Master's in Supply Chain Management
On-Campus Course Schedule for Spring 2024

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MPSC-7990-02

Capstone

This course allows students to use the tools, techniques, and knowledge they have learned throughout the program to solve a business problem or improve a process within their organization or as a consulting project for a real-world client. Students will work closely with their faculty advisor to determine an appropriate topic and scope for their capstone project.

Note: This course meets synchronously through Zoom at the day and time listed. This course requires department approval for registration.

  • Course #: MPSC-7990-02
  • CRN: 42735
  • Instructor: Treusdell, R.
  • Dates: Jan 10 – May 11, 2024
  • Class Meetings:
    • Mon 5:20 PM - 7:50 PM

MPSC-5530-01

Cost & Financial Analysis

This course challenges students to consider the linkages between supply chain management and corporate finance. Students learn to anticipate how supply chain decisions affect various stakeholders, both inside and outside the company, including how supply chain decisions create value for shareholders. Topics include accounting fundamentals, cost allocations, standard costing, activity-based costing, transfer pricing, working capital management, KPIs and dashboards, Total Cost of Ownership, and cash flow projections. This course also covers the fundamentals of supply chain finance, including topics such as payables discounting, reverse factoring, lease versus buy, and trade credits. Finally, the course introduces students to a variety of global supply chain and global trade topics, including duty and quotas, taxes, hedging, currency issues, and the mechanics of global joint ventures.

Note: This course meets in person at the day and time listed.

  • Course #: MPSC-5530-01
  • CRN: 40943
  • Instructor: Heaton, R.
  • Dates: Jan 10 – May 11, 2024
  • Class Meetings:
    • Tue 5:20 PM - 7:50 PM

MPSC-7850-01

Global Supply Chain Management

This course introduces students to the rules governing international trade and to global trade considerations. Topics include International Commercial Terms or Incoterms, frameworks for international expansion, regulatory and country reporting requirements, analysis of offshoring and outsourcing, and the evaluation of trade barriers and risks.

Note: This course meets in person at the day and time listed.

  • Course #: MPSC-7850-01
  • CRN: 42980
  • Instructor: Dunn, L.
  • Dates: Jan 10 – May 11, 2024
  • Class Meetings:
    • Mon 5:20 PM - 7:50 PM

MPSC-6000-01

SC Analytics & Tech.

This course teaches students the primary quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis required to understand, forecast and address variability in the supply chain. Topics include forecasting systems, forecasting integration with strategic partners, typical forecasting fallacies, market analysis techniques, market testing, matching demand and supply, and quantitative forecasting methodologies and concepts, such as single, double, and triple exponential smoothing.

Note: This course meets synchronously through Zoom at the day and time listed.

  • Course #: MPSC-6000-01
  • CRN: 40492
  • Instructor: Jacobe, J.
  • Dates: Jan 10 – May 11, 2024
  • Class Meetings:
    • Thu 5:20 PM - 7:50 PM

MPSC-7000-01

Strategic Sourcing/Contracting

This course teaches students how to develop and execute a Strategic Sourcing Plan. Students will learn about methods, techniques and technology for strategic sourcing RFX events, contracting fundamentals and approaches, and supplier relationship management.

Note: This course meets in person at the day and time listed.

  • Course #: MPSC-7000-01
  • CRN: 42732
  • Instructor: Dunn, L.
  • Dates: Jan 10 – May 11, 2024
  • Class Meetings:
    • Thu 5:20 PM - 7:50 PM