Online MBA in Supply Chain Management

A study of project planning and control including time, budget, materials, and personnel. Coursework will include Gantt charts and PERT/CPM methods, use of project management software, planning, and preliminary analysis of an actual project, and examination of critical chain issues. Simulations may be used when appropriate.

Students will learn how supply chain design, planning, and operations are strategically important to the success of every firm. Organizations that excel in these areas maintain a competitive advantage over their competitors. Students will study the strategic role of supply chains as well as the key strategic drivers of supply chain performance. In addition, students will be able to apply analytic methodologies for supply chain analysis.

Successful business operations involve effectively securing resources, building strong partnerships, and seamlessly moving products from Point A to Point B. This course seeks to help students from all majors gain a deeper understanding of supply chain management. It focuses on integrating strategic planning and risk management to achieve competitive advantage. Students will examine real-world challenges and emerging trends to gain a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage sourcing and logistics strategies to drive organizational success. Through a mix of theory and practical insights, future leaders will be equipped to innovate and excel in the ever-evolving world of business operations.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a broad understanding and knowledge of transportation concepts and critical issues affecting the flow of materials and people. The concepts will include (but are not limited to) freight movements, transportation policies, modal characteristics, 3rd party logistics (3PL), security, globalization, and sustainability aspects related to transportation. In addition, the course will focus on developing transportation models. Emphasis will be placed on the application of these concepts to actual business situations. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: Understand the role of transportation in a supply chain, Understand the regulations and public policies related to transportation logistics, Obtain knowledge about the pricing and costing for transportation, Understand the characteristics of various modes of transportation such as roadways, railroad, airlines, and water carriers, Learn about risks in transportation, global transportation planning and execution, 3PL, Understand the critical issues while developing transportation strategies, Develop optimization models to find efficient transportation in a supply chain.

This course focuses on the analytical methods and technological tools used in the optimization of business, with an emphasis on supply chain. Topics include data analysis, forecasting, inventory management, and the use of software like ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and Supply Chain Management systems. The course will also cover emerging technologies like block chain, artificial intelligence, and IoT (Internet of Things) in business contexts. The curriculum emphasizes hands on learning to prepare students to apply analytics and technology in solving business challenges and making data driven decisions. Students will use MS Excel and Power BI to conduct data analysis.

The objective of this course is for the student to learn how quality systems, both from the design and implementation perspectives, are strategically important to the success of any firm. Organizations that employ quality methodology within all organizational levels maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Students will study the strategic role of quality, the key strategic drivers of quality, and will be able to apply analytic methodologies for quality improvement.