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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

School of Business and Technology

Global Operations and Supply Chain Management specialization

Advance your knowledge of both global operations and supply chain management with this targeted MBA specialization, one of the few online MBAs to address both areas of expertise. Effective supply chain management is increasingly recognized as a competitive differentiator among companies, and rapid globalization has created an even more urgent need for these in-demand skills. This Global Operations and Supply Chain Management MBA specialization is designed to provide you with a foundational understanding of company operations from a global perspective, with a focus on the leveraging effects of the supply chain on organizational performance. The curriculum covers such topics as global supply chain design and management, integrated logistics, global strategic resourcing, knowledge management systems, and international financial management. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management or consulting positions in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, purchasing, or related fields. This program can be completed in 2 years.

MBA business core

The business core delivers the traditional MBA disciplines in courses such as marketing, operations, strategy, and finance.

MBA coaching process

Our Professional Effectiveness CoachingSM process allows you to work with a professional coach to define and develop the skills you need to become a more effective leader. Our coaches help you facilitate your growth and performance in your current job, while positioning you to advance toward your career goals.

Total Program: 48 quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter credits may be transferred into this program
Next Start Date: April 12, 2010
Credit: $645

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Core Courses (each course 3 quarter credits unless noted)

    MBA6010 and MBA6020 must be taken first and in sequence.
  • MBA6010 - Professional Effectiveness: Stretch, Impact, Reposition
  • MBA6020 - Leading for Results
  • MBA6110 - Marketing and Brand Management
  • MBA6130 - Operations and Process Management
  • MBA6140 - Applied Managerial Statistics
  • MBA6150 - Accounting
  • MBA6160 - Financial Management*
  • MBA6180 - Managing Information Assets and Technology
  • MBA6190 - Strategy

Specialization Courses (each course 3 quarter credits unless noted)

  • MBA6121 - Foundations of Supply Chain Management
  • MBA6123 - Supply Chain Design and Management*
  • MBA6125 - Logistics*
  • MBA6127 - Effective Global Strategic Sourcing*
  • MBA6129 - Knowledge Management Systems*
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  • In addition, choose one from the following courses:
  • MBA6120 - Sales and Customer Relationship Management
  • MBA6210 - Building Relationships
  • MBA6220 - Developing and Coaching Others
  • MBA6230 - Leading Teams
  • MBA6240 - Facilitating Change
  • MBA6250 - Leveraging Workplace Diversity
  • MBA6260 - Negotiating for Results
  • MBA6270 - Regulatory and Ethical Environment of Business

Capstone Course (taken during the learner's final quarter)

  • MBA6320 - Global Operations and Supply Chain Management Capstone: Judgment, Planning, and Action* - 3 quarter credits
Review of this specialization is pending in AR.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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