Washington University in St. Louis Master of Science in Supply Chain Management

EXCEPTIONAL MANAGEMENT of the production and delivery of a firm’s products and services – its supply chain – is absolutely critical, especially in today’s challenging economic environment.

Manufacturing and service organizations alike compete, in part, on the strength of their supply chain.

Disruptions in any link of a supply chain can have disastrous consequences. And mastery of this extremely complex set of tasks and functions can be a decisive source of strategic competitive advantage.

Olin business school’s master of science in supply chain management (MS/SCM) equips graduates to stand out in this challenging and critically important career field.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
This intensive 36-credit hour program brings together faculty renowned for their work in risk management and supply chain research, a cutting-edge curriculum, and industry collaboration.

• Gain a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts of logistics, supply chain, change management, innovation, project management and integrated risk management
• Develop a broad, cross-functional managerial perspective from within an organization as well as with external partners, including supplies and customers
• Utilize state-of-the-art tools for designing and managing world-class supply chains
• Engage in experiential learning simulations, negotiation exercises and case studies
• Apply your skills and knowledge in hands-on projects for corporate partners of Olin’s Boeing Center for Technology, Information and Manufacturing (BCTIM)