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MS Supply Chain Management

Information Session

College of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Long Beach

What is Supply Chain Management?

Supply Chain Management is the management of processes and systems that fill a customer demand, either producing

goods or delivering a service, or both.

•Design•Planning•Execution/Control/Monitoring


Supply Chain Management Objectives

• Building a competitive infrastructure• Synchronizing supply with demand• Measuring performance globally• Building relationships• Leveraging worldwide logistics


Supply Chain Management Jobs

Operations and Supply Chain Management

• Operations Director• Project Manager• Business Process Specialist/Planner• Production Manager, Master Scheduler• Quality Assurance• Performance Evaluation• Supply Chain Manager/Director• Purchasing Manager



Operations Analysis and Business Consulting

• Management Analyst• Supply Chain Analyst• Decision Support Manager• Management Consultant




Logistics Management

• Strategic Sourcing/Purchasing Manager• Fleet Manager• Transportation Manager• Logistics Director• Customer Account Manager• Warehouse Manager• Manager• f


Job Type 2016 US News and World Report “Best Business Jobs” Ranking

Projected new jobs between 2014-20124 by the Bureau ofLabor Statistics

Job Growth Rate

Operations Research Analyst #2 27,600 30%

Medical and Health Services Manager

#6 56,300 17%

Management Analyst #7 103,400 14%

Business Operations Manager # 8 151,100 7%

Logistician # 12 2,500 2%



Our Curriculum Prepares you to be SCM Leaders

Program Profile: multidisciplinary focus on the global supply chain

• Operations

• Supply Chain

• Analytics

• Strategy

• Leadership

• Operations Planning and Analysis

• Supply Chain Management• Transportation and Logistics

Management• Business (data) analytics

• Project Management• Supply Chain Strategy• Leadership• Research Methods for SCM• Business Economics• Capstone Project for Global

Supply Chain Management

Areas covered in the curriculum


Why a Master Degree at CSULB?

Location, Location, Location! We are in Southern California!

• Density of business population• Variety of Industries: high-tech, aerospace, entertainment, healthcare, tourism; services (hospitality,

logistics, consulting), pharmaceutical.• Hub for international trade and transportation

Surveys show the demand for highly skilled supply chain leadership talent is exceptionally high in the region. The close proximity to those businesses gives our graduates a distinct advantage in networking and job placement.


Why a Master Degree at CSULB?

• AACSB Accreditation• Leading scholars who are passionate about teaching (face-to-face instruction

and interactions outside the classroom)• Well-rounded curriculum that strikes a balance between analytical skills and

soft skills• Strong support from Advisory Board• Networking with professional organizations, i.e. ISM and CSCMP• Two-day program orientation, emphasizing team-building, communication and

technical skills• Career help-resumes, jobs cover letter help, interviews, access to CareerLink,

and career fairs from the Career Development Center


MS Supply Chain Management at CSULB?

• MS Supply Chain requires 30 units (10 courses) of course work• Cohort-based program in two tracks

• Accelerated track: 21 months• Professional track: 24 months• All classes scheduled during weekday evenings and on Saturdays

• Culminating experience which is included in the 30 units is a research/consulting project with a real company

• Admission requirements

http://web.csulb.edu/colleges/cba/msscm/application/


Sample Schedules

Accelerated Track (21 Months)

Year 1 Fall 3 classesYear 1 Spring 3 classes

Year 2 Fall 3 classes Year 2 Spring 1 class

Professional Track (24 months)

Year 1 Fall 2 classesYear 1 Spring 2 classes Summer 1 1 class Year 2 Fall 2 classes Year 2 Spring 2 class Year 2 Summer 1 class


Graduate Business Career ServicesWe are here to help you “Engage, Execute and Excel” in your career

Zoe Sullivan, Assistant DirectorGraduate Business Career Services

Bert RiveraEmployer and Job Development Specialist

Visit the Graduate Business Career Services website for more information

http://web.csulb.edu/colleges/cba/graduate-programs/career-services/


Graduate Business Career Services

Individualized Career Planning

• Clarify your career direction• Develop strategies for your career• Learn how to effectively use your network & develop valuable contacts

Relevant Workshops & Employer Events

• Hear from distinguished speakers on graduate business-specific job search topics• Connect with local employers at Industry Spotlight and Information Sessions

Connection to Internship & Employment Opportunities with high profile employers

• Hire SoCal Graduate Business Career Fair: a career fair for graduate business students only• Alumni mixers and networking events


Graduate Business Career Services

Representative Sample of Employers:

• American Honda Motor Company• Boeing• California State Auditor• Deloitte• EY• Gallup• IBM

• KPMG• Northrup Grumman• Molina Healthcare• Southern California Edison• Sony Pictures• United Health• Wells Fargo


For additional questions, please contact:

Dr. Sherry Su, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management

Program Director, MS SCM

Department of Management/HRMCollege of Business Administration

California State University, Long BeachEmail: [email protected]

CBA Graduate Business Programs

mailto:[email protected]

http://web.csulb.edu/colleges/cba/graduate-programs/contact/

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