# Master of Business Administration (MBA) Operations and Supply Chain Management **Institution:** ECPI University **College:** Business & Criminal Justice **Sub-Program:** Business Administration **Degree:** Master of Business Administration (MBA) Operations and Supply Chain Management Concentration **Canonical URL:** https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/business-administration-operations-supply-chain-management-master-degree **Last Updated:** 2026-08-25T18:05:38+00:00 ## Master of Business Administration Operations and Supply Chain Management Degree Concentration Overview The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an Operations and Supply Chain Management concentration examines how organizations manage production processes and move goods from suppliers to customers. It is designed for those who want to understand how operations and supply chains are coordinated to meet demand. The program focuses on logistics management, supply chain systems, and process improvement. Students examine how operations are planned and measured to maintain efficiency and quality while responding to changing demand. These topics are integrated throughout the curriculum and culminate in a business capstone course. With ECPI University’s year-round accelerated schedule, students can complete the program and earn their master’s degree in as little as 15 months. - **36 Total Credits** — 15 Month Master's Degree - **Real-World Case Studies** — Practical Simulations - **Up to 6 Credits** — Transfer Credits ### Knowledge and Skills Graduates develop capability in the following areas: - **Supply Chain Coordination:** Understand how goods and services move from suppliers to customers across integrated networks. - **Operations Planning:** Align demand, capacity, and scheduling to support efficient and reliable operations. - **Lean and Quality Practices:** Improve processes by reducing waste, strengthening consistency, and maintaining standards. - **Data and Performance Analysis:** Use data and AI tools to monitor performance, manage risk, and support decisions. ## Program Structure and Learning Formats ### Flexible Learning Environments - **Campus**: Our campuses provide an immersive classroom setting, interacting directly with professors and classmates in real-time. Benefit from face-to-face discussions, hands-on labs, and the immediate support of instructors. - **Online**: Flexible and convenient, online learning allows you to study on your own time, from anywhere. Access lectures, lab simulations, and course materials online, collaborating with classmates through virtual forums and discussions. - **Hybrid**: To enhance flexibility, many campus courses are delivered via synchronous hybrid format, where students engage in both online learning activities and real-time interactions with instructors and classmates. ## Master of Business Administration Curriculum Master of Business Administration Operations and Supply Chain Management Concentration ### Featured Courses, Topics & Overview - **Logistics Management** — OPM501 This course explores the comprehensive network of companies involved in the production and delivery of goods and services, from raw materials to end consumers. - **Quality Systems, Lean Management, and AI** — OPM603 This course develops lean operations and quality systems for continuous improvement, with applied use of analytics and AI. Students learn to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and design pull and flow. ### Program Requirements To receive the Master of Business Administration (MBA) 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: #### Core Courses 27 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [ACC550](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC550 "View ACC550") | [Accounting for Managers](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC550 "View ACC550") | 3 | | [BUS620](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS620 "View BUS620") | [Marketing and Analytics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS620 "View BUS620") | 3 | | [BUS622](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS622 "View BUS622") | [Managerial Economics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS622 "View BUS622") | 3 | | [BUS624](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS624 "View BUS624") | [Managerial Finance](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS624 "View BUS624") | 3 | | [BUS626](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS626 "View BUS626") | [Operations and Supply Chain Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS626 "View BUS626") | 3 | | [BUS628](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS628 "View BUS628") | [Business Capstone](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS628 "View BUS628") | 3 | | [MGT520](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT520 "View MGT520") | [Organizational Behavior and Leadership](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT520 "View MGT520") | 3 | | [MGT524](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT524 "View MGT524") | [Ethics and Corporate Responsibility](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT524 "View MGT524") | 3 | | [MGT528](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT528 "View MGT528") | [Business Research and Analysis](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT528 "View MGT528") | 3 | #### Concentration Courses 9 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [OPM501](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/OPM501 "View OPM501") | [Logistics Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/OPM501 "View OPM501") | 3 | | [OPM603](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/OPM603 "View OPM603") | [Quality Systems, Lean Management, and AI](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/OPM603 "View OPM603") | 3 | | [OPM605](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/OPM605 "View OPM605") | [Operations and Supply Chain Management Capstone: Simulation and AI](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/OPM605 "View OPM605") | 3 | ## Accreditation ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Full accreditation details: [ECPI University Accreditation](https://www.ecpi.edu/accreditation).