Make Things Happen in the Global Market
Global supply chain management is a fast-paced and ever-growing field that touches just about every industry. An MBA in Global Supply Chain Management can help you discover how to create and maintain operations systems in diverse, international environments. Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Specialization in Global Supply Chain Management at DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management is offered both as an online and hybrid program.
Get to Know Our MBA Global Supply Chain Management Specialization
Our MBA Global Supply Chain Management Specialization offers you the opportunity to discover optimal supply chain and operations management processes used by high-performing organizations. Our experienced faculty will help you understand what it takes to lead in this field. Courses will cover a broad range of concepts helping you to gain a practical, comprehensive foundation with an emphasis on managing global relationships.
With the knowledge you gain from this MBA Global Supply Chain Management Specialization , you can leverage your skills to help businesses create greater efficiencies in their logistics departments, or even pursue a career working for a third-party logistics provider.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Availability
Master's Advantage
If you’ve earned an undergraduate degree in business, technology or a degree with a technology specialization you may be eligible to waive up to three courses (or nine credit hours). We call this our Master’s Advantage. With these course waivers1, you can earn your graduate degree with fewer courses, allowing you to put master’s degree to work for you even sooner.
What You'll Learn
The MBA Global Supply Chain Management Specialization from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Business covers the following topics and subjects:
-
Technology
Apply analytical tools and technology applications to develop analyses and solutions to address the needs of an organization and its stakeholders. -
Collaboration
Work collaboratively in a team environment. Coordinate and share information to achieve a common goal. -
Problem Solving
Use business and management principles to problem-solve a variety of workplace challenges. -
Strategic Procurement
Demonstrate the benefits of key design features including supply chain member collaboration, synchronization and operational transparency to help mitigate supply chain dysfunction. -
Operation Systems
Evaluate and select an appropriate supply chain transportation strategy based upon factors such as product characteristics, cost, packaging and speed of delivery. -
Management Theory and Practices
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of enterprise-wide functions relevant in the global economy. -
Risk Management
Assess the probability and impact of potential risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
Embedded Programs - Demonstrate Skills at Every Step
Looking to earn an additional credential? Now you can with our unique 2-in-1 design. Every course in our online Global Supply Chain Management certificate program is embedded within our MBA Global Supply Chain Management Specialization. Requesting this embedded option can allow you to obtain a graduate certificate on the way to your master's.
Accreditation Matters
Our MBA with a Specialization in Global Supply Chain Management is accredited* by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our MBA Global Supply Chain Management Specialization can consider, but are not limited to, the following careers:
-
Global Transportation Management
-
Industrial Production Management
-
Logistics Warehouse and or Distribution Management
-
Loss Prevention Management
-
Operations Analysis and Management
-
Procurement Sourcing Management
-
Purchasing Management
-
Supply Chain Operations Analysis or Management
Learn more about Careers in Global Supply Chain Management
Core Degree Courses
| ACCT503 | Financial Accounting: Managerial Use and Analysis |
| ECON545 | Business Economics |
| FIN510 | Corporate Finance |
| MGMT5912 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior |
| MIS5403 | Innovation Through Technology |
| MKTG525 | Strategic Marketing |
Choose any 1
| HRM591 | Strategic Human Resource Management |
| HRM587 | Managing Organizational Change |
| HRM595 | Negotiation Skills |
Choose any 1
| INTL5002 | Global Perspectives for International Business |
| FIN565 | International Finance |
| HRM584 | Managing International Human Resources |
Choose any 1
| MGMT520 | Legal, Political and Ethical Dimensions of Business |
| MGMT550 | Managerial Communication |
Program-Specific Courses
| GSCM5202 | Essentials in Global Supply Chain Management |
| GSCM5302 | Global Supply Chain Resource Planning and Management |
| GSCM5402 | Relationship Management, Procurement and Sourcing Strategy |
General Degree Courses
| ACCT5002,3 | Essentials in Accounting, Finance and Economics |
| MATH5343 | Applied Managerial Statistics |
| MGMT5013 | Organizational Structures and Business Processes |
Capstone
| MGMT601 | MBA Capstone |
2Earn your master’s and get a graduate certificate along the way. These six courses make up the Global Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate, which is embedded in this program, allowing you to leave with two credentials in one.
3Students who hold an undergraduate business degree, a technology degree or a degree with a technology specialization may be eligible to waive up to three courses (nine credit hours). Students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines may also be eligible to waive select courses upon review of their undergraduate transcript. Course waiver availability varies by location. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.
Program Overview
Download PDFFAQs: MBA in Global Supply Chain Management
What is an MBA in Global Supply Chain Management?
An MBA in Global Supply Chain Management is a graduate-level business degree that aims to teach students about the complexities of the global supply chain. It covers topics such as shipping and logistics while still imparting a well-rounded set of business learnings that enhance the logistics components of the degree.
How long does it take to get an MBA in Global Supply Chain Management?
Is it hard to get an MBA in Global Supply Chain Management?
Is global supply chain management a good career to get into?
Programs vary by location. For specific program details for Pennsylvania, refer to:
Pennsylvania catalog
Coursework - MBA in Global Supply Chain Management for Pennsylvania residents
*Conferral and Assessment Data - Data Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.
1Eligibility and application of course waivers varies based on the type of course waiver credit earned, the student’s enrolled location and/or the student’s state of residence. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.
All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.
**Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
