courses

Supply Chain Strategy

Examines strategic supply chain management from a systems perspective through case studies and team projects. Covers key supply chain functions, network design, innovation, technology, customer service, sustainability, performance metrics, project management, corporate social responsibility, governance, and financial impacts.

Supply Management and Negotiation

Explores the supply management process of selecting, developing and executing of appropriate sourcing strategies and processes. Covers the importance or driving cost, quality and relationship management, as well as organizational change impacts on supply management of a business.

Supply Chain Cost and Design Issues

Strategic design and development of supply chains. Focus on cost-management tools applied to supply chain design and supplier management.

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Admission requirements

Program requirements

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Career opportunities & applicable roles

Graduates are equipped with academic preparation for professional roles in purchasing and procurement, operations, or logistics. The program positions students well to advance in supply chain management careers across diverse industries and functions, and to pursue careers in management, consulting, business development, and supply chain management information technology.

Career examples include
Logistics Manager Purchasing Analyst Supply Chain Analyst Supply Chain Manager
The school

W. P. Carey School of Business

ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business is the largest business school in the United States, serving more than 25,000 students. Its mission centers on educating students, producing impactful research and engaging actively with the communities it serves. The school is recognized for both research and teaching. The Financial Times ranked W. P. Carey No. 17 globally and No. 3 among U.S. public schools for research, and U.S. News & World Report ranks its online undergraduate business programs No. 2 in the nation. Students study fields such as finance, accounting, supply chain management, business analytics, marketing and entrepreneurship, with classes offered on ASU's Tempe, Polytechnic and West Valley campuses and online.

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