Curriculum & Course Sequence

The master of science in supply chain management is a rigorous, part-time program that can be completed over a 21-month period.

Courses are offered through EU-Flex. Students may attend online, on-campus, or any combination of the two.

Built on a cohort (team-focused) model, the program embraces the University’s belief that students play a significant role in supporting one another’s learning, motivation and success. Students who start in the fall term form a cohort that stays intact throughout the program. You will work closely with members of your cohort in classroom and study projects, and you’ll help one another maintain a sense of progress and achievement.

The Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program at Elmhurst University requires the successful completion of 13 courses and a final project for a total of 9.25 credits (37 semester hours).

Course Sequence

All courses are .75 credits or 3 semester hours unless indicated otherwise. Courses meet for 8 weeks in the fall and spring terms. J-term and summer courses meet for 4 or 8 weeks and vary by course.

Fall Term

  • SCM 515 Strategy and Finance
  • SCM 516 Supply Chain Analytics 

January Term

  • SCM 525 Strategic Sourcing and SRM

Spring Term

  • SCM 535 Demand and Supply Planning
  • SCM 536 Global Logistics and Risk Management

Summer Term

  • SCM 545 Transport and Distribution Strategies
  • SCM 580 Capstone I 2 semester hours

Fall Term

  • SCM 555 Inventory and Quality Management
  • SCM 556 Marketing and CRM 

January Term

  • SCM 565 Leadership Development

Spring Term

  • SCM 576 Technology and E-Commerce
  • SCM 577 Sustainability and Returns Management
  • SCM 581 Capstone II 2 semester hours

Elmhurst University reserves the right to modify courses, schedules and program format without advance notice to students.

Roby Thomas, Ph.D., DBA

Professor and Program Coordinator, Supply Chain; Program Director, M.S. in Supply Chain Management; Director, Supply Chain Think Tank
Department of Business and Economics

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