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MBA

MBA with a Specialization in Global Supply Chain Management

Make Things Happen in the Global Market

Global supply chain management is a fast-paced and ever-growing field that touches just about every industry. An MBA in Global Supply Chain Management can help you discover how to create and maintain operations systems in diverse, international environments.

Get to Know the MBA Global Supply Chain Management Specialization Pathways

Our MBA Program with a Global Supply Chain Management Specialization is offered both as an online and hybrid program,1 and offers you the opportunity to discover optimal supply chain and operations management processes used by high-performing organizations. Our experienced faculty will help you understand what it takes to lead in this field. Courses will cover a broad range of concepts helping you to gain a practical foundation with an emphasis on managing global relationships.

With the knowledge you gain from this MBA Global Supply Chain Management Specialization, you can leverage your skills to help businesses create greater efficiencies in their logistics departments, or even pursue a career working for a third-party logistics provider.

Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Course Waivers at Keller

Master’s Advantage

Put your degree to work sooner!

 
3
fewer courses
6
fewer months
 
 
Up to
$6,800
in savings
Are you eligible?

If you’ve earned an undergraduate degree in business, technology or a degree with a technology specialization you may be eligible to waive up to 3 courses (or 9 credit hours). We call this our Master’s Advantage. With these prior learning credits2, you can earn your graduate degree with fewer courses, allowing you to put a master’s degree to work for you even sooner.

Accelerated Schedule*
1 year
4 months
Average 10 credits per semester
OR
Normal Schedule**
2 years
8 months
Average 6 credits per semester

ACCELERATE ON YOUR SCHEDULE

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. With at least 9 credit hours, of qualifying Prior Learning Credit and an accelerated schedule, you can earn your Master's Degree in as few as 1 year 4 months.*

Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years 8 months.**

*Accelerated schedule to complete requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks per 12-month period.
**Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

Knowledge & Skills

What You'll Learn

The MBA Global Supply Chain Management Specialization from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Business covers the following topics and subjects:

  • Operation Systems
    Evaluate and select an appropriate supply chain transportation strategy based upon factors such as product characteristics, cost, packaging and speed of delivery.
  • Strategic Procurement
    Demonstrate the benefits of key design features including supply chain member collaboration, synchronization and operational transparency to help mitigate supply chain dysfunction.
  • Risk Management
    Assess the probability and impact of potential risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

Accreditation and Recognition Matter

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve.  We're proud to be accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Higher Learning Commission - www.hlcommission.org. 

DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. The University’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

Accredited3 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org.

Student Achievement
At-a-Glance
Embedded Programs

Demonstrate Skills at Every Step

Looking to earn an additional credential? Every course in our online Global Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate program is embedded within our MBA Global Supply Chain Management Specialization and Leadership MBA programs4. Requesting this embedded option can allow you to obtain a graduate certificate on the way to your master's.

Master's
48
Credit Hours
Graduate Certificate
18
Credit Hours

*The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.

Career

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our MBA Global Supply Chain Management Specialization can consider, but are not limited to, the following careers:
  • Global Transportation Management

  • Industrial Production Management

  • Logistics Warehouse and or Distribution Management

  • Loss Prevention Management

  • Operations Analysis and Management

  • Procurement Sourcing Management

  • Purchasing Management

  • Supply Chain Operations Analysis or Management

FAQs: MBA in Global Supply Chain Management

What is an MBA in Global Supply Chain Management?

An MBA in Global Supply Chain Management is a graduate-level business degree that aims to teach students about the complexities of the global supply chain. It covers topics such as shipping and logistics while still imparting a well-rounded set of business learnings that enhance the logistics components of the degree.

How long does it take to get an MBA in Global Supply Chain Management?

At DeVry, you can earn your Master's Degree in Business Administration with a Specialization in Global Supply Chain Management in as little as 1 year and 4 months* with at least 9 credit hours of qualifying transfer credit and an accelerated pace. Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years and 8 months**.

*Accelerated schedule to complete requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks per 12-month period.

**Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

Is it hard to get an MBA in Global Supply Chain Management?

Earning an MBA in Global Supply Chain Management should be no more difficult than earning any other type of MBA. As with any degree program, allowing yourself a proper amount of study time can help make courses more manageable. At DeVry, all our courses are designed to provide you with learning opportunities that can be tackled within a realistic timeframe.

Is global supply chain management a good career to get into?

Global supply chain management can be an excellent career for people who are interested in the flow of goods across the globe. In particular, it can be an excellent option for those who are well organized and wish to help increase efficiency across an organization.

Academic Catalog
2023 - 2024 Academic Catalog
Course Waivers at Keller
Program Guides
Program overview

*Accelerated schedule to complete requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks per 12-month period.
**Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.
1Program and course availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.
2Eligibility and application of course waivers varies based on the type of course waiver credit earned, the student’s enrolled location and/or the student’s state of residence. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog. All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.
3Conferral and Assessment Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.
4Future programmatic changes could impact the ability to earn additional credentials en route to an eligible degree program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.