Program Overview

Overview

RIT’s master of global supply chain management prepares you for the complexities of global supply chains and to analyze sustainability, ethics, and the impact of emerging technologies.

Careers and Experiential Learning

Typical Job Titles

• Demand Planner
• Director of Supply Chain
• Distribution Coordinator
• Operations Analyst
• Global Supply Chain Manager
• Global Trade Compliance Manager
• Inventory Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Operations Manager
• Procurement Manager
• Strategic Sourcing Manager
• Supplier Relationship Coordinator
• Supply Chain Analyst
• Supply Chain Consultant
• Supply Chain Manager
• Transportation Coordinator
• Transportation Manager
• Vice President of Operations
• Warehouse Coordinator

Careers in Supply Chain Management

RIT’s global supply chain management degree prepares you for exciting jobs in supply chain management, which includes careers in planning and logistics, procurement, and sourcing, through comprehensive course work and real-world business projects.

Curriculum

Global Supply Chain Management, MS degree, typical course sequence

• First Year
  • DECS-743: Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • DECS-750: Supply Chain Analysis
  • INTB-710: Global Business Analytics
  • INTB-755: Export, Import, and Global Sourcing
  • MGMT-755: Negotiations
  • Global Supply Chain Management Electives

Global Supply Chain Management Electives

• Choose at least two of the following (6-9 credits):
  • BANA-780: Advanced Business Analytics
  • DECS-744: Project Management
  • DECS-745: Quality Control and Improvement
  • ISEE-682: Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals
  • MGIS-725: Data Management and Analytics
  • MGIS-760: Integrated Business Systems
  • MKTG-768: Marketing Analytics
• Choose at least one of the following (3-6 credits):
  • MGMT-710: Managing for Environmental Sustainability
  • MGMT-735: Management of Innovation
  • MGMT-740: Leading Teams in Organizations
  • MKTG-761: Marketing Concepts and Commercialization
  • MKTG-762: Strategic Marketing Management

Admissions and Financial Aid

Application Details

To be considered for admission to the Global Supply Chain Management MS program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete an online graduate application.
• Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) is recommended.
• Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Submit a personal statement of educational objectives.
• Letters of recommendation are optional.
• Entrance exam requirements: GRE or GMAT required for individuals with degrees from international universities. No minimum score requirement.
• Submit English language test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic), if required.

Cost and Financial Aid

An RIT graduate degree is an investment with lifelong returns. Graduate tuition varies by degree, the number of credits taken per semester, and delivery method.

Faculty

• Zhi Tang: Professor
• Laharish Guntuka: Assistant Professor
• Joy Olabisi: Adjunct Faculty

Related News

• August 7, 2024: Global Supply Chain Management Graduates Provide Leadership to Stay Ahead of Industry Trends
• June 13, 2024: Saunders Graduate Programs Ranked by Eduniversal 2024
• May 29, 2024: Alumni News and Recognitions

Contact

• Admissions Contact: Delaney Ball, Assistant Director, Office of Graduate and Part-Time Enrollment Services
• Program Contact: Matthew Cornwell, Associate Director of Student Services, Student Services, Saunders College of Business