Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MSSCM)
In the 18-month Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MSSCM) program at Olin, students develop the skills and judgment required to manage the production and delivery of a firm’s products and services, which is a critical aspect of business in today’s challenging economic environment.
The MSSCM degree requires the completion of 36 credits, including 34.5 required credits and 1.5 elective credits. This program is STEM-designated for its focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The curriculum provides students with a current and innovative approach to data. Students typically complete the program in three semesters. An accelerated, two-semester format is also available.
Students apply the skills they learn in the classroom to real-world projects for corporate partners of Olin’s Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation. These partners represent a wide range of organizations and industries, and projects tackle technology, information, and operations challenges.
Orientation Programs
All Specialized Master’s Programs students kick off their degrees with a multipronged orientation program designed to prepare them for academic, personal and professional success.
Students will participate in Passport, Career Stamp, and SMP Start, and they will complete foundational courses during the summer prior to beginning their fall semester at Olin.
Students new to the United States and non-native English speakers begin with Passport, during which they will acclimate to the Olin Business School culture and strengthen their English and business communication skills. The entire cohort of students will participate in Career Stamp, which serves as a catalyst for students to help them get started in their career search and preparation processes, and SMP Start, which orients everyone to the ins and outs of Washington University. Finally, students complete SMP Graduate Orientation (GO) Week, which includes workshops and events to help students with their final preparations before the start of their first semester. These programs are packed with opportunities for students to bond with their program cohort and to connect with their peers in all of the Specialized Master’s Programs.
Simultaneously, students will complete online, asynchronous foundation courses to bolster their background and maximize their academic preparation before the start of their degree program.
Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Required Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 502 | Managerial Control Systems | 1.5 |
| DAT 500N | Prescriptive Analytics | 1.5 |
| DAT 561 | Introduction to Python and Data Science | 3 |
| MGT 558 | Managing the Innovation Process | 1.5 |
| MGT 560F | Professional Business Communication | 1.5 |
| OB 561 | Negotiation and Conflict Management | 1.5 |
| OB 565 | Leading Change | 1.5 |
| SCOT 500D | Project Management | 3 |
| SCOT 500E | Supply Chain Risk Management | 1.5 |
| SCOT 500F | Advanced Topics in Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 1.5 |
| SCOT 500M | Supply Chain Analytics: Stochastic Models | 1.5 |
| SCOT 521 | Operations and Supply Chain Management Industry Seminar | 0.5 |
| SCOT 554 | Operations Analytics | 3 |
| SCOT 558 | Advanced Operations Strategy | 3 |
| SCOT 559 | Managing Business Process Outsourcing for Competitive Advantage | 1.5 |
| SCOT 572 | Strategic Quality Management | 1.5 |
| SCOT 573 | Operations Management in the Service Industry | 1.5 |
| SCOT 576 | Foundations of Supply Chain Management | 1.5 |
| SCOT 577 | Information Technology and Supply Chain Management | 1.5 |
Other Requirements
- Students must complete at least 1.5 credits of elective courses and 1.5 credits of experiential learning.