The curriculum of the MS Supply Chain Management integrates big data analytics with supply chain quantitative methods, giving you the technical and qualitative skills essential to becoming an expert in the field. Taking ten months to complete, the coursework helps you learn to identify innovative opportunities for supply chain improvements based on data visualization techniques, operations strategy, and core business principles.
Opportunities for professionals with MS Supply Chain Management skillsets have never been greater. From large, multinational businesses to thriving start-ups in the Â鶹ӰԺ/Denver area, Leeds has strong relationships with over 30 companies, agencies and organizations. As a Supply Chain Management graduate student, you’ll receive personalized support connecting you with the resources, organizations, and people to help you expand your network and make your career goals a reality.
Job Search Timeline:
Corporations have varying recruiting timelines and start as early as August. Therefore, we strongly encourage enrolled students to set up an appointment with a member of the Graduate Career Management team soon after orientation concludes to discuss strategy and create an individualized timeline.
Learn more about the services the Graduate Career Management team can offer to help you land your ideal job.
STEM Designation:
The Leeds MS Supply Chain Management program is a STEM-designated degree program that gives international students the benefit of extending their stay in the U.S. by 24 months after graduation to continue their professional training.
Learn more about the STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension.
Key Job Skills Required:
- Ability to build relationships, collaborate and work with cross functional teams
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiating, and influencing skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand, assess, & problem solve by leveraging technical and analytical skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Analyze and report out on measures/metrics
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively (may include planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail)
- Understanding of supply chain management tools, processes and work flows
Sample Job Titles:
Demand Planner
Inventory Specialist
Logistics Analyst
Operations Analyst
Process Analyst
Procurement Agent
Project Manager
Quality Control Analyst
Supply Chain Analyst
Sample Functional Areas:
Inventory & Procurement
Logistics & Distribution
Planning
Quality Control
Average Salary:
The average salary for an MS Supply Chain Management graduate in 2023 was $74,710.
Recent MS Supply Chain Management graduates have secured roles at the following companies:
Arrow Electronics
Atotech
Boeing
Caraway
Gates
Liberty Energy
Lockheed Martin
Medtronic
Navajo Express
Prologis
Seagate
Walmart