Mia Chi, MSM-OR/SCM '13
Mia Chi worked as a summer intern for three months, where she used data analysis skills and learned SAP. Her internship ultimately helped land her a full time position at the company. Chi is now a procurement analyst at Harvard Medical School.
An Eye on Outcomes - 10.9.2017
While faculty work to get their new students started on the curriculum, directors Matthew Maloney and Mitchell Kam are already getting ready for them to leave
Matthew Maloney, MBA '07
For those who do not know him, meet Matthew Maloney. We spoke with Matthew to discuss his unique role as a part of our Business Analytics and Operations Research & Supply Chain Master's programs. We also got his tips and tricks for a successful job search.
The Weatherhead-to-Philips hiring pipeline - 10.14.15
Philips has hired 25-30 Case Western Reserve University alumni in recent years. What makes CWRU and Weatherhead grads stand apart from other potential recruits?
Sharon Rivera
Alumna Sharon Rivera shares her journey from MSM-OR/SCM program graduation to American Greetings, to Progressive Insurance, to American Express, to her current position as Senior Manager of Risk Management at PayPal Inc.
Whitman case competition
Weatherhead team earns second place and $1,250 prize
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STEM-Eligible Degree
The MSM-OR/SCM program qualifies as a STEM degree, which allows international students in a technical field to apply for a 24-month extension to their optional practical training (OPT) period. This means you may be eligible for up to three years of work in the United States. Visit the U.S. government's website for more information on
STEM extensions.
Have a knack for spotting inefficiencies in systems? Looking for opportunities to make a substantial impact in the way businesses and supply chains run? Do you want to use your quantitative skills to solve real business problems?
Weatherhead’s renowned Master of Science in Management-Operations Research and Supply Chain Management (MSM-OR/SCM) degree will empower you to make a substantial and measurable impact in national and global operations and supply chain management across a broad range of industries including manufacturing and service industries. MSM graduates have also gone on to serve as consultants for consulting firms.
The MSM-OR/SCM curriculum provides students with the fundamentals of business as well as depth and focus in the principles of operations research and supply chain management. This program produces highly knowledgeable professionals well-prepared to make organizations more efficient and competitive.
Is this Master’s in Operations Research & Supply Chain Management right for me?
OR/SCM students typically have an undergraduate background in the following areas: engineering, statistics, computer science, economics, mathematics and business. Students beginning Weatherhead’s MSM-Operations degree program must have a working knowledge of undergraduate calculus, including differentiation and integration, and one semester of undergraduate linear algebra. Work experience is beneficial but not required for admission; many students pursue the MSM-OR/SCM immediately following the completion of their undergraduate degree.
Outcomes
Upon completion of the MSM-OR/SCM program, students will:
- Become equipped with analytical and supply chain skills to become an agent of positive change at their organization within the first few years of work
- Speak and understand the language of business
- Gain a working knowledge of functional areas of an organization and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues in these areas
- Acquire a network of regional, national and international business contacts
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification earned by meeting requirements established by Operations Department
Find essential admission information, such as application requirements, deadlines, and program start dates for Weatherhead’s MSM-Operations program.
Ready to start your MSM-Operations degree program? Apply online today.
Earn a BA or BS degree and an MSM-OR/SCM in as little as five years
Couple the quantitative and analytical skills of your undergraduate studies with the specialized skills obtained from a master’s in operations research and supply chain management. Adding the MSM-ORSC degree to your undergraduate program will empower you to make a substantial and measurable impact in national and global operations and supply chain management across a broad range of industries including manufacturing and service industries.
For more information, see the BA/BS and MSM-OR/SCM Integrated program page, or contact Jim Hurley, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate and Integrated Study Programs, at 216.368.3856, or Meredith Richardson, Admissions Manager, MSM-ORSC, at 216.368.7586.
