MSM-Operations Research and Supply Chain Management at Weatherhead School of Management

The Master of Science in Management-Operations Research and Supply Chain Management (MSM-OR/SCM) degree is designed for individuals with quantitative training who seek to obtain a position in operations management or a management position in manufacturing, service or consulting firms that are part of sophisticated national or global supply chains.

The MSM-OR/SCM curriculum provides students with the fundamentals of business as well as depth and focus in the principles and concepts of operations and supply chain management. This unique program produces highly knowledgeable professionals well prepared to make organizations more efficient and competitive.

“I gained the SAP skills needed to appeal to employers through an internship with L’Oreal and a Six Sigma project with the Cleveland Clinic that ultimately led to a position as a supply chain analyst.” Read more » — Thu Ra, MSM-OR/SCM '13

“I worked as an intern for three months in the summer where I used data analysis skills and learned SAP. This helped me land a full time position with the same company.” Read more » — Mia Chi, MSM-OR/SCM '13

“During my eight-week-long internship, I worked as a data scientist intern on a big data analytics project. I was able to utilize what I learned in class as well as previously acquired computer programming skills during my internship.” Read more » — Ayush Bharadwaj, MSM-OR/SCM '14

Is This Program Right for Me?

Typical undergraduate majors include: engineering, statistics, computer science, economics, mathematics and business. Students beginning this 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 all 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

STEM OPT Degree

The MSM-OR/SCM program qualifies as a STEM OPT degree (science, technology, engineering or math), which allows international students in a technical field to apply for a 17-month extension to their OPT (optional practical training) period. This extension means that students could be eligible for up to two and a half years of work in the United States.

MSM-Operations Research and Supply Chain Management

Is This Program Right for Me?

Outcomes

STEM OPT Degree

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