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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Overview:

Maryland Smith’s Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MSSCM) program gives you the skills needed to efficiently manage the flow of goods from the beginning to end phases of a supply chain. 

• STEM-eligible program
• Complete your degree in 2 or 3 semesters
• Total of 30 credits

What will the students learn?

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB) Certification Obtain this certification by successfully completing the degree program and meeting all requirements set by the International Association for Six Sigma Certification.

Supply Chain Simulation Gain exposure to simulated supply chain scenarios and learn how to manage the complex projects you’ll encounter in your career. 

Industry-specific Tools You Will Use:

• Blockchain
• Bloomberg Supply Chain Risk Management
• Llama soft Network Design
• Microsoft Project
• Oracle
• Resilin
• SAP ERP Supply Chain Management 
• SAS

FACULTY PROFILES: 

Martin Dresner

President of the Air Transport Research Society

Expert in Air Transport Policy and Logistics Management

Phil Evers

Editor for the Journal of Business Logistics

Expert in Logistics Systems, Inventory Management and Intermodal Transportation

Facts about SCM Course:

$75K Median Annual Salary for Logisticians in the U.S. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018).

48% Manufacturing Employers Planning to Hire MSSCM Job Candidates (GMAC, 2019).

93% Job Placement Rate of Supply Chain Management Students Three Months after Graduating (Universal Logistics Holdings).

Potential Job Titles:

• Supply Chain Consultant
• Inventory Control Specialist 
• Logistician 
• Strategic Sourcing or Procurement Analyst 
• Global Supply Chain Associate 
• Risk Management Analyst

Business who hire Students include:

• Amazon
• DHL express
• Dell
• Tesla
• Deloitte
• Walmart
• Boeing

Location: College Park, MD 20742, United States

Website: Maryland University

The Smith School's mission is to create knowledge, promote a learning environment that fosters intellectual discovery, and equip current and future leaders to assess complex problems and deliver innovative solutions. At Smith, we share a common commitment to “doing the right things, the right way.” We expect that students will behave with integrity, especially as it pertains to their academic performance, and hold them accountable for violations. This doesn’t just benefit our students now – it will one day benefit their careers, corporations and communities.