The MS in GSCM Program focuses on topics like strategic procurement, outsourcing, logistics and distribution, the role of information technology in managing global supply chains and how these impact the process of developing new products. In addition, we aim to provide the students with a framework that integrates different topics and an understanding of the trade-offs and relationships between these topics. Students take a total of 30 units over 18 months or 4 semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall). On-campus students take 19.5 units of required coursework and select 10.5 units of electives, while online students take 22.5 required units and choose 7.5 units of electives. Please find below sample course schedules for the online and on-campus programs. The courses listed and the time when they are taken may change from year to year.
Sample Executive Online Curriculum
| YEAR 1 | FALL | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| GSBA 534 | Operations Management | 3 |
| GSBA 542 | Communications for Management | 1.5 |
| ISE 583 | Enterprise Wide Information Systems | 3 |
| DSO 557a | Global Supply Chain Management in International Settings | 1.5 |
| YEAR 1 | SPRING | |
| DSO 581 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| DSO 549 | Application of Lean Six Sigma | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| YEAR 1 | SUMMER | |
| DSO 520 | Project Management | 3 |
| DSO 580 | Logistics Management | 3 |
| YEAR 2 | FALL | |
| DSO 557b | Global Supply Chain Management in International Settings | 1.5 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 1.5 | |
| M.S. GSCM | TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED | 30 |
| ELECTIVE CHOICES | MUST COMPLETE 7.5 UNITS | |
|---|---|---|
| ISE 513 | Inventory Systems | 3 |
| ISE 514 | Advanced Production Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
| DSO 505 | Sustainable Supply Chains | 1.5 |
| DSO 506 | Sourcing and Supplier Management | 1.5 |
| DSO 528 | Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, and Data Mining | 3 |
| DSO 547 | Designing Spreadsheet-Based Business Models | 3 |
| DSO 599 | Special Topics | Varies |
| ISE 513 | Inventory Systems | 3 |
| ISE 514 | Advanced Production Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
| ISE 527 | Quality Management for Engineers | 3 |
| ISE 544 | Management of Engineering Teams | 3 |
*For detailed list of elective choices, please refer to the USC Catalogue
**Not all classes may be offered online every semester. Online students who are local to Los Angeles may work with staff regarding taking approved electives on-campus.
Sample On-Campus Curriculum
On-campus students may choose from one of two options for spreading out their electives. All students will take a 3-unit elective during the Spring, at least one 3-unit elective (online) in Summer, and a 1.5 unit elective in their final semester. For Option 1, students take a 3-unit elective during their first semester, while in Option 2, students take 2 online electives in Summer.
| FALL | UNITS | |
|---|---|---|
| GSBA 534 | Operations Management | 3 |
| DSO 547 | Designing Spreadsheet Modeling | 3 |
| GSBA 542 | Communications for Management | 1.5 |
| DSO 557a | Global Supply Chain Management in International Settings | 1.5 |
| Elective (Option 1 only) | 3 | |
| SPRING | ||
| DSO 549 | Application of Lean Six Sigma | 3 |
| ISE 583 | Enterprise Wide Information System | 3 |
| DSO 581 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Elective (Option 1 & 2) | 3 | |
| SUMMER | ||
| Elective - online (Option 1 & 2) | 3 | |
| Elective - online (Option 2 only) | 3 | |
| Internship (recommended) *International students must complete 2 semesters of courses before they are eligible for internship. | ||
| FALL | UNITS | |
| DSO 557B | Global Supply Chain Management in International Settings | 1.5 |
| Remaining Elective | 1.5 | |
| Internship (recommended) | ||
| M.S. GSCM | TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED | 30 |
| SAMPLE ELECTIVE CHOICES | MUST COMPLETE 10.5 UNITS | |
|---|---|---|
| 500-LEVEL DSO Courses | Many options (Some examples: Business Analytics, Sustainable Supply Chains, Project Management, Global Healthcare Operations Management) | Units vary (1.5 or 3) |
| ISE 513 | Inventory Systems | 3 |
| ISE 514 | Advanced Production Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
| ISE 527 | Quality Management for Engineers | 3 |
| ISE 544 | Management of Engineering Teams | 3 |
| CE 589 | Port Engineering: Planning and Operations | 4 |
| MOR 569 | Negotiations and Deal-Making | 3 |
*For more of our many electives options, please refer to the USC Catalogue
