*Based on 2025–2026 Boston University tuition and fees. Merit scholarship may reduce cost.
Gain Expertise in Modern Supply Chain Management, Risk Management
The online MS in Supply Chain Management concentration in Risk Management at Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) will provide you with a solid understanding of risk-related issues in managing global supply chains. Learn to evaluate cost and resource requirements associated with major supply chain initiatives that require careful project planning, including statistical analysis of uncertainties that create operational risks; quantify supply chain risks in terms of their likelihood and impacts so that appropriate mitigation strategies can be implemented; and develop systematic process-oriented approaches to evaluate supply chain performance using statistical modeling with Six Sigma principles and techniques.
The focus of the Risk Management concentration of the MSSCM is to ensure that you are prepared for the wide variety of global events that can disrupt a supply chain. These can encompass financial, reputational, and geopolitical risks, as well as natural and man-made disasters, cyberattacks, and “black swan” events such as the COVID-19 pandemic or the 2011 Japanese tsunami. Sixty-two percent of supply chain leaders surveyed in the 2021 Deloitte Global Resilience Report believe similar large-scale disruptions are likely to occur in the future.
To avoid major upheavals to normal supply chain operations, the industry requires talented supply chain managers who have the state-of-the-art skills to implement solid risk-mitigation plans, establish end-to-end supply chain visibility, and offer data-driven, agile solutions. With a master’s degree, your opportunities increase: In their 2023 career and salary survey, the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) found that the annual median salary for supply chain professionals with a master’s degree is $113,000.
The MS in Supply Chain Management, Risk Management Concentration is also available on campus in Boston. Learn more.
Curriculum
A total of 32 units is required.
Students must complete the core courses and Risk Management concentration requirements. Students who take MET AD 734 and meet certain performance standards will earn Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Students who take both MET AD 519 and MET AD 734 and meet certain performance standards will earn a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Degree Core Courses
(Four courses/16 units)
Operations and Process Analysis (MET AD 519) replaces Operations Management: Business Process Fundamentals (MET AD 605). Students who have already taken AD 605 DO NOT need to take AD 519.
Learn about application requirements for BU MET graduate degree and certificate programs.
How You Benefit from a Boston University Education
A BU credential can help lay the foundation for career advancement and personal success.
Benefit from a 20:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
Tackle real-world challenges in the Capstone Project course and benefit from practical experience, opportunities to network, and the potential for internships and jobs.
Collaborate with professors and industrial practitioners in BU MET’s Decision Sciences Research Laboratory, while applying your analytical skills to solve current problems facing industrial organizations.
Benefit from working closely with highly qualified faculty who draw from active research and substantial professional achievements in areas such as global supply chains, operations management, logistics management, quality and production management, enterprise risk analytics, international business and trade, ecommerce, data mining, and more.
Experience BU’s advanced pedagogy in the online environment, such as video conferencing, live lectures and seminars, proctored assessments, access to proprietary software applications within virtual labs and cloud servers/technologies, creative learning, teamwork, and competitive games offered with the help of advanced business simulations.
Gain access to free, self-paced laboratories that prepare you for the analytical curriculum, such as MwAM: Mathematics with Applications in Management and SwAM: Statistics with Applications in Management.
BU MET’s Supply Chain Management program focuses on practical, hands-on education, ensuring you are immersed in all aspects of the supply chain—education you can apply on the job.
US citizens and permanent residents are automatically considered for Merit Scholarships during the application process and nominated based on eligibility.
Among the Best
Ranked #10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Accredited member of AACSB International
Six Sigma Certification
MET AD 605 and MET AD 734 may qualify you for Green Belt Training accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification
Advance Your Career
BU MET’s Supply Chain Management master’s prepares you for a wealth of different roles, such as director of operations, quality assurance manager, logistics supervisor, distribution manager, director of procurement, sourcing manager, operations analyst, and supply chain manager, among others.
Take Advantage of Career Resources at BU MET
You will find the support you need in reaching your career goals through MET’s Career Development office, which offers a variety of job-hunting resources, including one-on-one career counseling by appointment for online students. You can also take advantage of tools and resources available online through BU’s Center for Career Development.
Recent graduates have found job opportunities and career paths in companies such as:
ABclonal Technology
Aflac
Apple
Collins Aerospace
Construction Specialties
Dune Sciences
Essendant
Henkel
iBasis
Overstock.com
Philips
Pratt & Whitney
Raytheon
Straumann Group
The LEGO Group
Walmart
Willamette Valley Company
Graduate with Supply Chain Expertise
Students who complete the Supply Chain Management master’s degree concentration in Risk Management will be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to use interlinked data inputs, analytics, and systems to support decision-making in a supply chain that is geographically dispersed and culturally diverse.
Utilize financial statements and use quantitative analysis tools to create a resilient supply chain by assessing the threats and vulnerabilities faced by a global supply chain decision-maker, including impacts of climate change, pandemics, cybersecurity, and the global economy.
Utilize mathematical modeling and optimization theory by choosing the appropriate quantitative tools to support supply chain operations.
Evaluate cost and resource requirements associated with major supply chain initiatives that require careful project planning, including statistical analysis of uncertainties that create operational risks.
Apply a systematic process-oriented approach to evaluating supply chain quality using statistical modeling with Six Sigma principles and techniques.
Embarking on this program opened doors to incredible opportunities that truly enriched my educational journey. One such opportunity was the chance to collaborate in the school’s esteemed decision lab, where we delved into the fascinating realm of inventory management and worked tirelessly to develop cutting-edge assistive decision-making algorithms. It was a thrilling experience to research, analyze, and present our findings alongside a team of brilliant minds.
Adrian Perez (MET’23) Mechanical Engineer, Signify MS, Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management Faculty
Canan Gunes Corlu
Associate Professor Administrative Sciences
Coordinator Supply Chain Management
Codirector Decision Sciences Research Laboratory
John Maleyeff
Associate Professor of the Practice Administrative Sciences
Coordinator Enterprise Risk Management
Peter Mayer
Lecturer Administrative Sciences
Dennis Bialecki
Lecturer MBA, MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; BE, Manhattan College
Patrick Courtney
Lecturer MS, MBA, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; BS, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Anthony Ganci
Lecturer MS, Industrial Engineering, MBA; Boston University
Barry Lynn
Lecturer MBA, Rider University; BA, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Brian Porter
Lecturer MS, Boston University; BS, University of Illinois, Chicago
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