Overview

The Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management program is designed to facilitate the needs of working professionals who live and work in the Asia-Pacific region (specifically India, Greater China, South Korea and the United States) who wish to expand their knowledge of the rapidly-changing world of global supply chain management. The program is comprehensive in both academics and practical applications.

Attend Class Anywhere

The program is available both on the USC campus (in-person) and via the internet. Students can choose face-to-face, synchronous or asynchronous modes to attend classes. Two international travel experiences to global distribution hubs are included in the program. Participation in both trips is required for graduation.

Online courses are transmitted from studio classrooms via an extensive internet-delivery system to enable the students to access their classes anytime, from anywhere. Lectures are made accessible for the entire semester, allowing students to review a complex lesson or prepare for exams. All classes are taught in English. Using the internet, students are required to work in teams and are encouraged to interact with the instructors and their classmates. Teaching assistants monitor class-related bulletin boards to provide timely responses to questions asked by students.

Face-to-face discussion sessions and instructional activities are available at local partner institutions to enhance the individual’s learning opportunities. Courses may require in-person midterm and final examinations. These exams will be administered at local partner institutions, requiring that students travel to these locations.

Program Highlights

• Mixture of distance-education and face-to-face learning experiences
• Choice of face-to-face and online in-class formats
• Choice of on-campus (at USC in Los Angeles) and online program options
• Faculty advisement sessions at local locations
• Based in Los Angeles, the program is connected with local partner institutions in S. Korea, India, and China
• Field trips to Singapore and Los Angeles