Supply Chain Management Concentration

Supply chain management is a core competence at world-class firms. The principal benefit of supply chain management is the generation of a sustainable competitive advantage. A firm’s supply chain extends from the end customer back through the firm’s distributors, the firm itself, its suppliers and their suppliers. Supply chain management focuses on the design, development, and management of relationships, both inside the firm and with the firm’s supply world. These relationships are essential to ensure a smooth flow of quality goods, services and technology which optimizes end customer satisfaction. The program integrates three key legs: procurement, logistics and information systems. Students also will be able to participate in the activities of the Supply Chain Management Institute.

Students pursuing this concentration are required to complete at least 12 units of electives as indicated below.

Required (5 units):
GSBA 511 Managerial Accounting (2)
GSBA 560 Supply Chain Systems (3)

And choose from among these electives (at least 7 units):
GSBA 512 Negotiations (3)
GSBA 528 Business Forecasting (3)
GSBA 561 Supply Management (3)
GSBA 562 Strategic Cost Management (3)
GSBA 563 Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management (2)
GSBA 594 Special Topics (1 to 3)