Supply Chain & Logistics Management (M.S. Program)
Program Rationale:
The Master of Science in Supply Chain & Logistics Management (SCLM) Program is designed to fulfill the educational needs of students and working professionals whose career paths are directed toward management in technologically-oriented organizations.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Graduate students in the program will be expected to:
- Apply knowledge of technology and management principles to the contemporary supply chain and logistics practices such as sourcing, quality, flow of materials, manufacturing / assembly operations, warehousing, transportation, order management and delivery to the customer,
- Identify, analyze, and solve supply chain and logistical problems using continuous improvement methods,
- Exhibit the knowledge required to lead projects and manage relationship with suppliers inside and outside the organization, diverse workforce, facilities, and problem-solving teams,
- Acquire knowledge and skills to meet the evolving challenges of global supply chains and logistics,
- Communicate effectively in written, oral, graphic and visual modes. Coordinate and communicate with key stakeholders inside and outside the organization.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must also have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.70 on a 4.00-point scale (where A is 4.00), or its equivalent, and good standing (3.00 GPA) in all post-baccalaureate course work.
The graduate application, application fee, and official transcripts are to be submitted to the Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Office. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Office from each institution attended except Central Connecticut State University.
Contact: 860-832-1830
Applicant Deadlines for the M.S. Supply Chain & Logistics Management program are as follows:
- August 1 for Fall Semester
- December 1 for Spring Semester
- May 1 for Summer Term
International students must apply by the following application deadline (summer term is not available to international students):
- May 1 for Fall Semester
- November 1 for Spring Semester
Course and Capstone Requirements:
a. All three plans have a core curriculum as follows:
| SCLM 562 | Supply Chain Strategy | 3 |
| SCLM 563 | Strategic Logistics Management | 3 |
| SCLM 564 | Quality Systems Management | 3 |
| SCLM 565 | Logistics: Traffic and Transportation | 3 |
| SCLM 566 | Distribution and Warehouse Management | 3 |
| SCLM 561 | Application of Lean Principles | 3 |
| or | |
| TM 561 | Application of Lean Principles | 3 |
| SCLM 510 | Industrial Operations Management | 3 |
| or | |
| TM 510 | Industrial Operations Management | 3 |
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Supply Chain & Logistics Management (SCLM) is a 33-credit master’s, consisting of three different plans. Plan A is 30 credits plus a three-credit thesis; Plan B is 33 credits with a comprehensive exam, and Plan C is 30 credits plus a three-credit applied research project.
7 Core Courses:
1. SCLM 562 Supply Chain Strategy
2. SCLM 563 Strategic Logistics Management
3. SCLM 564 Quality Systems Management
4. SCLM 565 Logistics: Traffic and Transportation -
5. SCLM 566 Distribution and Warehouse Management
6. SCLM 561 Application of Lean Principles
(or, TM 561 Application of Lean Principles)
7. SCLM 510 Industrial Operations Management
(or, TM 510 Industrial Operations Management)
b. Directed electives.
| SCLM 560 | Supply Chain Foundations | 3 |
| SCLM 596 | Topics in Supply Chain & Logistics Management | 3 |
| TM 570 | Supply Chain Modeling and Analysis | 3 |
| TM 576 | Autonomous Logistics | 3 |
| TM 500 | Product Life Cycle Management | 3 |
| TM 502 | Human Relations and Behavior in Complex Organizations | 3 |
| TM 551 | Project Management | 3 |
| TM 572 | Innovative Leadership | 3 |
| TM 512 | Principles of Occupational Safety | 3 |
| TM 464 | Six Sigma Quality | 3 |
| TM 490 | Advanced Six Sigma Quality | 3 |
These are graduate courses in technology at the 400- and 500-level, as approved by a faculty advisor. Students selecting Plan A or Plan C will take three courses, and four if the Plan B option is chosen.
c. All three plans have capstone course requirements of 0-3 credits.
Plan A:
Plan B:
Comprehensive Exam - credits
Plan C:
| TM 595 | Applied Research Capstone Project | 3 |
Note: No more than nine credits at the 400 level, as approved by the graduate advisor, may be counted toward the graduate planned program of study.
Total Credit Hours: 33