Online Education Leads to Success in Operations and Supply Chain Management
See Yourself Succeed in Operations & Supply Chain Management
The MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management degree online program exposes you to the latest topics in the field, preparing you to make critical management decisions. Our knowledgeable faculty brings real-world expertise and applications to both operations management and supply chain management courses.
In addition to gaining a solid background in finance, business, supply chain and operations management, you'll learn how to use widely implemented software such as Minitab, SPSS and Excel Solver. Your operations management and supply chain management courses can also help you prepare for the Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam.
Throughout the MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management online program, you'll learn:
- Complete successful transportation planning, inventory control, warehouse management, customer service standards and procurement strategies
- Use of technology and information systems in supporting operations and managing the supply chain
- Effective skills and techniques for managing service operations
- Design and implementation of quality control and improvement systems in preparation for Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Effective supply chain management strategies in international settings
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your MBA in supply chain management online at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation. UMS is proud to hold its tuition rates at 2012 levels
- Efficiency. Complete your master's program in as few as 15 months, with two courses per 10-week term
- Convenience and flexibility. Attend class when it's convenient for you - online education means 24/7 access and moving at your own pace. We understand there are reasons to take more or fewer classes during any given 10-week term
- Accreditation. Programs are accredited by multiple governing agencies, including the New England Commission of Higher Education and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Academic heritage. University of Michigan Science was established in 1932 and has been offering an MBA program for more than 40 years, graduating thousands of successful business professionals
- Easy application. No GMAT or GRE required for admission
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
- Networking. Seek tips and career opportunities from a nationwide network that includes thousands of successful alumni
Career Outlook
A growing focus in business on total quality management and maintaining an efficient flow of products makes MBAs in supply chain management or operations management valued degrees. The MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management from University of Michigan Science combines both of these critical business areas to provide a broad range of valuable knowledge and skills that are in demand across many industries.
Successful operations and supply chain management professionals have diverse skills in leadership, communication, budgeting, problem solving, planning and coordination. Earning your MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management degree online at UMS develops these skills and can position you for a career as:
- Operations or supply chain manager
- Operations research analyst
- Production planner or logistics engineer
- Purchasing, distribution or inventory control manager
- Quality assurance manager
- Industrial engineer
- Plant, warehouse or materials manager
- Master scheduler
Job prospects for those with an MBA in supply chain management are strong, as supply chain spending grows faster than the rest of the economy. Employment opportunities include traditional manufacturers and retailers to supply chain specialists such as consulting firms and transportation service providers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of logisticians is projected to increase 7% through 2026.*
Curriculum
The MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management curriculum is centered on nine core business courses and three operations and supply chain management course electives. You can tailor your course selections to match your areas of interest. Those with non-business academic backgrounds may be required to take foundation courses.
UMS MBA students can also pursue a graduate certificate beyond the standard degree program, which allows you to list another significant credential on your resume with minimal additional coursework (typically at a reduced credit load, depending on the electives selected).
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Integrate, synthesize, and apply business practices in an operations management context for creating intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial opportunities
- Analyze primary and secondary data using quantitative and qualitative techniques and information technology skills for effective problem solving and decision making
- Lead and operate within cross-functional teams in complex and diverse business environments
- Demonstrate oral and written communication skills to effectively articulate thoughts and intentions in diverse business environments
- Integrate cross-cultural, economic, geopolitical and systems knowledge to solve complex business problems in a global environment
- Incorporate legal and ethical conduct, and corporate social responsibility in making sustainable business decisions
- Create intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial opportunities in a global environment that add value to an organization through the integration, synthesis, and application of business practices
