Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Gain the skills to lead global supply chains with expertise in operations, sourcing, logistics, and analytics. The College of Business offers an MBA, a Master of Science, and a graduate certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
MBA (60 credits)
Develops leadership and analytical skills to manage ethical, sustainable supply chains and drive strategic decisions in global contexts.
Master of Science (45 credits)
Prepares students for strategic roles with a strong foundation in supply chain management and options to specialize in areas like analytics or natural resources.
Certificate (21 credits)
Provides focused training in supply chain operations and decision-making tools for professionals across industries.
Coursework
The information on this page is meant to give examples of the coursework in this program. Current students should refer to the OSU academic catalog for all official curriculum requirements.
| Course ID | Course Name | 15 Total Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 513 | Business Legal Environment | 3 |
| BA 514 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BA 515 | Managerial Decision Tools | 3 |
| BA 516 | Creating Value in Exchange | 3 |
| BA 517 | Markets and Valuation | 3 |
NOTE: Core 1 requirements may be waived if a candidate has a recent undergraduate major in business, or has completed equivalent coursework within an undergraduate business minor.
| Course ID | Course Name | 27 Total Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 528 | Financial and Cost Analysis | 3 |
| BA 540 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| BA 550 | Leadership and Teams in Organizations | 3 |
| BA 555 | Practical Business Analysis | 3 |
| BA 561 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| BA 569 | Advanced Strategic Management | 3 |
| BA 572 | Advanced Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 590 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| MGMT 559 | Managing Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | 18 Total Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SCLM 550 | Supply and Sourcing Management | 3 |
| SCLM 551 | Service Operations Management | 3 |
| SCLM 553 | Supply Chain Analytics | 3 |
| SCLM 557 | Global Logistics Management | 3 |
| SCLM 559 | Supply Chain Logistics & Management Capstone | 3 |
| NA | Advisor Approved Elective | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | 21 Total Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 514 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BA 561 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| BA 555 | Practical Business Analysis | 3 |
| SCLM 550 | Supply and Sourcing Management | 3 |
| SCLM 551 | Service Operations Management | 3 |
| SCLM 553 | Supply Chain Analytics | 3 |
| SCLM 557 | Global Logistics Management: Fundamentals and Strategy | 3 |
Must select a minimum of 6 credits from the following:
| Course ID | Course Name | 6 Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| BA 513 | Business Legal Environment | 3 |
| BA 515 | Managerial Decision Tools | 3 |
| BA 516 | Creating Value in Exchange | 3 |
| BA 517 | Markets and Valuation | 3 |
| BA 518 | Entrpreneurial Mindset and Innovation | 3 |
| BA 528 | Financial and Cost Analysis | 3 |
| BA 540 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| BA 562 | Managing Projects | 3 |
| BA 572 | Advanced Information Systems | 3 |
| BANA 560 | Introduction to Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SCLM 559 | Supply Chain and Logistics Management Capstone | 3 |
For students pursuing a concentration, a minimum of 9 credits will be completed from the concentration:
| Concentration | 9 Minimum |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy Management1 | |
| Natural Resource and Forestry Management2 | |
| Business Analytics2 | |
- Not all concentrations or coursework are available in all modalities. Students should work with the advisor to determine ideal program of study for their modality and interests. Students must be admitted to a Pharmacy graduate program to complete the Pharmacy Management concentration.
- Not all concentrations or coursework are available in all modalities. Students should work with the advisor to determine ideal program of study for their modality and interests.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the certificate and the MBA in Supply Chain and Logistics Management will be able to:
- Effectively use concepts of operations and supply chain management and qualitative and quantitative methods to make appropriate decisions in international business contexts that include new and unfamiliar situations
- Design appropriate management plans for global supply chains that are lawful, ethical and environmentally and socially responsible
- Develop a global outlook that reflects changes experienced and anticipated by firms and industries
- Understand the requirements for effective change management in global operations and supply chains
- View full list of MBA Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Science in Supply Chain and Logistics Management will be able to:
- Apply concepts of operations and supply chain management with qualitative and quantitative methods to inform business decisions within industry-specific applications.
- Design appropriate resource management plans and supply chains that are lawful, ethical and environmentally and socially responsible.
- Develop skills necessary to examine, develop and evaluate facets of a supply chain with quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Appraise real-world supply chain and logistics challenges and formulate data-driven and research-informed practical solutions.
View full list of MS Learning Outcomes.