Online MBA in Supply Chain and Operations

A growing career path in recent years, supply chain and operations management focuses on effectively, efficiently, and sustainably moving goods and services. An online MBA with a concentration in supply chain and operations will empower you with the skills and knowledge you need to pursue a career in this rapidly expanding field, across a wide variety of industries.

In this program, you’ll learn how to:

• Design and enact operational systems in service and manufacturing firms
• Analyze business processes and optimize complex operations
• Understand global supply chain design, sourcing, and vendor management

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World-renowned, full-time Kelley School of Business faculty teach Kelley Direct supply chain and operations courses.

Take your career to new heights

An online MBA in supply chain and operations will prepare you for jobs such as:

• Supply chain analyst
• Operations manager or analyst
• Logistics manager
• Procurement specialist
• Project manager

As a Kelley Direct Online MBA student, you get the dedicated support of an experienced career coach throughout the program and even after graduation. Your coach can help you navigate challenges and opportunities in your current role, as well as carve a path for your future career goals.

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Grow your professional network

Whether you’re taking the next step in your career or navigating a career change, Kelley Direct Student Leadership Associations (SLAs) offer welcoming, supportive networking opportunities with people in your chosen field. Join a range of industry and interest SLAs for in-person and online meetups, discussions, and professional development events.

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Major requirements

You’ll need to successfully complete the second block of the Kelley Direct Integrated Core curriculum before starting supply chain and operations major requirements. Majoring in supply chain and operations requires 12 credits of coursework, making up half of the 24 open elective credits required to earn your Kelley Direct Online MBA.

Required courses (9 credits):

• Supply Chain MGMT Sourcing
• Supply Chain Analytics
• Global Supply Chain Design & Digitalization

The remaining 3 credits can be fulfilled with your choice of supply chain and operations electives.

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Explore more MBA concentrations

The Kelley Direct Online MBA program offers seven different majors to choose from, as well as the option to forgo a major and complete your course requirements with any combination of open electives you choose.

In addition to supply chain and operations, you can also major in:

• Business analytics
• Digital technology management
• Entrepreneurship and corporate innovation
• Finance
• Marketing
• Strategy and leadership

We don’t use an online program manager (OPM): What it means for you and the value of your MBA

At Kelley Direct, our approach to business education is drastically different from any other MBA program. We deliver our #1–ranked online MBA program—with signature in-person experiences and an innovative curriculum taught by full-time faculty—at a much lower price than our competitors. How?

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