Curriculum

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The Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MS-SCM) is a 30-credit hour, non-thesis program designed to develop strategic, analytical, and globally minded supply chain leaders. The curriculum includes 18 credits of core supply chain management coursework integrated with graduate level Business Finance Management principles and 12 credits focused on advanced supply chain analytics, reflecting the growing demand for data-driven decision-making in modern supply chains.
Detailed Curriculum Map and Structure
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The MS-SCM curriculum is designed to deliver a rigorous, industry-responsive education that prepares graduate students to lead in today’s complex, global supply chain environments. Grounded in advanced business, management, and analytics principles, the curriculum emphasizes both strategic depth and functional breadth across the full supply chain spectrum:
Plan – Buy/Source – Make/Process – Ship/Deliver – Data Analytics
Graduate students engage with the full end-to-end (E2E) supply chain while deepening their capabilities in management analytics, technology enablement, project governance, customer experience, and strategic transformation. The curriculum is continuously updated in collaboration with industry partners to reflect the latest innovations, tools, and trends shaping the global supply chain landscape.
The program integrates experiential learning through applied coursework, projects, simulations, and the SCM Capstone Experience: Supply Chain Corporate Projects, where students work directly with global companies to solve real-world challenges. And our program offers additional opportunities for Industry Engagement, Partnerships, and Increased Industry Value. These immersive experiences, combined with a strong emphasis on analytics and global content, ensure that graduates are equipped with the insight, agility, and leadership skills needed to drive supply chain excellence across industries and geographies.
Transforming the Future of Supply Chain Management
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Capstone Experience
Supply Chain Management CORE
Most Courses Integrate Business Finance and Management Content
Plan
Buy/Source
SCM 7350
Strategic Supply Management – Procurement, Category Mgt, & Sourcing
Make/Process
SCM 7325
Process Analysis and Design – Manufacturing & Service Performance
Ship/Deliver
SCM 7335
Global Logistics Management – Providing Customer Service
Advanced Business and Data Analytics
Supply Chain Management Foundations
Our program also offers many immersive opportunities for Industry Engagement, Partnerships, and Industry Value.
Supply Chain Management Core (Required) 18.0 Credit Hours
Program information is subject to change.
PREFIX AND NUMBER |
REQUIRED COURSES |
CREDIT HOUR |
---|---|---|
SCM 6A01 | Supply Chain Management Concepts | 1.5 |
SCM 7A01 | Project Management | 1.5 |
SCM 7325 | Process Analysis and Design | 3.0 |
SCM 7330 | Demand and Supply Integration | 3.0 |
SCM 7335 | Logistics Management | 3.0 |
SCM 7350 | Strategic Supply Management | 3.0 |
SCM 7385 | Supply Chain Corporate Projects (capstone course) -OR- | |
SCM 7390 | Global Supply Chain Strategy | 3.0 |
SCM Analytics Courses (Required) 12.0 Credit Hours
Program information is subject to change.
PREFIX AND NUMBER |
REQUIRED COURSES |
CREDIT HOUR |
---|---|---|
BZAN 6310 | Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions | 3.0 |
BZAN 6351 | Basic Programming for Business Analytics | 3.0 |
SCM 7320 | Supply Chain Analytics | 3.0 |
SCM 7380 | Analytics and Enterprise Operations | 3.0 |

Certified STEM Designated Program
The Bauer MS SCM Program is designated as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Advanced Degree, providing you with the transferable problem solving, analysis, and critical thinking skills that employers desire. This designation also provides International Graduates with the opportunity to apply for extended OPT employment.