The first and only program of its kind in Kentucky, the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management degree prepares students for a professional career in the operations and supply chain management field. Economics is a one-year, 30-credit hour program that blends end-to-end supply chain concepts like strategic sourcing and channel management with big data analytics, cross-functional business knowledge, and hands-on, industry experience. It offers small class sizes and individual faculty attention.
Students learn to apply analytical, critical and logical reasoning skills to solve real-world supply chain challenges. They also learn to use business application software to assist decision making in a global supply chain setting. In addition, the program offer students opportunities to work with Gatton’s industry partners and apply knowledge and skills in a capstone project. It is designed to prepare students for many professions in supply chain management, including general and operations manager, industrial production manager, purchasing manager, transportation, storage and distribution manager, logistician, business operations specialist, and operations research analyst.
Industrial production managers oversee the operations of manufacturing and related plants.
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Median Salary
$116,970
per year in 2023
10 Year Job Outlook
3,600
new jobs (average)
Operations research analysts use mathematics and logic to help solve complex issues.
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Median Salary
$83,640
per year in 2023
10 Year Job Outlook
24,700
new jobs (average)
Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.
Gatton College of Business & Economics
550 S Limestone
Lextington, KY 40506
(859) 257-3131
