Supply chain management professionals are the engineers of business. Products and services are becoming more complex to manage as they become more globally integrated and reliant on technology. The Master of Science (MS) in Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) program provides students with global supply chain knowledge that is reinforced by strong analytical, quantitative, and leadership skills needed to not only design innovative solutions and predict future trends, but also to become leaders in the fast-moving business landscapes in the global supply chain system.

Rooted in the strong technological and analytical traditions of Saunders College of Business, the MS in GSCM is an interdisciplinary program that integrates concepts from supply chain, operation management, analytics, industrial engineering, global business, and management.

Products and services increasingly rely on a globally integrated supply system and the related technologies that enable the efficient movement of these good and services around the world. In demand are supply chain management professionals who can manage the complex operations that take a product from ideation, sourcing of materials, production, storage and transportation, to purchasing, order fulfillment, distribution, and inventory management. The global supply chain needs to be efficient for companies to remain competitive internationally as they turn raw materials into consumer goods and services and deliver them to consumers. In RIT's supply chain management masters, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the global supply chain as you gain the analytical, quantitative, and leadership skills needed to design innovative solutions, predict future trends, and become a leader in the fast-moving business landscapes found in the global supply chain system.

Rooted in the strong technology and analytical traditions of RIT's Saunders College of Business, the global supply chain management degree is an interdisciplinary program that integrates concepts from supply chain, operation management, analytics, data visualization, industrial engineering, global business, and management.

Global Supply Chain Management, MS degree, typical course sequence
Course    Sem. Cr. Hrs.
First Year
DECS-743    Operations and Supply Chain Management    3
DECS-750    Supply Chain Analysis    3
INTB-710    Global Business Analytics    3
INTB-755    Export, Import, and Global Sourcing    3
MGMT-755    Negotiations    3
     
Global Supply Chain Management Electives
12
Choose one of the following:    
3
   MGMT-791       Graduate Project     
   MGMT-790       Field Exam Prep (plus one (1) Global Supply Chain Management Elective)     
Total Semester Credit Hours    
30
 

Global Supply Chain Management Electives
Choose at least two of the following (6-9 credits):
   BANA-780       Advanced Business Analytics
   DECS-744        Project Management
   DECS-745       Quality Control and Improvement
   ISEE-682       Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals
   MGIS-725       Data Management and Analytics
   MGIS-760       Integrated Business Systems
   MKTG-768       Marketing Analytics
Choose at least one of the following (3-6 credits):
   MGMT-710       Managing for Environmental Sustainability
   MGMT-735       Managing of Innovation
   MGMT-740       Leading Teams in Organizations
   MKTG-761       Marketing Concepts and Commercialization
   MKTG-762       Strategic Marketing Management

Jobs in Supply Chain Management

RIT's global supply chain management degree prepares you for exciting jobs in supply chain management, which includes careers in planning and logistics, procurement, and sourcing through comprehensive course work and real-world business projects. You'll graduate ready to pursue top positions as a transportation manager, financial analyst, logistics analyst, sourcing manager, purchasing manager, business intelligence analyst, or facilities manager.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the MS program in global supply chain management, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete an online graduate application. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for information on application deadlines, entry terms, and more.
• Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college.
• Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
• Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Letters of recommendation are optional.
• Not all programs require the submission of scores from entrance exams (GMAT or GRE). Please refer to the Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements page for more information.
• Submit a personal statement of educational objectives. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.
• International applicants whose native language is not English must submit official test scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Students below the minimum requirement may be considered for conditional admission. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for additional information on English requirements. International applicants may be considered for an English test requirement waiver. Refer to Additional Requirements for International Applicants to review waiver eligibility.

* The GMAT may be waived if an applicant has a GPA of 3.25 or higher, or they can present evidence of professional work experience of six or more years. Students who cannot submit a GMAT, GRE, or one of the two waiver requirements may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.

Tuition fee-$55,000 for 1 year