Master of Supply Chain Management

Virginia Commonwealth University

The Master of Supply Chain Management program will educate students on the theory, skills and practices necessary to manage the daily challenges in managing global supply chains. Students will be introduced to supply management and logistics systems, international logistics, transportation management, enterprise resource planning and innovation processes. In addition, students will learn how to identify problems, gather information, analyze data, interpret solutions, establish contingencies and effectively present results. Although developed in collaboration with the U.S. Army, the intent of the program is to provide an opportunity for both military officers and civilians to earn a master’s degree in supply chain management. Student learning goals Graduates will employ knowledge of supply chain management, while effectively utilizing analytics tools, to provide solutions and insight to complex business solutions. Student learning outcomes Content knowledge: Demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of global supply chains Uncertainty and risk: Demonstrate appropriate strategies to assess and manage uncertainty and risk Analytics applications: Apply analytics techniques to supply chain problems

School of Business