Curriculum – MS in Supply Chain Management

Explore the UT Dallas MS in Supply Chain Management Degree Plan

The MS in Supply Chain Management degree is designed for students with or without a background in supply chain. You are encouraged to review the UT Dallas Graduate Catalog for the most updated curriculum details.

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Degree Plan Highlights – MS in Supply Chain Management

“SCH” indicates “Semester Credit Hours.”

18SCH

Core Courses*

18 semester credit hours

18SCH

Elective Courses*

18 semester credit hours

1-3SCH

Required Elective Course*

1-3 semester credit hours

*These details apply to the 2022 catalog. Catalogs from previous years are available online at the main UT Dallas Catalog page. Please contact the JSOM Academic Advising Office if you have further questions. See catalog for course requirements.

Tracks

See Supply Chain Management Tracks in the UT Dallas catalog for course requirements for each track.

The Analytics track is recommended for students interested in managing and analyzing large-scale data and developing organizational strategies.

See Analytics track information in the catalog.

The Retail track is recommended for students interested in managing retail operations, understanding demand and pricing and customer relationships.

See Retail track information in the catalog.

The Risk track is recommended for students interested in understanding uncertainty, decision making in risky environment and budgeting and scheduling projects.

See Risk track information in the catalog.

The Strategy track is recommended for students interested in business strategy, product development and quality.

See Strategy track information in the catalog.

Add a Certification to your Master’s Degree

Students in the MS SCM program may earn a graduate certificate simultaneously by choosing electives that complete the requirements of both the MS SCM degree and the graduate certificate. For students who do not wish to pursue the MS SCM at this time, they can transfer their certificate course credits toward the MS SCM degree program later if they wish. Certifications include:


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Combine your Master’s in Supply Chain Management with another Master’s program!

Consider the career advantages gained when obtaining a second degree, not to mention the potential time and tuition benefits.

  • Earn a combined or dual MS/MS or MS/MBA and receive the benefit of reduced total credit hours required to graduate.
  • The double MS/MS program can be earned with just 55 semester credit hours compared to 72 if earning each independently.
  • The double MS/MBA program can be earned in as little as 63 semester credit hours compared to 89 if earning each independently.
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Student Testimonials

Saad Hasan, Class of 2024

From Neuroscience to Supply Chain
The transition from my undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at UTD to the MS Supply Chain Management program required creativity. Neuroscience is an examination of interconnected systems that use feedback loops and signaling mechanisms to effect change. Neuroscience requires us to examine the most basic building blocks of all systems, appreciate them for the way they independently create life, but go one step further and explore the way those systems rely on and communicate with each other to create unity. When I was introduced to Supply Chain, I saw various independently operated and complex systems that relied on strong, two-way communication to ensure seamless flow. Functions such as Accounting, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse Management, IT, and Logistics all create value themselves, but in a firm, they rely on each other and must work in harmony to provide customer value. Navigating the transition between Neuroscience to Supply Chain was a matter of looking at businesses like beautifully constructed, living systems.

Orzumand Khodiev, Class of 2020

As a passionate aviation enthusiast, acquiring foundational knowledge in supply chain and data analytics has become paramount for professionals wishing to have a great career in supply chain. The MS SCM program at UT Dallas truly immersed me in a rigorous academic curriculum, enabling me to learn from some of the most experienced faculty in the industry, and paving the way for me to enter one of the world’s foremost job markets.

Madhu Megalatti Francis, Class of 2023

While I was pursuing my MS SCM degree in 2022, I was hired by Tesla in the supply chain domain. As an intern, I contributed to a couple of projects, one of which was to help create logic for a supplier confirmation matrix. This reduced a lot of offline communication and enabled systematic processes with decreased error.

The curriculum of the MS SCM program at UTD is equipped to help students gain a robust understanding of supply chain principles, strategic procurement, logistics, and sustainable operations, all of which have proven invaluable in the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management. This helped me receive a full time offer at Tesla.

Tirth Patel, Class of 2023

During my experience in the MS SCM program, I gained a comprehensive understanding of supply chain principles, operations management, strategic decision-making, global logistics, and supply chain analytics, equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of supply chain management.

Harshith Yeruva, Class of 2023

The UTD MS Supply Chain Management program’s flexible curriculum empowered me to think innovatively and prepared me for real-world challenges. This adaptability proved invaluable in securing my summer internship at LinkedIn, where the program’s coursework seamlessly translated into practical skills. Leveraging these insights during my internship not only heightened my performance but also played a pivotal role in securing a full-time Technology Sourcing Manager position at LinkedIn upon graduation. The UTD MS Supply Chain Management program has truly had a profound impact on my professional journey.

Lea Petri , Class of 2025

The student organizations are the best part. Students come to study at UTD from all around the world. I have the opportunity to meet them and hear about their stories and careers. JSOM students are supportive, open-minded, and lots of fun to be around! In my first semester, I was given the opportunity to take a leadership position in the Supply Chain Leadership Council (SCLC) UT Dallas. We explored supply chain robotics through a visit to Anantak Robotics Inc., which manufactures autonomous transport carts and pallets. I also attended an INFORMS at UT Dallas presentation by Deloitte where I learned about cutting edge innovation at the Smart Factory in Wichita, KS.
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