Supply Chain Management, Joint M.S./M.B.A.

What is Supply Chain Management, Joint M.S./M.B.A.?

Supply Chain Management (SCM) refers to the end-to-end process of planning, implementing, and controlling the flow of goods, services, information, and finances from the point of origin to the point of consumption. The primary goal of supply chain management is to efficiently and effectively coordinate all activities involved in the production and delivery of products or services to meet customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing overall value.

Effective supply chain management enables organizations to respond quickly to market changes, reduce lead times, optimize costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and gain a competitive edge. Graduates with the Joint MS/MBA degree will oversee many of the required business processes in various corporations and will need a greater level of skills and education to respond to the increased complexities associated with logistics and supply chain networks. Gradaute students who are well-prepared and analytically competent are very successful in graduating in this program.

 

 

 

Supply Chain Management, Joint M.S./M.B.A. Careers

The career outlook for the Supply Chain Management field appears particularly favorable for the foreseeable future, and is expected to grow by approximately 22% to 155,000 by 2022. The growth rate is expected to exceed the average growth rate for other positions. Thus, SCM will provide an excellent opportunity for those who choose to pursue it. The demand for supply chain management professionals will exist at the State, national and international levels. 

 

 

 

Supply Chain Management, Joint M.S./M.B.A. Salary Expectations

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the entry level salary range for graduates in this program is between $70,000 to $100,000.

In 2022, the average Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers made:
• An average of $52 and hour
• A median salary of $99,000
• The top percentile made an average of $169,000

States with the highest employment level in Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers:
1. California
2. Texas
3. Illinois
4. Florida
5. Georgia

 

 

 

 

Supply Chain Management, Joint M.S./M.B.A. Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Qs)

Q. What are the courses that a student would have to take in the Joint MS/MBA Program in Supply Chain Management?
A: View the Curriculum Requirements >>https://sbi.famu.edu/students/academic-support/curriculum-requirements.php

Q: What are the classes like? Will I be learning practical knowledge, or just academic theories?
A: The classes are structured where the graduate students will be learning both academic theories and practical knowledge. The learning objectives will include all facets of the supply chain management enterprise as well as those from business. The graduate student will be able to develop a supply chain strategy to conform to the corporate competitive strategy, supply chain logistical drivers, facilities, inventory and transportation, cross functional drivers, information, sourcing, and pricing.

Q: Will internship opportunities be available for graduate students pursuing the Joint MS/MBA program?
A: Interested graduate students will have internship opportunities available to those pursuing the Joint MS/MBA degree program. The program works very closely with SBI’s corporate partners who provide research support and funding. 

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