Over the past half-century, the area of supply chain management has grown from improving labor-intensive processes to managing complex global networks. Overseeing a modern, global supply chain means developing and mobilizing complex international networks\u2014driving growth and putting a premium on professionals with expertise in management of suppliers, acquisition of raw materials, transportation of goods, financial management, inventory planning, warehouse management, and managing flow of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The online Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MSSCM) degree program at Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College provides the analytical basis for the design, optimization, operation, and improvement of a global supply chain. The curriculum provides comprehensive coverage of quantitative tools to support decision-making in complex, ever-changing supply chain environments. These tools include time series data analytics, mathematical optimization, simulation, statistical and financial analysis, regression, lean methods, and control charting. The application of these tools supports capacity and inventory buffering, customer flow analysis, demand forecasting, risk assessment, queue modeling, quality assurance, and Six Sigma process improvement. Particular attention is given to recent tendencies in supply chain digitalization and sustainability efforts with the prevalence of global pandemic and climate change impacts. Students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through an industrial-based capstone project and earn a Six Sigma Green Belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The program includes optional concentrations in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The MS in Supply Chain Management is also available on campus in Boston. Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Students who are not choosing a concentration in Analytics, Logistics Management, or Risk Management must complete the degree core courses and electives. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n (Four courses\/16 units)<\/p>\n\n\nCurriculum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Core Courses<\/h3>