Co-developed with industry leaders, Portland State’s MSGSCM curriculum prepares you to advance your career and make an impact in supply chain management today and tomorrow.
The MSGSCM is a 45-credit online program that can be completed in just 18 months from anywhere in the world. You'll gain highly valued skills and full-spectrum expertise through a robust curriculum focused on five essential areas of global supply chain management:
- Global Sourcing
- Global Trade & Logistics
- Closed Loop Supply Chain/Sustainability/Circular Economy
- Advanced Leadership
As a core value of PSU and The School of Business, sustainability is woven throughout the curriculum.
The MSGSCM Program requires synchronous in-person completion of a two-week Asia Field Study. The field study rounds out your perspective with first-hand insights into innovative supply chain strategy and operations.
MS in Global Supply Chain Management Schedule
Orientation
Orientation is an important part of the MS in Global Supply Chain Management experience and is required for all students. Our admission cycle is available in the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms, and New Student Orientation normally takes place two to three weeks before each term starts.
Early Career and Career Changer Bootcamp
The Early Supply Chain Career Bootcamp is required for select students. Students will be informed whether this applies to them at the time of admission and will find details in their admission letter. Boot camps are usually offered three weeks before the fall, winter, and Spring term starts.
Visit the Bulletin for course details.
Sample Schedule for Students Starting in the Fall
| Year 1 | Courses |
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| Fall | Principles of Strategic Global Sourcing: GSCM 511 (4)
New Product Introduction & Innovation: GSCM 573 (4)
Digital Technology Seminar: GSCM 507 (1) |
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| Winter | Principles of Strategic Global Logistics: GSCM 513 (4)
Business Analytics I: GSCM 571 (4) |
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| Spring | Supply Chain Strategy: GSCM 520 (2)
Ethics and Leadership: GSCM 522 (2)
Business Analytics II: GSCM 572 (4) |
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| Summer | Global Supply Chain International Field Study: GSCM 517 (4) |
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| Year 2 | Courses |
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| Fall | Global Supply Chain Negotiations: GSCM 519 (4)
Sustainable Reverse Logistics & CLSC: GSCM 514 (4) |
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| Winter | Global Case Studies: GSCM 515 (4)
Supply Chain Capstone Consulting Experience: GSCM 525 (4) |
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Sample Schedule for Students Starting in the Spring
| Year 1 | Courses |
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| Spring | Supply Chain Strategy GSCM 520 (2) Ethics and Leadership GSCM 522 (2) Global Case Studies in Supply Chain Management GSCM 515 (4) |
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| Summer | No Classes |
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| Fall | Principles of Strategic Global Sourcing: GSCM 511 (4) New Product Introduction & Innovation: GSCM 573 (4) Digital Technology Seminar: GSCM 507(1) |
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| Year 2 | Courses |
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| Winter | Principles of Strategic Global Logistics: GSCM 513 (4) Business Analytics I: GSCM 571 (4) |
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| Spring | Business Analytics II: GSCM 572 (4) Global Supply Chain Negotiations: GSCM 519 (4) |
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| Summer | Global Supply Chain International Field Study: GSCM 517 (4) |
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| Fall | Sustainable Reverse Logistics & CLSC: GSCM 514 (4) Supply Chain Capstone Consulting Experience: GSCM 525 (4) |
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Visit the Bulletin for course details.
Asia Field Study
Enrich your industry expertise with first-hand insights into leading-edge supply chain strategy and operations in Vietnam. Part of the MSGSCM curriculum, this short-term international field study will give you the opportunity to see innovative supply chains up close, network with global industry leaders, and connect with your cohort face-to-face.
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