Lead Broad-Spectrum Supply Chains
This high-touch program positions you to lead broad-spectrum supply chains in the face of unique global challenges and become a strong cross-functional leader.
Visit supply chain sites around the globe and gain firsthand understanding of the supply chain process
Learn supply chain as a strategic business capability enabler, not just a cost-saving opportunity
Graduate with the qualifications employers seek and have the opportunity to achieve Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification
#9
among graduate supply chain degree programs in North America
—Gartner, 2024
STEM Designated
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in recognition of quantitative approach to learning
Curriculum
The Wisconsin Full-Time MBA curriculum integrates a strong foundation in general management with highly focused preparation in supply chain management. You will begin taking specialization classes right away.
Year 1
First Semester
- Data to Decisions
- Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Financial Management
- Leading and Working in Teams
- Marketing Management
- Operations Management
- Logistics Management
- Applied Learning
Second Semester
- Ethics, Integrity and Society
- Integrated Company Analysis
- Business Strategy
- Economics for Managers
- Strategic Global Sourcing
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Applied Learning
Year 2
First Semester
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Applied Learning
- Strategic Marketing Channels
- Electives (2)
Second Semester
- Supply Chain IT Systems
- Applied Learning
- Electives (3)
In addition to courses listed here, you can customize your MBA by choosing electives in general business, marketing, operations and technology management, finance and accounting, management and human resources, and risk management and insurance. You can also pursue one or more graduate-level certificates in topics such as business analytics, entrepreneurship, strategic innovation, and sustainability.
Applied Learning
Small program size means you get a lot of interaction and hands-on experience to build your résumé, including:
- Weekly interactive discussions with supply chain leaders (Google, Microsoft, Abbott Labs)
- Visits to regional supply chain sites such as factories and distribution centers with companies like Amazon and Kohler
- A supply chain consulting course working with top companies
- Global trips, most recently to Norway, Japan
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt completion
Expert Support and Career Connection
Knowledge Center
The supply chain management specialization is supported by a dedicated knowledge center, the Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management, backed by extensive industry support. Participating supply chain industry experts and alumni:
- Guide curriculum and contribute to the classroom
- Serve as on center advisory boards
- Initiate applied learning
- Mentor students
- Assist with recruiting and placement
Specialization & Center Leadership
Jake Dean
Director Jake Dean is an expert in supply chain and demand planning, and has a passion for delivering personalized education and attention to the next generation of leaders in the field. Jake has more than 14 years of supply chain analyst and management experience at Cisco and Canadian Tire. Jake taps extensive industry connections to ensure your success as a supply chain leader.
Advisory Boards
Members of the executive advisory board and alumni advisory board have deep ties to industry and consult specialization on curriculum, projects, and networking.
Claudia Knowlton-Chike
Senior Director, Global Logistics Operations, Google
Executive advisory board member Claudia Knowlton-Chike’s leads Google’s global transportation, warehousing, import/export trade compliance, packaging, and automation projects that enable Google’s data centers.
World-class Faculty
Our expert faculty offer a deep-dive supply chain program that sets you apart.
Greg DeCroix
Grainger Professor in Supply Chain Management
Department of Operations and Information Management
Gregory DeCroix’s supply chain research focuses on managing supply chain disruption risk, utilizing information in supply chain management, and the impact of decentralized decision-making on supply chain efficiency.
Supply Chain Snapshot
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Connect With Top Employers
Connect with employers through classroom visits, networking events, and applied learning projects. Frequent recruiters:
Supply Chain Careers
Common career paths
- Sourcing
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Systems
- Supply Chain Network Design
Common job titles
- Commodity Manager
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Procurement Analytics Consultant
- Pathways Operations Manager
- Program Manager
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