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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT- BUSINESS ANALYTICS (MSM-BA) - SUPPLY CHAIN CONCENTRATION

Approved Federal STEM Degree Program

The Master of Science in Management - Business Analytics – Supply Chain Management (MSM-BA-SCM) is a STEM degree that focuses on applied business analytics. This concentration explores the various supply chain processes related to sourcing, logistics, and analytical modeling for manufacturing and service organizations. The program features:

  • A schedule that can be completed in as few as two regular semesters of study.
  • The 30 credits of the program focus on three areas:
    • 12 credits of Business Analytics Core courses which span the “how” of model creation, provisioning with data, and evaluation of the “why” of analytics in action.
    • 12 credits of Supply Chain Management Core courses that apply an analytical focus to cover in-depth supply chain functions, including, strategic planning, sourcing, and logistics of products and services.
    • 6 credits of electives where students are encouraged to use the electives to tailor the degree to align with their career goals.

Cutting Edge

In-depth understanding in operations, procurement, and logistics with emphasis on latest analytical and modeling tools and application software

Firms of Repute

Local manufacturing and service employers such as Goodyear and J. M. Smucker regularly employ our graduates

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Students or less in every class. Smaller class size allows a student to develop relationships with ever-accessible faculty and classmates

Manmeet Singh

The MSM-BA-SCM program equipped me with the right technical skills necessary to effectively streamline and optimize supply chains. Through this program, I had the valuable opportunity to participate in the Ohio Export Internship Program, which significantly enhanced my practical knowledge of international business processes.

Manmeet Singh

MID-CONTINENT COAL & COKE CO.

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DEMAND FOR MSM-BUSINESS ANALYTICS-SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job outlook is growing at a rate much faster than average for MSM-Business Analytics-Supply Chain Management graduates for 2022-2032.

  • 2023 Median Pay for Common SCM Graduate Jobs:
    • Management Analyst - $99,410 per year ($47.80/hour)
    • Logisticians - $79,400 per year ($38.17/hour)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Wide variety of fields which includes professional careers in:

  • Purchasing Manager
  • Logistician
  • Supply Chain Consultant
  • Operations Manager
  • Inventory Analyst
  • Global Logistics Analyst
  • Procurement Specialist
  • Customer Demand Planner

CURRICULUM

CERTIFICATES

We also offer a variety of graduate certificates across multiple areas. Each certificate offers specialized training that is carefully devised to provide crucial skills.

Erin Makarius

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT

The department of Management at The University of Akron consists of faculty with a rich history of education and close relationships with the professional community.

Dr. Erin Makarius is a Professor of Management and the Chair of the Management Department. While her teaching interests include human resources, organizational behavior, leadership, and managing people, her research focuses on boundary spanning in the form of work-life as well as international and organizational boundaries, with particular emphasis on the role of social networks and reputation in these processes.

To learn more about the programs, faculty, and resources that the Department of Management provides, visit the link below.

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