Master of Business Administration: Supply Chain and Logistical Systems
Master of Business Administration: Supply Chain and Logistical Systems
Supply Chain and Logistical Systems Concentration in Rowan's MBA
Why an MBA Concentration in Supply Chain and Logistical Systems?
A Concentration in Supply Chain and Logistical Systems paired with the core knowledge of an MBA—economics, operations analytics, financial decision-making, and other business-related skills—will set professionals apart whether they are already working in this high-demand, exciting industry or looking for a rewarding career path with an abundance of job opportunities and upward advancement trajectories.
Supply chain management includes a company’s planning, quality control, logistics and distribution, and inventory and procurement. Stellar supply chain management is vital to the health and success of nearly any organization, from corporate to nonprofit to government, to military logistics and defense to manufacturing, retail, and more.
One key to success in supply chain management is strength in supply chain and logistical systems and the ability to incorporate a depth of knowledge with ever-evolving technological savvy to communicate data-driven concepts and strategize for profitability, sustainability, planning and operations, and other aspects of business that produce growth while serving domestic and international populations seamlessly.
Supply chain and logistical systems is a highly satisfying career path for critical-thinkers with analytical mindsets who thrive on flexing their communication skills while relationship-building in this service-oriented avenue of industry. Someone working in this field might:
- make tactical decisions;
- develop their own systems of analysis;
- negotiate with suppliers, sales teams, transportation dispatchers, or even internationally;
- and assess risks;
- all while innovating for maximum efficiency and quality assurance.
Early or mid-career goals in supply chain and logistical systems might include:
- process, operations, quality control, or logistics analyst;
- supply chain manager;
- buyer or purchasing manager;
- procurement agent or specialist; and many more.
Mid- and senior-level career goals in supply chain management may include:
- director of distribution or global procurement;
- VP of supply chain, transportation or supply management; and
- chief supply chain officer.
MBA Curriculum Requirements and Options
Core, Customizable, and Foundational Course Requirements
Rowan MBA students complete 18 credits of required coursework to satisfy the core requirements of the 36-credit curriculum. The core requirements can be completed in an individualized order, depending on the student’s needs.
Rowan MBA students also enjoy the freedom to customize the remaining 18 credits (6 three-credit courses) to meet their individual career pursuits. The 18 customizable credits (6 courses) can be arranged to include two areas of concentration or one area of concentration plus three elective courses.
Some foundational coursework may be required, which can be done in a variety of ways, such as equivalent undergraduate courses, noncredit tests, online courses, and community college classes. To see a full list of admission requirements, visit the Rowan University main MBA website page and click Admission Requirements or review our Foundation Fact Sheet. Contact our Program Coordinator at graduatebusinessstudies@rowan.edu for help with Foundation courses.
For pre-admission advising contact the Assistant Director of Global Admissions, Tendai Vengesa, at global@rowan.edu.
How do Specialized Concentrations Work?
Possible Ways to Customize MBA Concentrations at RCB:
Supply Chain and Logistical Systems Concentration Coursework
Prepare for an in-demand career that spans industry sectors and services the world. Explore commercial management, business logistics, and supply chain optimization modeling for corporate, government, and nonprofit realms. Learn to strategize and innovate to achieve highest quality assurance and maximum efficiency for any organization.
Rowan MBA students must take the 3 required courses, or 9 credits, listed below to build their Supply Chain and Logistical Systems Concentration.
MBA Students have the potential to choose their electives from the three classes listed below, depending on their interests and goals and the flexibility and space available in their individual course of study. Contact an academic advisor from the Graduate Business Studies office at graduatebusinessstudies@rowan.edu if interested in adding any of these classes to your course schedule.
Click on the course titles to review the descriptions.Coursework—Course Codes, Titles and Descriptions
MKT 09575 - Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MKT 09575 - Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
- This course is a basic introduction to the field of logistics and supply chain management, including both defense logistics and commercial supply chain management. The objective of the course is to provide students a solid awareness and understanding of the processes and functions that comprise a supply chain. The course serves as the introductory course of a three-course specialization in Supply Chains and Logistical Systems in the MBA program. Moreover, students are required to complete a term project to demonstrate their understanding of logistics and supply chain issues. Case analysis and hands-on experience in this class will offer students the opportunity to broaden their horizons on the critical roles that the supply chain plays in this globalized and interdependent world.
MKT 09605 - Supply Chain Strategy
MKT 09605 - Supply Chain Strategy (3 credits)
- This course is designed to educate students on how to leverage supply chain management strategies to help a business improve and maintain its competitiveness. This course covers the fundamentals of supply chain strategy, issues, and challenges. Additional topics covered include logistics networks, forecasting, inventory management, supply contracts, strategic alliances, supply chain integration and design, procurement and outsourcing, customer value, and international issues. Case studies are used in conjunction with a supply chain simulation to illustrate the concepts covered in lectures.
SCL 01620 – Analytics for Supply Chain Management
SCL 01620 – Analytics for Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
Given the increasing availability of data in today's business environment, integrating it into decision-making is critical for increasing efficiency and profit generation. This course introduces students to the analytical techniques such as optimization modeling, which enables them to make performance recommendations and investigate what-if scenarios in business problems. This course focuses on several critical supply chain functions and teaches students how to effectively understand and analyze data that may be available to them in the supply chain.
Explore More Concentration Options
Students in the MBA program can choose two Concentrations or one Concentration plus three electives. Students also choose their electives from the courses listed in the Concentrations.
To explore other Concentrations in the MBA program, review examples of Concentration combinations, or learn more about courses, click below.
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