Master of Science in Supply Chain Management and Logistics (MSSCML) at Drexel University

How much product should we make, and when? How many employees do we need? How do we effectively and efficiently deliver products or services? Companies in every industry struggle to answer these fundamental questions and rely on operations management experts to provide strategic recommendations.

In this degree program, you’ll take core business courses, as well as specialized Operations and Supply Chain Management courses. Learn to analyze and improve all types of processes, and how to leverage statistics and technology to make informed operational decisions. You’ll also work one-on-one with a faculty advisor—an experienced operations professional—who will guide and support your studies. When you earn a Business Administration degree with an Operations and Supply Change Management concentration, you prepare to help organizations of all types run more efficiently and profitably.

As one of the core functional areas of an organization Operations Management deals with the effective management of businesses in the manufacturing and service areas through effective and efficient utilization of resources in the production of goods and services. Career opportunities include:

Manufacturing – V.P. Manufacturing, Production Manager, Materials Manager, Inventory Analyst, Warehouse Manager, Plant Manager, Quality Control Manager, Production Planning Analyst, Purchasing Manager, Shipping Specialist

Services – V.P. Operations, Operations Manager, Supplies Specialist, Buyer or Purchasing Agent, Store Manager, Customer Service Manager, Warehouse Manager, Inventory Analyst.

Robinson's M.S. in Supply Chain Management is designed to equip students with advanced analytical and managerial skills needed to drive performance and effect positive change in today’s complex supply chains. Special emphasis is placed on the role of coordination and synchronization across all members of the supply chain to collectively create value for customers in the most efficient way possible. Students will put their new knowledge into action through a hands-on project addressing a pressing, real-world supply chain challenge.

Network with the Global Logistics RoundTable

A unique strength of the program is Robinson's close ties to industry partners through our Global Logistics Roundtable (GLR). The GLR comprises executives with senior-level responsibility for logistics, operations, and supply chain management at nationwide companies. Students will have the opportunity to network with GLR members throughout the program.

Examples of Participating Firms

• AJC International
• Chick-fil-A
• Deloitte
• The Home Depot
• Mercedes-Benz USA
• Ryerson