https://www.uwplatt.edu/program/master-science-supply-chain-management
Dr. Becca Bartusewich, Program Coordinator
Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
Address: University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818-3099
Phone: 608.342.1516
Email: bartusewichr@uwplatt.edu
Statement of Purpose
The Supply Chain Management master’s degree program (MSSCM) prepares individuals to enter or advance in the supply chain management field. The MSSCM 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 MSSCM 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 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.
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 (CHEA) or U.S. Department of Education (USDE) may register as a Special Student. Special students receive full academic credit for credit-bearing courses taken while they are on special student status. The special student may later be considered for admission into a degree program if a 3.0 grade point average has been maintained in all graduate-level work and all other admission requirements are met. All UW-Platteville graduate-level work will be included in computing the student’s academic average. Students are encouraged to talk to the appropriate program coordinator if they have questions about which courses to take as a special student. Students can earn up to 12 credits as a special student; additional credits may be allowed with special permission from the Provost Designee. A maximum of 12 credits earned as a special student may be applied to a degree-seeking program. This may limit the number of transfer credits or waivers a student may receive from other institutions.
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Supply Chain Management is earned upon the successful completion of 30 credit hours. 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 List | Course | Title | Credits |
| Production Planning and Control | |
| Business Analytics | |
| Purchasing Management | |
| Strategic Management | |
| International Supply Chain Management | |
| Supply Chain Logistics | |
| Customer Relationship Management | |
| |
| Supply Chain Management Capstone | |
| Seminar Paper Research | |
| Thesis Research | |
| |
| Total Credits | 30 |
Areas of Emphasis
Analysis Emphasis
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| Applied Statistics | |
| Simulation Modeling of Engineering Systems | |
| Optimization with Engineering Applications | |
| Design of Experiments | |
| Total Credits | 6 |
Management Emphasis
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| Advanced Quality Management | |
| Engineering Communications | |
| Engineering Management | |
| Research Methodology | |
| Business Ethics | |
| Total Credits | 6 |
Purchasing Emphasis
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| Outsourcing | |
| Project Procurement Management | |
| Total Credits | 6 |
Operations Emphasis
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| Industrial Design for Production | |
| Advanced Production and Operations Analysis | |
| Advanced Cost and Value Analysis | |
| Systems Engineering Management | |
| Design for Manufacturability | |
| Product Design and Development | |
| Total Credits | 6 |
Logistics Emphasis
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| Import/Export | |
| Warehousing and Distribution Management | |
| Reverse Logistics | |
| Total Credits | 6 |
Any new elective courses will apply for all catalog years unless otherwise stated.
Below is a sample plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the program requirements needed for degree completion. The following is only an example and represents possible course sequence(s). A student's actual plan may differ depending on the emphasis chosen and any incoming transfer credits. This sample plan assumes readiness for each course. Some courses may not be offered every term.
Students should consult their program coordinator to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available.
Students should use the Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PASS and work closely with their program coordinator to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.
1.5-Year Plan (not possible if pursuing a thesis)
| Year 1 |
|---|
| Third Semester | Credits |
|---|
| One of the following: | |
| ISCM 7500 | 3 |
| ISCM 7700 | 3 |
| BUSADMIN 6160 | 3 |
| Emphasis Elective 1 | 3 |
| Emphasis Elective 2 | 3 |
| Write Advanced Requirement Proposal | |
| | 9 |
| Total Credits: 9 |
2-Year Plan
| Year 2 |
|---|
| Second Semester | Credits |
|---|
| Write Advanced Requirement Proposal | |
| Take thesis pre-req if doing thesis option (AETM 7000) | 3 |
| Emphasis Elective 2 | 3 |
| | 6 |
| Total Credits: 6 |
