University Park is a village south of Chicago in Cook and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located almost entirely in Will County, University Park has been the home of Governors State University since 1969. GSU is also home to the Center for Performing Arts, which draws entertainers and artists from around the world, as well as the local community.

Governors State University GSU is a four-year public university in the state of Illinois that champions openness, innovation and flexibility. Serving more than 5,500 students, GSU offers 64 degree and 24 certificate programs and our students earn the qualifications needed to succeed in business, industry, healthcare, the arts and education. Our AACSB-accredited College of Business has structured a curriculum that will provide you the global knowledge needed in any organization—and with a 100% online format, the Supply Chain Management program opens doors to learning in any location with any schedule.

Online MBA in Supply Chain Management Program

Overview:

Demand for Supply Chain Management professionals continues to grow in order to meet the expansion of the manufacturing industry. Our MBA in Supply Chain Management will equip you with a well-rounded understanding of business functions, combined with applicable skills to help companies solve problems and increase profits.

Delivery Format  

Achieve your MBA in as little as 18 months. Governors State’s 36-credit hour MBA in Supply Chain Management is offered 100% online. Enroll full-time to jumpstart your career or part-time for added flexibility.

Admission Requirements:

In addition to university admission requirements, applicants must submit the following documents as part of their application package:

• a GMAT or GRE score from tests administered within five years of the date of admission;
• two confidential letters of recommendation from professional references (e.g., current or former college faculty member, current or former work supervisor, community leader);
• a current resume.
• A two-page, double-spaced statement of intent. The statement of intent offers applicants an additional opportunity to demonstrate writing and communication skills and supports candidacy for the MBA degree.

Curriculum:

Required Courses (24 Hours)

• ACCT - 7101 Strategic Management Accounting (3)
• ECON - 7500 Managerial Economics and Forecasting (3)
• FIN - 7101 Financial Management (3)
• MGMT - 7400 Operations Management: Strategies and Techniques (3)
• MGMT - 7500 Organization Behavior in the Global Context (3)
• MGMT - 7600 International Business (3)
• MIS - 7101 Information Systems and Technology (3)
• MKTG - 7100 Strategic Marketing (3)

Master's Final Project (3 Hours)

• MGMT - 8900 Strategic Management in a Global Context (3)

The supply chain management specialization assists you in identification, acquisition, access, positioning, and management of resources an organization requires to meet its strategic goals.

• MGMT - 8400 Global Supply Chain Management (3)
• MGMT - 8410 Logistics, Transportation and Warehouse Management (3)
• MGMT - 8430 Strategic Procurement and Materials Management (3)

5-Year MBA

GSU’s 5-Year MBA Admission Track is designed for the motivated and hard-working undergraduate students who want to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and a Masters of Business Administration degree in 5 years. Current undergraduate GSU students may be eligible for admission into the 5-Year Master of Business Administration (MBA) admission track. Admitted students will earn their Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree within 4-years of admission into the university as a freshman (or 2-years after transferring as a junior) and their MBA after a 5th year of coursework.  

Location: South Suburbs, 1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60484, United States.

Website: Governors State University

Supply Chain Managers oversee the entire manufacturing process from initial production to the consumer’s hands. Governors State’s 100% online Master of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management, taught by GSU’s world-class, full-time faculty members will deliver the specialized knowledge you need to optimize supply chains in businesses of any size across the globe.

Demand for Supply Chain Managers has become even greater as technology has brought our world closer together, and more companies have grown into complex international operations. Obtain the skills you need to enter global markets through graduate-level coursework in management, operations, and organization.