M.S. Supply Chain Management
Atlanta, USA
MSc
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 46,545 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* round 3 | round 4: May 6,2024 | round 5: rolling
** out-of-country residents I non-georgia residents: $45,675 | georgia residents: $38,438 | non-refundable seat deposit: $250
Key Summary
About: Robinson's M.S. Supply Chain Management is a STEM-designated degree that builds analytical and managerial skills to improve coordination and synchronization across complex supply chains. You’ll apply learning in a hands-on project and network with industry through the Global Logistics Roundtable, featuring firms like Chick-fil-A, The Home Depot and Mercedes-Benz USA. Classes meet two evenings a week over 12 months (3 semesters).
Career Outcomes: Graduates can compete for career opportunities including Demand Planning Analyst/Manager, Buyer, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Analyst/Planner/Manager, Logistics Analyst/Manager, Transportation Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, Supply Chain Consultant.
You’ll find roles in analytics, procurement, operations, consulting.
Robinson's MSc in Supply Chain Management is a STEM-designated program designed to equip students with advanced analytical and managerial skills needed to drive performance and effect positive change in today’s complex supply chains. Special emphasis is placed on the role of coordination and synchronization across all members of the supply chain to collectively create value for customers in the most efficient way possible. Students will put their new knowledge into action through a hands-on project addressing a pressing, real-world supply chain challenge.
Network with the Global Logistics RoundTable
A unique strength of the program is Robinson's close ties to industry partners through our Global Logistics Roundtable (GLR). The GLR comprises executives with senior-level responsibility for logistics, operations, and supply chain management at nationwide companies. Students will have the opportunity to network with GLR members throughout the program.
Examples of Participating Firms
- AJC International
- Chick-fil-A
- Deloitte
- The Home Depot
- Mercedes-Benz USA
- Ryerson
How long will it take?
12 months (3 semesters)
Classes two evenings a week: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-9:45 p.m. The schedule allows working professionals to advance their current careers.
Fall
Mini-Mester 1
- MGT 8710 - Managing Logistics and Supply Chains
- MGT 8740 – Supply Chain Strategy
Mini-Mester 2
- MGT 8720 - Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Management
- MGT 8760 - Quality Management in Supply Chains
Spring
Mini-Mester 1
- MGT 8770 - Service Operations Management
- MGT 8780 - Supply Chain Analytics
Mini-Mester 2
- MGT 8730 - Project Management
- MGT 8040 - Data Mining
Summer
- MGT 8430 - Negotiation
- MGT 8790 - Capstone Project
The mission of the M.S. in Supply Chain Management is to help students adopt a systems approach to supply chain management and familiarize themselves with the interdependencies of supply chain processes. Through interactive classroom discussions and hands-on student-led projects, students will develop a good understanding of the strategic importance of supply chain management in achieving overall business success as well as key supply chain management issues and best practices. Graduates from the program will be able to use analytical tools and problem-solving skills to efficiently and effectively manage logistics and supply chain operations.
Robinson Scholarships
Robinson offers several scholarships through the Office of the Dean as well as the individual academic departments.
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Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships are available to offset program costs.
Loans
- Federal Direct Loans and online FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid
- Private Education Loans
Graduates of this program will have the necessary education to compete for management positions in logistics and supply chain management.
Such positions may include:
- Demand Planning Analyst/Manager
- Buyer
- Procurement Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Supply Chain Analyst/Planner/Manager
- Logistics Analyst/Manager
- Transportation Manager
- Warehouse Operations Manager
- Supply Chain Consultant