Department website: https://www.uwplatt.edu/distance-education/online-master-integrated-supply-chain-management
D.W. (Bill) Haskins, Program Coordinator
Master of Science in Integrated Supply Chain Management
Address: University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818-3099
Phone: 608.342.1961
Fax: 608.342.1466
Email: haskinsd@uwplatt.edu
Statement of Purpose
The Integrated Supply Chain Management master’s degree program (MSISCM) prepares individuals to enter or advance in the supply chain management field. The MSISCM program is interdisciplinary, with faculty and content from the School of Business, Industrial Studies, and Engineering. Graduates of the program will be able to deploy technical expertise for analyzing, optimizing, and managing complex global supply chains.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the MSISCM program, students will be able to:
- Evaluate the efficiency of a supply chain using a wide range of analytical frameworks.
- Execute strategies to optimize a global supply chain.
- Assess supply chain risks and recommend strategies to reduce them.
- Employ management techniques and strategies to align people, resources, and processes in a global supply chain.
- Utilize technology (customer synchronization, ERP, etc.) to extract insights and facilitate workflow.
Introduction
The M.S. in Integrated Supply Chain Management is an online program designed to accommodate the needs of working adults. The program allows for rigorous study and development of substantial technical expertise while providing the flexibility to maintain full-time work. The curriculum focuses on the integration of business, production planning (i.e. industrial studies), and engineering to provide students with a highly-unique and versatile skillset that is valued by employers. Coursework heavily emphasizes application and real scenarios that current supply chain managers face on a daily basis.
This program is open to persons who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business administration, industrial/engineering technology management, industrial engineering, or a related field.
Admission Requirements for Master of Science in Integrated Supply Chain Management
Those seeking admission to the Master of Science in Integrated Supply Chain Management must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution in business administration, industrial technology management, industrial engineering, or a related field. International degrees will be evaluated on an individual basis. To be eligible for admission in full standing, a student must have an overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or above, or 2.90 on the last 60 credits from the degree-granting institution. Graduates of accredited institutions with degrees in other fields may be eligible for admission if they demonstrate extensive work experience in one of the areas of emphasis.
Students who do not qualify for admission in full standing may be admitted on a trial enrollment if recommended by the admitting department and approved by the College Dean. Students are allowed seven years from the date of admission into the program to complete degree requirements; extensions may be granted for extenuating circumstances. See Time Limitation policy for details.
Program entrance requirements and degree completion requirements are consistent with those of the graduate programs of the institution. Applicants should follow the instructions found in the Admission Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.
Special Students
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation may register as a Special Student. Students will receive academic credit for courses taken while on this status. Students can be considered for admission into a degree program if they maintain a 3.00 grade point average in all graduate-level work and all other admission requirements are met. With the program area advisor’s approval, students may transfer up to 12 credits earned at UW-Platteville into a degree program. All graduate-level work will be included in computing a student’s GPA.
Graduate Level Study
A minimum of 30 graduate-level credits are required, including 21 credit hours at the 7000 level.
The curriculum is regularly updated to ensure its relevance. See the program webpage at https://www.uwplatt.edu/distance-education/online-master-integrated-supply-chain-management for the most current information.
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Integrated Supply Chain Management is earned upon the successful completion of 30–33 credit hours (total varies depending upon foundation courses that are required based on the student’s approved degree plan). All courses are three credits unless otherwise noted. Graduate credits in which a grade lower than a "C-" has been earned will not be counted toward the degree; however, these lower grades will be reflected in the student's grade point average.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | 3-6 | |
| Supply Chain Management (prerequisite to ISCM 7100) | ||
| International Supply Chain Management | ||
| Core Competencies | 18 | |
Analysis: | ||
| Quality Engineering and Management | ||
Purchasing: | ||
| Purchasing Management | ||
Management: | ||
| Organizational Change Leadership: Theory and Practice | ||
Operations: | ||
| Production Planning and Control | ||
Logistics: | ||
| Supply Chain Logistics | ||
Customer Relations: | ||
| Customer Relationship Management | ||
| Advanced Requirement | 3 | |
Select one Capstone course to be taken the last semester: | ||
| Integrated Supply Chain Management Capstone | ||
| Seminar Paper Research | ||
| Thesis Research | ||
| Areas of Emphasis | 6 | |
Select a minimum of 6 credits in a chosen Area of Emphasis: 1 | ||
Analysis: | ||
| Applied Statistics | ||
| Simulation Modeling of Engineering Systems | ||
| Optimization with Engineering Applications | ||
| Design of Experiments | ||
| Taguchi Method of Designing Experiments | ||
Management: | ||
| Management Decision Analysis | ||
| Advanced Quality Management | ||
| Engineering Communications | ||
| Engineering Management | ||
| Research Methodology | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
Purchasing: | ||
| Outsourcing | ||
| Project Procurement Management | ||
Operations: | ||
| Design for Manufacturability | ||
| Product Design and Development | ||
| Advanced Production and Operations Analysis | ||
| Advanced Cost and Value Analysis | ||
| Systems Engineering Management | ||
| Continuous Improvement With Lean Principles | ||
| Industrial Design for Production | ||
Logistics: | ||
| Import/Export | ||
| Warehousing and Distribution Management | ||
Customer Relations: | ||
| SUPPLY CHAIN CUSTOMER SYNCHRONIZATION | ||
| REVERSE LOGISTICS | ||
| Total Credits | 30-33 | |
| 1 | Students can complete additional classes, if necessary, to reach the number of credits required for graduation. |
Integration
Of the 30-33 credits to graduate, students must take at least six from each of three disciplines.
- Business (BUSADMIN and selected ISCM courses)
- Engineering (ENGRG and selected ISCM courses)
- Industrial Studies (INDUSTDY and selected ISCM courses)
ISCM 7100 International Supply Chain Management 3 Credits
This course focuses on the importance of international supply chain management. It provides an overview of international logistics, global strategy for logistics and supply chain management, as well as structuring of the global supply chain. The international trade environment, total cost approach of materials, competitive relationships among international organizations, exchange fluctuations, practices of import/export, and other related topics will be explored.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: BUSADMIN 6100 or enrollment in MS: Strategic Management program
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring
ISCM 7500 Supply Chain Logistics 3 Credits
Introduction to the logistics system of an organization. Procedures and techniques for the design and analysis of transportation, material handling, and inventory. Examining the interdependencies between the logistics system and wider organizational activities.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ISCM 7100
Typically Offered: Fall
ISCM 7510 Import/Export 3 Credits
This course covers the major facets of the import-export transactions and procedures required to do business overseas successfully. The focus is on practical applications, ranging from understanding the objectives of parties involved in importing and exporting to basics of letters of credit, packaging, and transporting shipments. The course will cover cross-cultural differences, role of banks and freight forwarders; foreign currency management; and documents used in international trade. (subject to addition and change as course is further developed)
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ISCM 7100
Typically Offered: Fall
ISCM 7520 Warehousing and Distribution Management 3 Credits
This course provides students with an understanding of the concepts and theories that drive the effective management of an organization's warehousing and distribution systems. The course will cover topics that include warehousing Layout, Design Configuration, Receiving, Delivery, Material Storage, as well as Distribution strategies, Distribution Network planning, Distribution ERP systems (WMS), System routing, Cross-dock, trucking tracking. Lean Supply Systems: JIT/Push, Shipping and Transportation mechanisms.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ISCM 7100
Typically Offered: Spring
ISCM 7610 Outsourcing 3 Credits
This course will provide a historical perspective on outsourcing and offshoring, the marketplace, and the incentives for firms around the globe to tap into sourcing opportunities. It will examine the various sourcing arrangements available according to the nature of work outsourced. the geographical aspects in sourcing decisions, as well as examining certain vendor characteristics and desired core capabilities of the vendor. It will consider vendor selection strategy and outsourcing lifecycle from a client's viewpoint. Finally it will review trends and emerging issues in the area of global sourcing, including reshoring. (subject to addition and change as course is further developed)
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ISCM 7100
Typically Offered: Spring
ISCM 7700 Customer Relationship Management 3 Credits
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is a business strategy that aims to understand, anticipate and manage the needs of an organization's current and potential customers. This course will introduce critical concepts and methods such as customer value, customer asset value, CRM vision and strategy.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ISCM 7100
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring
ISCM 7710 Supply Chain Customer Synchronization 3 Credits
The course highlights the principles and concepts of Supply Chain Customer Synchronization, and provides an overview of detailed procedures and techniques for the design, implementation, and control of strategies to better align with key customers. This course will highlight the importance of supply chain customer synchronization as organizational strategy, provide an overview of specific customer synchronization strategies, and discuss challenges to synchronizing with key customers.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ISCM 7700
Typically Offered: Fall
ISCM 7720 Reverse Logistics 3 Credits
The course highlights the principles and concepts of reverse logistics, and provides an overview of detailed procedures and techniques for the design, implementation, and control of reverse logistics strategies. The topics covered in this course will be: customer returns, product value extraction, cross functional collaboration, reverse logistics revenue costs reduction strategies, and reverse logistics revenue generation strategies. The focus of the course will be on reverse logistical flows starting with the customer. As a result, customer behavior and coordination will be key elements pertaining to each of the topics above.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ISCM 7700
Typically Offered: Summer-ALT
ISCM 7840 Integrated Supply Chain Management Capstone 3 Credits
This course draws on the concepts, theories and techniques, specifically emphasizing the role of the supply chain manager in implementing and accomplishing project plans and objectives. Students may draw on topics from their workplace or may choose from projects provided by companies in our local area requesting consulting services in developing feasibility studies and project proposals. Note that the ability to assign such a "real world" project depends on the availability of companies interested in such analyses at the time. P: Consent of instructor and all required foundation and core courses.
Components: Class
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer
ISCM 7920 Seminar Paper Research 3 Credits
Based on individual interest and consultation with an advisor, the student will be required to write an advanced research paper on a specific topic; the independent empirical research should serve as a capstone to the student's education experience and as a bridge to the student's future in the supply chain management discipline. P: all coursework toward the degree must be completed prior to registering for ISCM 7920.
Components: Seminar
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer
ISCM 7940 Special Topics in Integrated Supply Chain Management 1-3 Credits
Designed to present to students specialized topics in the field of Integrated Supply Chain Management depending upon interest of students and approval of staff.
Components: Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ISCM 7100
Typically Offered: DEMAND
ISCM 7980 Independent Study in Integrated Supply Chain Management 1-4 Credits
The amount of graduate credit allowed for independent study may not exceed a total of four credits except with the special permission of the student's advisor and the graduate dean. Approval must be secured from the department faculty member and the student's advisor before independent study courses are begun by completing a form available from the program staff. This form must include a description of the subject to be covered and must be submitted before registration will be approved. P: ISCM 7100 and consent of instructor or department chair.
Components: Independent Study
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer
ISCM 7990 Thesis Research 3 Credits
Completion and defense of a carefully delineated scholarly work advancing an original point of view as a result of research. The topic chosen must reflect the student's area of emphasis, if any, and must be approved by a thesis committee. P: INDUSTDY 7000 and completion of all other coursework.
Components: Thesis Research
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring