Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management
Rochester Institute of Technology, USA
MSc
DURATION
1 month
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 41,424 *
STUDY FORMAT
* $41,424 - $54,974 | based on credits taken
Key Summary
About: The MS in Global Supply Chain Management at Rochester Institute of Technology’s Saunders College of Business develops analytical and leadership skills for global operations. The interdisciplinary curriculum mixes supply chain and operations management with analytics, data visualization, industrial engineering, global business, and management. You'll do coursework and real-business projects that prepare you to design efficient, technology-enabled solutions across procurement, sourcing, planning, logistics, and operations.
Career Outcomes: Graduates move into roles across supply chain, procurement, logistics, planning, and operations.
Typical titles: Supply chain manager, planner, director, analyst; sourcing manager, global sourcing manager; operations manager, logistics manager; program and project manager.
As businesses become more technical and global they are relying more on supply chain management professionals to find efficiencies throughout their business processes as a competitive edge.
Supply chain management professionals are the engineers of business. Products and services are becoming ever more complex to manage as they become more globally integrated and reliant on technology. Operations, from product creation to consumer purchasing, need to be efficient for companies to be competitive as they turn raw materials into consumer goods and services and deliver them to customers. In the MS in global supply chain management, you will obtain global supply chain skills and knowledge underscored by strong analytical, quantitative, and leadership skills needed to not only design innovative solutions and predict future trends but also to become a leader in the fast-moving business landscapes in the global supply chain system.
Rooted in the strong technology and analytical traditions of RIT's Saunders College of Business, global supply chain management is an interdisciplinary program that integrates concepts from the supply chain, operation management, analytics, data visualization, industrial engineering, global business, and management. Our curriculum prepares students for a successful career in supply chain management, planning, and logistics, procurement, and sourcing through course work and real business projects.
International Students: F-1 OPT STEM 24-Month Work Extension
International students receiving this degree qualify to apply for a 24-month work extension to their OPT (Optional Practical Training) period. This extension means that students could be eligible for up to two and a half years of work in the United States.
The extension is exclusive to qualifying STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) focused programs. This degree qualifies for an F-1 OPT STEM Extension, under the CIP Code 27.0103-Analysis and Functional Analysis in the 2012 STEM-Designated Degree Program List published by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office. For more information, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) webpages: Understanding F-1 OPT Requirements and Questions and Answers: Extension of Optional Practical Training Program for Qualified Students.
Plan of study
As this program is hosted completely online and designed with the working professional in mind, you will have the convenience and flexibility to plan your coursework for the rest of your day. The 30 semester hour program can be completed in as little as 1.5 years of full-time study, or approximately 2-3 years of part-time study while working full-time. The curriculum consists of core courses, professional electives, and a choice of a graduate thesis, project, or comprehensive exam.
Global Supply Chain Management, MS degree, typical course sequence
- DECS-743 Operations and Supply Chain Management
- DECS-750 Supply Chain Analysis
- INTB-710 Global Business Analytics
- INTB-755 Export and Global Sourcing
- MGMT-755 Negotiations
- MGMT-791 Graduate Project OR Global Supply Chain Management Elective if students opt for Comprehensive Exam
- Global Supply Chain Management Electives
Global Supply Chain Management Electives
Choose at least two of the following (6-9 credits):
- BANA-780 Advanced Business Analytics
- DECS-744 Project Management
- DECS-745 Quality Control and Improvements
- ISEE-682 Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals
- MGIS-725 Data Management & Analytics
- MGIS-760 Integrated Business Systems
- MGIS-761 Business Process Analysis and Workflow Design
- MKTG-768 Marketing Analytics
Choose at least one of the following (3-6 credits):
- MGMT-710 Managing for Environmental Sustainability
- MGMT-735 Managing of Innovation in Products and Services
- MGMT-740 Organizational Behavior and Leadership
- MKTG-761 Marketing Concept and Commercialization
- MKTG-762 Strategic Marketing Management
RIT awards more than $37 million in merit scholarships and assistantships to graduate students each year. Scholarship awards range from 5% of tuition all the way up to full tuition. Awards are based on an applicant's academic excellence. Many things are considered when awarding scholarships - undergraduate grades, graduate placement test scores, and your research and work experience all factor in.
Graduate assistantships are offered to full-time matriculated graduate students to serve as teaching, research, or administrative assistants. Graduate Assistants receive wages (determined by the department making the appointment) in exchange for work performed. Many graduate assistants also receive tuition remission (i.e., tuition support) in addition to receiving wages for assistantship duties.
Graduate students can be awarded both scholarships and assistantships. These funding opportunities are the same for both US and international applicants.
RIT awards more than $30 million in merit scholarships and assistantships to graduate students each year. Scholarship awards range from 10% - 40% of tuition. Our median scholarship amount is around 30% of tuition or $13,000. Awards are based on an applicant's academic excellence. Many things are considered when awarding scholarships - undergraduate grades, graduate placement test scores, and your research and work experience all factor in.
Graduate assistantships are offered to full-time matriculated graduate students to serve as teaching, research, or administrative assistants. Graduate Assistants receive wages (determined by the department making the appointment) in exchange for work performed. Many graduate assistants also receive tuition remission (i.e., tuition support) in addition to receiving wages for assistantship duties.
Graduate students can be awarded both scholarships and assistantships. These funding opportunities are the same for both US and international applicants.
Optional Co-Op
Cooperative education is paid work assignments with corporations and organizations around the U.S. and abroad. Co-op allows students to spend one or more semesters employed in a full-time, paid position related to their academic program before they graduate. Many students use co-op earnings to help finance their education.
Work-Study
Graduate students studying full-time may apply to work part-time on campus. RIT has more than 9,000 jobs available yearly, and students typically work 10 – 20 hours per week. International students studying on an F-1 or J-1 visa may work up to 20 hours per week on campus and 40 hours during break periods.
Typical Job Titles
- Supply Chain Manager
- Supply Chain Planner
- Supply Chain Director
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Sourcing Manager
- Global Sourcing Manager
- Operation Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Program Manager
- Project Manager
Most of our programs offer "rolling" application review - there is no specific deadline for applications; applications will be accepted and reviewed throughout the year.