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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT- BUSINESS ANALYTICS (MSM-BA) - SUPPLY CHAIN CONCENTRATION

Approved Federal STEM Degree Program

The Master of Science in Management - Business Analytics – Supply Chain Management (MSM-BA-SCM) is a STEM degree that focuses on applied business analytics. This concentration explores the various supply chain processes related to sourcing, logistics, and analytical modeling for manufacturing and service organizations. The program features:

  • A schedule that can be completed in as few as two regular semesters of study.
  • The 30 credits of the program focus on three areas:
    • 12 credits of Business Analytics Core courses which span the “how” of model creation, provisioning with data, and evaluation of the “why” of analytics in action.
    • 12 credits of Supply Chain Management Core courses that apply an analytical focus to cover in-depth supply chain functions, including, strategic planning, sourcing, and logistics of products and services.
    • 6 credits of electives where students are encouraged to use the electives to tailor the degree to align with their career goals.

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$50K+

Average starting salary of graduates, plus in many instances a car, commission, and benefits

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I chose the MSM-BASCM at the University of Akron to broaden my knowledge in Management and Supply Chain. The material I was exposed to has given me confidence with decisions and professional interactions I face on a daily basis.

Kyle Cramer

TOOLING ENGINEERING MANAGER, WABTEC CORPORATION

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DEMAND FOR INSERTPROGRAM

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment demand is expected to be strong for INSERTPROGRAM.

  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (2023): Faster than average job outlook for 2022-2032 (or comprable for that program)
  • 2022 Median Pay = $X per year or $X per hour

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Wide variety of fields which includes professional careers in:

  • Procurement
  • Quality Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Distribution Management
  • Operations Management

CURRICULUM

CERTIFICATES

We also offer a variety of graduate certificates across multiple areas. Each certificate offers specialized training that is carefully devised to provide crucial skills.

Erin Makarius

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT

The department of Management at The University of Akron consists of faculty with a rich history of education and close relationships with the professional community.

Dr. Erin Makarius is an Associate Professor of Management and the Chair of the Management Department. While her teaching interests include human resources, organizational behavior, leadership, and managing people, her research focuses on boundary spanning in the form of work-life as well as international and organizational boundaries, with particular emphasis on the role of social networks and reputation in these processes.

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