Master of Science in Management Operations and Supply Chain Management Degree Concentration Overview
The Master of Science in Management (MSM) with an Operations and Supply Chain Management concentration explores how organizations manage work across complex business environments. It is designed for individuals who want to strengthen management and leadership skills while gaining a deeper understanding of operations and supply chain performance.
The program focuses on business operations, process improvement, and performance management. Students examine how work is planned and coordinated, how resources are allocated, and how outcomes are measured, with attention to lean practices, quality systems, and the use of AI tools to support decision-making and ongoing improvement.
With ECPI University’s year-round accelerated schedule, students can complete the program and earn their master’s degree in as little as 16 months.
Knowledge and Skills
Graduates develop capability in the following areas:
Operational Strategy: Understand how business strategy connects to day-to-day operations and overall performance.
Workforce and Resource Planning: Coordinate staffing, materials, and timelines to keep operations running efficiently.
Process and Workflow Analysis: Examine how work moves through an organization and identify ways to reduce delays and improve consistency.
Performance and Continuous Improvement: Use data, quality methods, and AI tools to monitor results and drive ongoing operational improvement.
University Benefits
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Learn your way with online simulations and flexible schedules.
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Our year-round, accelerated, programs let you earn your degree in just 15 months.
Master of Science in Management Curriculum
Master of Science in Management Operations and Supply Chain Management Concentration
Featured Courses, Topics & Overview
Logistics ManagementOPM501
Key topics include supply chain strategy, supply contracts, risk mitigation strategies, flexible logistics systems, service supply chains, sustainability, and the role of IT in logistics management.
Operations and Supply Chain Management CapstoneOPM605
This graduate capstone synthesizes operations and supply chain management with lean and quality systems. Students convert demand signals into capacity plans, design pull systems, and tune schedules and changeovers.
Program Requirements
To receive the Master of Science in Management degree, students must earn 36 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 4 semesters, which is equivalent to 15 months or 60 weeks of instruction. The program requirements are as follows:
