Program Overview

Master of Science in Healthcare Management with a Concentration in Supply Chain Management

The Master of Science in Healthcare Management with a Concentration in Supply Chain Management is a degree program offered by the University of Denver. This program is available online, on campus in the evenings, or in a combination of both, catering to the needs of busy adults.

Program Overview

The Supply Chain Management master's degree concentration focuses on analyzing and developing sustainable systems for distributing various products, including closed-loop supply chains. Led by professional practitioners in supply chain and logistics, the courses provide insights into the connections between supply chain pillars, market trends, and business best practices.

Program Objectives

In the Supply Chain Management concentration, students will build end-to-end knowledge of the complex process that moves and delivers the many products healthcare organizations need to function. The program prepares students to:

• Articulate the six pillars of supply chain management to diagram the process and appraise their role in the market system
• Apply the six pillars of supply chain management to realistic problem scenarios to develop strategies to diagnose and address future supply chain problems
• Assess supply chains using a multidimensional perspective that includes connections between supply chain processes and fundamental business topics such as financial management and technology
• Solve supply chain problems using a nonlinear process that addresses connections between supply chain pillars, market trends, and business best practices
• Apply best practices to address an authentic supply chain problem in a work setting

Curriculum and Learning Outcomes

The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan for and manage the flow of supplies from raw material sourcing to manufacturing, transportation, and inventory management. Students will learn to use the latest technology to execute plans that deliver healthcare products in the most cost-effective, streamlined way possible. The curriculum focuses on developing a deep understanding of supply chain management principles and their application in real-world scenarios.