Master of Science in Supply Chain Management

The business world has faced dramatic changes over the past five to 10 years. Customers are demanding higher-quality products and quicker delivery; the global marketplace is rapidly expanding; information technology and electronic commerce are changing the way businesses operate. In response, many firms have abandoned traditional channels of distribution and are rebuilding around the logistics, or supply chain management (SCM), model: a process-oriented, integrated approach to procuring, producing, and delivering products and services to customers.

To implement and maintain this approach, companies need managers with a thorough understanding of supply chain management. The scarcity of qualified people means that a master's degree in supply chain management will put you in great demand in the marketplace.

Elmhurst College offers the Chicago area's only graduate program in SCM. This new program builds on our extensive experience as the only Chicago-area provider of an undergraduate program in logistics and transportation management, and draws strength from our location in one of the major transportation and logistics hubs in the world.

In this program, you'll gain a sound foundation in the technical knowledge necessary in the field of SCM. But you'll also develop the skills that are critical for today's business professional, like communication, team building, working in a diverse business environment, information technology, analytical thinking, negotiation, ethics, and business decision-making. All course work maintains a balance between current theory and practical business application. And because you'll go through the program as a member of a cohort, you'll study many more individual subject areas in a much shorter time frame than with traditional program delivery methods, without sacrificing quality.

The SCM program is designed for professionals with at least five years of work experience in any area of the supply chain process, including manufacturers, brokers, wholesalers, retailers, information technology firms, transportation companies, and third-party logistics firms. Generally, the program can be completed in 21 months (six semesters), meeting two nights per week.

Course Matrix of the SCM Program

Further questions about the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program should be directed to:

Dr. Roby Thomas, Program Coordinator
Telephone: (630) 617-3116
Fax: (630) 617-6497
E-mail: rthomas@elmhurst.edu

If you have any questions regarding a graduate program at Elmhurst College, please direct them to:

Elizabeth D. Kuebler, Director
Office of Graduate Admission
Telephone: (630) 617-3069
E-mail: betsyk@elmhurst.edu