Supply Chain Management (MBA/MSSCM)
Loyola students wishing to combine focused expertise in supply chain management with a breadth of business knowledge can enroll in a dual-degree program comprised of an MBA and a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MSSCM).
Curriculum
The dual degree program can be completed by taking courses from the MBA and MSSCM curriculum at the same time. Students completing the dual degree will earn an MBA with a specialization in supply chain management and an MSSCM degree.
A maximum gap of one quarter is allowed between the completion of one degree program and the start of the other program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MBA Pre-Requisites 1 | ||
| ISSCM 400N | Quantitative Methods I | 0 |
| ISSCM 402N | Quantitative Methods II - Statistics Primer | 0-3 |
| or ISSCM 491 | Managerial Statistics | |
| MBA Introductory Courses 1 | ||
| ACCT 400 | Financial Accounting for Business Decisions | 3 |
| ECON 420 | Managerial Economics 2 | 3 |
| FINC 450 | Financial Management 3 | 3 |
| MARK 460 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| Required MBA Core Coursework | ||
| MARK 425N | Business Communication | 1.5 |
| MGMT 426N | Leadership Development | 1.5 |
| MARK 470N | Research, Insights and Storytelling | 3 |
| ISSCM 596N | Data Driven Decision Making | 3 |
| FINC 470N | Business Finance | 3 |
| MGMT 430N | Strategy and Leadership | 3 |
| HRER 417N | Managing and Motivating in the Workplace | 3 |
| MGMT 431N | Business Consulting Course | 3 |
| Ethics Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Ethics | ||
| International Business Ethics | ||
| Ethics and Data Analytics | ||
| MSSCM Core Coursework | ||
| SCMG 480 | Intro to Operations Management | 3 |
| INFS 443 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| ISSCM 495 | Forecasting Methods | 3 |
| SCMG 486 | Global Logistics | 3 |
| SCMG 487 | Purchasing Management | 3 |
| SCMG 488 | Inventory Management | 3 |
| SCMG 489 | Supply Chain Analytics | 3 |
| SCMG 589 | Supply Chain Management Consulting | 3 |
| Elective Courses (Choose 3) | 9 | |
| Financial Mathematics and Modeling I | ||
| Database Systems | ||
| Strategic Use of Database Analytics | ||
| Data Mining | ||
| Data Visualization | ||
| Ethics and Data Analytics | ||
| Data Warehousing | ||
| Applications of Visualization | ||
| Business Strategy | ||
| Corporate Strategy | ||
| Performance Improvement in Business Processes | ||
| Lean Production Concepts and Practices | ||
| Management of Service Operations | ||
| Total Hours | 69 | |
- 1
May be waived at time of admission with relevant coursework with the grade "B" or above in the last 5 years.
- 2
Pre-Requisite: ISSCM 400N Quantitative Methods I
- 3
Co-Requisite: ACCT 400 Financial Accounting for Business Decisions
Students completing INFS 492, INFS 494, INFS 796 as electives are eligible for the Business Analytics Certificate.
Dual Degree Programs
Students in dual degree programs are responsible for abiding by academic policies and graduation requirements of both academic units to which they are enrolled. It is strongly recommended that students schedule regular meetings with academic advisors from both units to ensure timely degree completion. Dual degree programs may have slightly different degree requirements from the standard for one or both of the degrees earned. Students should closely read through all degree requirements and ask for clarification as needed.
Graduate & Professional Standards and Regulations
Students in graduate and professional programs can find their Academic Policies in Graduate and Professional Academic Standards and Regulations under their school. Any additional University Policies supersede school policies.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Integrative Business Knowledge: Graduates will be proficient in integrating the techniques, processes, and procedures of the fundamental business disciplines (accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management, human resource management, operations management, and information technology). They will be able to apply theory, skills, and knowledge from these disciplines to business practice. [MBA]
- Critical Decision Making: Graduates will demonstrate their capacity for critical analysis in processing, interpreting, and managing the quantitative and qualitative information necessary for effective managerial decision making. [MBA]
- Ethics and Responsible Leadership: Graduates will understand how to be a leader in business who exhibits personal integrity, ethical awareness, and an ability to apply ethical principles to business practice. [MBA]
- Global Perspective and Awareness of Diversity: Graduates will have a global perspective by recognizing international business issues and appreciating diversity, including culture, race, religion, and gender. [MBA]
- Communication: Graduates will be able to communicate effectively, orally. Graduates will be able to communicate effectively, in writing. [MBA]