M.S. in Supply Chain Management/M.B.A.

Gain an executive mindset and the technical depth to design, optimize, and lead complex supply chains. The powerful combination of an M.B.A. and M.S. in Supply Chain Management will provide you with the expertise to achieve operational excellence. 

A combined 63 credits for two degrees is reduced to 48 credits through credit-sharing.

Policies and Procedures

  • Students must apply and be accepted to both programs of study.
  • Students may begin their studies in either program.
  • Students who successfully complete all requirements will receive two degrees and two diplomas. The degrees must be conferred simultaneously. 

To view the School of Business's complete policies and procedures, visit the Graduate Catalog.

 

Program Information

Gain an executive mindset and the technical depth to design, optimize, and lead complex supply chains.

Program Type

Dual Degree

Degree

Master's

School

Palumbo-Donahue School of Business

Duration

Varies

Required Credit Hours

48

Modality

Online
Hybrid
Hyflex

 

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Accreditation

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) awarded Duquesne's undergraduate and graduate Schools of Business its full accreditation. The AACSB accreditation is recognized as a global mark of distinction. Less than 6 percent of the world's more than 1,200 business schools have passed the rigorous review necessary to earn the honor.

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Learning Outcomes

Flex M.B.A.

Ethical Competency
Learners will be able to recognize ethical dilemmas in an organizational context and apply ethical decision-making frameworks to business decisions.

  • Identify an ethical dilemma.
  • Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to create an ethically defensible solution for business problems.

Sustainability Perspective
Learners will recognize and apply sustainability principles to strategic decisions as a means for competitive differentiation.

  • Recognize and consider the social, environmental and economic impact of strategic decisions on an organization and society.
  • Apply sustainability principles to business decisions resulting in greater efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage.

Problem Solving
Learners will demonstrate an ability to analyze complex situations, analyze information and evaluate alternatives from different perspectives to develop solutions for business problems and to seize innovative opportunities.

  • Identify and frame business problems and opportunities.
  • Synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to support decisions.
  • Strategically evaluate complex situations to set goals and design functionally integrative plans to move an organization forward.

Management and Leadership Skills
Learners will gain innovative managerial and leadership skills to motivate, lead and inspire employees and teams to create positive organizational change in a global business environment.

  • Demonstrate managerial skills to motivate people to achieve goals and embrace new opportunities.
  • Work effectively as a team.
  • Effectively communicate managerial recommendations through both written and verbal communications.

Cultural Intelligence
Learners will possess the skills to manage effectively in a global business environment.

  • Apply global business theories and related market-entry strategies to business decisions.
  • Demonstrate cultural intelligence in order to bridge cross-national differences in business perspectives and practices.

M.S. in Supply Chain Management

SCM Theory and Practice
Learners will demonstrate working knowledge in the SCM business disciplines of forecasting, aggregate planning, materials planning, supply management, operations, transportation and distribution, and customer service that support organizational success.

  • Identify the major elements of SCM operations and the strategic role each plays in business success.
  • Apply best in class SCM techniques and methods in each SCM discipline to optimized business performance.
  • Demonstrate SCM content knowledge through SCM professional society certifications.

SCM Analytical Solutions
Learners will demonstrate qualitative and quantitative skills to develop tactical plans to enhance the role SCM plays in the success of the internal and external extended corporate value chain.

  • Assess problems, evaluate SCM options, and develop effective solutions to support corporate goals.
  • Demonstrate the ability to develop and substantiate cross-disciplinary SCM programs that meet specific industry, product, and corporate demands.

SCM Leadership Skills
Learners will demonstrate the ability to lead with integrity as confident, well-rounded supply chain industry professionals whose decision-making is guided by a strong ethical, environmental, and social responsible framework.

  • Learners are able to lead professionals and executives through complex SCM process changes.
  • Learners are able to motivate peers and trading partners to initiate collaborative solutions that optimize the supply chain performance.

SCM Strategy
Learners will demonstrate an understanding of the role SCM plays in the success of the extended corporate value chain.

  • Develop SCM strategic initiatives to support corporate goals.
  • Strategically evaluate complex supply chain situations to set goals and design SCM integrative plans to enhance customer satisfaction.