MBA in Supply Chain Management

Featured Online MBA Programs in Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain

The Martin. J. Whitman School of Management offers an online MBA that has been rated among one of the best of its kind by the Financial Times, U.S. News & World Report, and the Princeton Review, and even earned a spot as one of the best college programs for the military by the Military Times,. Students who choose to specialize in supply chain management must complete 54 credits across courses in global supply chain management, strategic sourcing, project management, principles of management science, and lean six sigma, among various other core classes, as well. Students must also complete three residencies as part of the program, which are held both in the United States and at various locations throughout the globe. Like other programs, graduates of Whitman have networking access to the myriad alumni, and students within the program may also have personal career coaching to help them meet their goals.

Boston University Metropolitan College offers several online master’s degrees closely related to MBA programs. Among them are three specialized master of science programs in supply chain management: global business, logistics management, and quantitative approaches. To apply to one of these concentrations, candidates must submit proof of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, an application and fee, a resume or CV, three letters of recommendation, and proof of English language proficiency, if necessary.

The online MS in supply chain management includes instruction in business process fundamentals; global supply chains; financial concepts; and quantitative and qualitative decision-making. Students also complete the concentration courses listed below, two electives from approved courses, and the course capstone project for supply chain management. The global business concentration adds doing business in North America; multinational finance and trade; and international trade and logistics. The logistics management concentration adds three of the following courses: project management; quality management; strategic logistics management; and international trade and logistics. Finally, the quantitative approaches concentration adds three of the following: mathematics and statistics in management; quantitative approaches in management; enterprise risk analytics; and quality management.

The MBA program at D’Amore-Kim School of Business at Northeastern University was ranked eighth in the nation by Financial Times. This degree can be completed entirely online in as little as two years, while still allowing students time to continue working in their existing jobs. The school offers several specialized tracks, including one focusing on supply chain management—additional tracks include high technology management, sustainability, and innovation entrepreneurship, among others. In the supply chain management track, students will learn about the importance of transportation planning, inventory control, warehouse management, customer service standards, and design of supply and distribution systems. They will take courses in logistics and transportation management, global supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and sustainability. Students who complete this program can network with the more than 235,000 distinguished alumni of the school and will have an in-depth understanding of business enterprise, as well as critical thinking skills that will help them succeed in the field.

At the Kania School of Management at Scranton University, students have the opportunity to complete an online MBA degree in management. The school has been ranked among the top 10 universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report, and the program can be completed entirely online, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world. The 36-credit program can be finished in two years—although students are allowed up to six years to obtain their degree—by the completion of core courses, advanced electives, and a capstone class. Upon completing their degree, graduates can network with the more than 45,000 alumni of the school across the globe. Students in the operations management track will learn how to succeed in this data and technology-intensive field by taking classes in supply chain management, project and change management, business forecasting models, quality management, and production planning and control.

Students at Southern New Hampshire University have the opportunity to complete an online MBA program with a specialization in operations and supply chain management. Students can complete this 36-credit program in as little as 15 months of full-time study. They will take courses on government impact on business, operations management and technology, leading in an organization, and other core classes, as well as concentration courses in quantitative analysis for decision-making, operations management, six sigma quality management, and supply chain management. Students will complete a capstone to culminate their MBA experience. The program offers a great degree of flexibility, providing 24/7 access to classes, and does not require GRE or GMAT scores during the admissions process.

The School of Business and Management at Norwich University offers a top-rated online MBA program made up of six courses, each of which is delivered over an 11-week term—for a total of 36-credits. Students in this program can specialize in supply chain management and logistics. This track requires the completion of three electives focusing on all facets of supply chain management including strategy, planning, operations, logistics, design and execution, assessment, integration, and optimization. Although much of the MBA can be completed online, the program concludes with a residency at the Norwich University campus in Vermont, where students will meet with fellow students, faculty, and program staff and participate in academic recognition and commencement ceremonies.

The Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland offers a flexible two-year online MBA program that was ranked ninth in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Students in this program may choose from a variety of specializations, including supply chain management, as well as accounting, finance, information systems and business analytics, and marketing. The program allows students to build their professional network over the course of their studies by connecting with the more than 60,000 alumni worldwide who have graduated from the school. The program includes a handful of live online classes that students are required to attend, although the program is largely asynchronous, allowing students to complete their degree on their own schedule. In the supply chain management track, students will take courses on global trade logistics, innovative solutions to supply chain challenges, supply chain risk management, international business, and global study.

The School of Business Administration at Widener University offers an online MBA program with a focus on business process innovation, which is directed by Yvonne Lederer Antonucci, who also serves as the SAP university alliance coordinator. There are several concentrations available, including healthcare management, leadership, and business process innovation. The 33-credit MBA in business process innovation program requires students to take a variety of core courses, as well as specialization courses, which include business process management (BPM), business process strategy and innovation, and knowledge management and social BPM. Overall, the program can be completed in between 18 to 24 months, and students are never required to visit the campus to finish their degree, although all online students have the opportunity to attend on-campus events, such as career fairs or networking opportunities.