The business world has faced dramatic changes over the past five to 10 years. Customers are demanding higher-quality products and quicker delivery; the global marketplace is rapidly expanding; information technology and electronic commerce are changing the way businesses operate. In response, many firms have abandoned traditional channels of distribution and are rebuilding around the logistics, or supply chain management (SCM), model: a process-oriented, integrated approach to procuring, producing, and delivering products and services to customers.

To implement and maintain this approach, companies need managers with a thorough understanding of supply chain management. The scarcity of qualified people means that a master's degree in supply chain management will put you in great demand in the marketplace.

The SCM program is designed for professionals with at least five years of work experience in any area of the supply chain process, including manufacturers, brokers, wholesalers, retailers, information technology firms, transportation companies, and third-party logistics.