Master in Supply Chain Management
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Silberman College of Business
Key Information
Campus location
Madison, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Blended
Duration
16 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 1,004 / per credit *
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* $1004 tuition fee per credit.
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Introduction
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In just 16 months, an MS degree in Supply Chain Management from Silberman College of Business will equip you with the technical and managerial skills to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations.
Why Supply Chain Management?
Effective management of their supply chain and operations is the key to value creation for many organizations, especially in today's fast-paced and highly global business environment. Employers increasingly seek candidates with skills that will enable their organizations to better manage their supply chains and operations. The Supply Chain Management (SCM) profession has therefore witnessed significant job growth coupled with steadily increasing salaries. Whether you are starting off in your career or are looking to make a career transition into SCM, an advanced degree such as an MS in SCM will train you in critical aspects of SCM and will enable you to take advantage of the growing opportunities in the field. This program is STEM certified.
The Right Place. The Right Time.
According to the US Department of Labor's recent report on Employment Projections (http://www.bls.gov/emp/), Supply Chain and Operations Management related jobs will grow by approximately 500,000 between 2012 and 2022.
Fortune.com reports that there will be a need for 1.4 million supply chain workers by 2018.
Program Highlights & Degree Requirements
Program Highlights
Theory to Practice: Our faculty has strong academic credentials coupled with considerable experience in applying SCM concepts to practice. Personal Attention: Small class sizes enable our faculty to devote more personal attention to addressing the needs of our students. Strategic Location: Perfectly located for you to be able to tap into professional networks and pursue career opportunities in and around the greater New York metropolitan area. State of the Art Facilities: "Smart" classrooms in the new Monninger Learning Center (pictured above) that allow faculty to record and archive sessions for later review. Students also have access to finance labs using Bloomberg software for their research. Usable Knowledge and Skills: Using a variety of pedagogical techniques, the program will foster creative and analytical thinking.
Degree Requirements (30 credits)
The MS-SCM program is a cohort-based, 30-credit graduate study, comprised of ten 3-credit courses. Foundation Courses (6 credits)
- DSCI6600 Business Analytics
- DSCI6700 Supply Chain Strategies
Core Courses (15 credits)
- DSCI6810 Operations Analysis
- DSCI6820 Logistics Management
- DSCI6830 Demand and Revenue Management
- DSCI6840 Global Sourcing, Procurement & Negotiations
- DSCI6850 Global Supply Chain Finance
Enrichment Courses (9 credits)
- DSCI6650 Project Management
- DSCI6750 Supply Chain Technologies
- DSCI6780 Sustainable and Lean Six-Sigma
Career Opportunities
SCM is truly a global field that offers employment opportunities with a wide array of career options and advancement paths. Potential roles in the field include but are not limited to:
- Supply Chain Analyst/Consultant/Manager
- Operations Analyst/Consultant/Manager
- Logistics/Transportation Manager
- Purchasing Agent/Manager
- Procurement/Sourcing Manager
- Product/Brand Manager
- Production Planner/Manager
- Demand Planner/Manager
- Project Manager, Production Planner/Manager
- Inventory Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager
- Quality Assurance Analyst/Manager
- Supply Chain/Software/IT Manager
English Language Requirements
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Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
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