Supply Chain Management
The Supply Chain Management concentration will teach you to apply principles of environmental sustainability as you plan for and manage the end-to-end flow of products, including closed loop supply chains. Explore the many links in the supply chain that have significant impact on the environment, from raw material sourcing to energy use to transportation. You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn new technologies, and develop skills ranging from logistics to organizational development.
Looking to build more in-depth knowledge about supply chain? See our MS in Supply Chain Management.
At a Glance
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Skills You'll Learn
Apply the six pillars of supply chain management to real-world issues
Analyze the environmental and financial impact of complex supply systems
Manage processes with the newest technology
Curriculum
Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management with a concentration in Supply Chain Management requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).
All students are required to complete a zero-credit Student Success Course.
Elective courses may be chosen from among non core and concentration courses in the Environmental Policy and Management program, and you may also select courses in other University College graduate programs.
Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals.
Sample Schedule
Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.
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Take a Course Before You Apply
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Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Supply Chain Management
Harvard Business Review found U.S. supply chain employs 37% of the workforce and over 40 million people. These supply chain jobs have higher than average salaries and contribute to much of the innovative activity in the economy.
According to Supply Chain Management Review, one-third of organizations globally plan to make sustainability-related improvements to their supply chain due to pressures from customers and to unlock financial benefits.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for logisticians is expected to grow 30% through 2030, incredibly faster than the average profession. Employment for logisticians is expected to increase as organizations need to move products more efficiently, solve problems, and identify areas for enhancement.
Job Titles
Supply Chain Manager Salary: National Average
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Hear from Our Students
"I was already working in my field and I was loving my field and so, I wanted to continue to be on the ground, getting my hands dirty, making an impact while pursuing my master's at the same time." —Dayna Reggero, graduate.
Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Advisory Board
Our programs are developed and updated with the input of advisory boards composed of industry leaders and employers. This ensures that you'll learn what employers are looking for, and gain the most current information with a view to future industry trends, connecting you to future success.
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Accreditation
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.