Master's in Supply Chain Management Curriculum
Our 30-unit web-based curriculum is highly interactive—and flexible—for working supply chain professionals. Throughout the program, you will learn how to meet regulatory and environmental demands for sustainability and learn to increase the efficiency of your own supply chain.
Students entering the University of San Diego and/or declaring a major during 2021-22, should follow information contained in the printed course catalog (also known as the "catalog of record") published on April 1, 2021. Access the catalog of record at https://catalogs.sandiego.edu.
MSSCM Degree Requirements
Code | Title | Units |
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MSCM 501 | Supply Chain Strategy and Design | 3 |
MSCM 502 | Logistics and Distribution Management | 3 |
MSCM 503 | Supply Management | 3 |
MSCM 504 | Operations Management | 3 |
MSCM 505 | International Negotiations | 2 |
MSCM 506 | Law, Ethics and Contracts for Supply Chain Management | 2 |
MSCM 507 | Leadership and Change Management for Supply Chain Managers | 2 |
MSCM 511 | Finance and Risk Management | 2 |
MSCM 512 | Strategic Cost Management | 3 |
MSCM 513 | Supply Chain Analytics | 2 |
MSCM 514 | Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management | 2 |
MSCM 515 | Value Network Management | 3 |
Total Units | 30 |
In addition to the 30 units of required coursework, students may add the following electives to their program of study. These courses are not required, unless requested by the student's employer.
Code | Title | Units |
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MSCM 531 | Project Management Principles | 3 |
MSCM 533 | Advanced Integrative Project | 3 |
MSSCM/MBA Dual Degree Program
The School of Business offers students the opportunity to obtain both an MSSCM and an MBA currently in two to three years. Students benefit from both business and supply chain courses and will receive two diplomas upon completion of all coursework. Students must apply to and be accepted into both programs and can begin with either program. For more information about this dual degree program, see the MBA Dual Degree section of the catalog.
Combined Degree Program (BBA/MSSCM)
Undergraduates who are completing a degree in supply chain management can apply for admission to the MS program before finishing the BBA. Students may apply up to 11 units of course work toward the requirements for both degrees. Applications are accepted during a student's junior or senior year as an undergraduate, following a process similar to the standard application procedure for admission to the MSSCM program. Admitted students have undergraduate status until they complete their BBA degree requirements, then become graduate students during the subsequent Fall semester. Students need to complete a minimum of 19 units while they have graduate student status in order to satisfy the combined degree program requirements.
The undergraduate courses below, with a grade of B or higher, may be used to fulfill graduate coursework.
Code | Title | Units |
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DSCI 303 | Operations Management | 3 |
BSCM 300 | Global Purchasing and Supply Management | 3 |
BSCM 303 | Strategic Cost Management | 3 |
BSCM 305 | Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
Code | Title | Units |
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MSCM 501 | Supply Chain Strategy and Design | 3 |
MSCM 502 | Logistics and Distribution Management | 3 |
MSCM 505 | International Negotiations | 2 |
MSCM 506 | Law, Ethics and Contracts for Supply Chain Management | 2 |
MSCM 507 | Leadership and Change Management for Supply Chain Managers | 2 |
MSCM 511 | Finance and Risk Management | 2 |
MSCM 513 | Supply Chain Analytics | 2 |
MSCM 515 | Value Network Management | 3 |
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