Master of Science in
Supply Chain Management (MS SCM) + Industrial Engineering (IE)
Full-Time Program Curriculum Plan
Upon formal admission to the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management + Industrial Engineering program, a student must fulfill the following requirements in order to receive the MS degree:
- A minimum of 48 credits of approved graduate-level coursework, taking 6 credits from Katz and 6 credits from Swanson School of Engineering each term.
- The appropriate distribution of required core courses and elective courses
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- 5 credits of core courses are required, 13.5 credits in business and 12 credits in industrial engineering, with a minimum grade of C or better.
- Minimum total 22.5 credits of elective courses are required, 10.5 credits of business and 12 credits of industrial engineering electives.
- Complete EBL requirement 3-credit consulting field project focused on supply chain management, global research practicum on supply chain management OR complete an internship (with approval of faculty director).
- A minimum cumulative quality point average (QPA) of 3.0 (B)
Core Courses (Required total: 25.5 credits):
Course Credits BQOM 2401 Statistical Analysis 3.0 BQOM 2421 Decision Tech 1.5 BQOM 2523 Process Engineering 1.5 IE 2006 Introduction to Manufacturing Systems 3.0 BQOM 2533 Global Supply Chain Management 3.0 IE 2001 Operations Research 3.0 BMIS 2074 Strategic Information Technology in Global Supply Chains 1.5 IE 2100 Supply Chain Analysis 3.0 IE 2205 Probability and Statistics 3.0 BQOM 2534 Strategic Procurement and Sourcing Management 1.5 BQOM Revenue Management and Pricing Analytics 1.5 Experience Based Learning Requirement (Required total: 3.0 credits):
Course Credits EBL requirement: BIND 2024 Consulting Field Project, BIND 27** Global Research Practicum; OR Internship that has been approved by the faculty
director (may substitute BQOM 2139 with faculty director approval)
3.0 Supply Chain Elective Courses (Minimum 7.5 credits):
Course Credits BQOM 2139 Six Sigma Theory and Practice – Green Belt certification course 3.0 BQOM 2512 Advanced Decision Technologies 1.5 BQOM 2524 Production Management and Process Improvement – Prerequisite BQOM 2523 1.5 BQOM 2537 Forecasting 1.5 BQOM 2546 Project Management Fundamentals & Analysis 1.5 BQOM 2557 Multivariate Data Analysis 1 – Prerequisite BQOM 2401 1.5 BQOM 2578 Data Mining – Prerequisites BQOM 2401 and BQOM 2557) 3.0 BMIS 2526 Data Programming with R 3.0 BQOM 2501 Enterprise Systems & Integration of Business Processes – SAP TERP 10 certification course Industrial Engineering Elective Courses (Minimum 12 credits):
**Industrial Engineering elective course options will be discussed with the Industrial Engineering academic advisor prior to enrollment. There is a requirement of 12 credits of Industrial Engineering elective courses.
MS SCM+IE SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Full-Time students are eligible to enroll for a maximum of 15 credits per semester, although it is only necessary to complete 12 credits of course work each term. Each student will enroll in 6 credits from Katz Graduate School of Business and 6 credits from the Swanson School of Engineering. As a full time-student, you are allowed to take 15 credits per term without paying any additional tuition.
Here is a sample schedule for a student with required courses noted.
Fall, Year One
BQOM 2401 Statistical Analysis 3.0 credits Full
BQOM 2421 Decision Technologies 1.5 credits Early
BQOM 2523 Process Engineering 1.5 credits Early
IE 2006 Introduction to Manufacturing Systems 3.0 credits Full
Industrial Engineering Elective 3.0 credits Full
Spring, Year One
BQOM 2533 Global Supply Chain Management 3.0 credits Full
Experience Based Learning Requirement 3.0 credits Full
IE 2001 Operations Research 3.0 credits Full
Industrial Engineering Elective 3.0 credits Full
Fall, Year Two
BMIS 2074 Strategic IT in Global Supply Chains 1.5 credits Late
Supply Chain Management Electives 4.5 credits Dependent
IE 2100 Supply Chain Analysis 3.0 credits Full
IE 2005 Probability and Statistics 3.0 credits Full
Spring, Year Two
BQOM 2534 Strategic Procurement and Sourcing Management 1.5 credits Early
BQOM 2511 Revenue Management and Pricing Analytics 1.5 credits Late
Supply Chain Electives 3 credits Dependent
Industrial Engineering Electives 6 credits Dependent
MS SCM COURSE SELECTION AND SEQUENCING
In order to make the most of the graduate experience, each student is strongly encouraged to work with his/her designated academic advisors, career advisor, and faculty in order to align elective coursework with professional aspirations.
The following tables are a helpful tool for students to work with his/her designated advisors to plan course selection and sequencing.
Supply Chain Management and IE Required Courses (25.5 credits):
No Course Credits BQOM 2401 Statistical Analysis 3.0 BQOM 2421 Decision Tech 1.5 BQOM 2523 Process Engineering 1.5 IE 2006 Introduction to Manufacturing Systems 3.0 BQOM 2533 Global Supply Chain Management 3.0 IE 2001 Operations Research 3.0 BMIS 2074 Strategic Information Technology in Global Supply Chains 1.5 IE 2100 Supply Chain Analysis 3.0 IE 2205 Probability and Statistics 3.0 BQOM 2534 Strategic Procurement and Sourcing Management 1.5 BQOM Revenue Management and Pricing Analytics 1.5 Experience Based Learning Requirement (Required total: 3.0 credits):
No Course Credits EBL requirement: BIND 2024 Consulting Field Project, BIND 27** Global Research Practicum; OR Internship that has been approved by the faculty
director (may substitute BQOM 2139 with faculty director approval)
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
I chose Katz because of the world-class faculty and students: the professors here are well-versed in their fields, passionate about teaching, and want to see their students succeed academically and professionally; the students are dedicated to excellence and form an excellent professional network.
I chose Katz for the course offerings. I knew I could build on my strengths through the strong core curriculum with specific classes that would help me learn invaluable tactics and strategies for my career. The international community at Katz is eye-opening. Learning from individuals who come from all over the world is a valuable experience in and of itself.
