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
- Supply Chain Analysis, Strategy, Simulation & Modeling
- 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. Spring Term orientation typically takes place in March and Fall Term orientation typically takes place in September. Dates will be communicated to admitted students.
Early Career 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. Spring Term boot camp typically takes place in March and Fall Term boot camp typically takes place in September.
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 | Global Leadership & Ethics in Supply Chain Management: GSCM 522 (2)
Business Analytics II: GSCM 572 (4)
Global Supply Chain Strategy: GSCM 520 (2) |
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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 Contract Negotiations: GSCM 519 (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 | Global Leadership & Ethics in Supply Chain Management: GSCM 522 (2)
Global Supply Chain Managerial & Cost Accounting: GSCM 512 (4)
Global Supply Chain Strategy: GSCM 520 (2) |
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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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| Winter | Principles of Strategic Global Logistics: GSCM 513 (4)
Business Analytics I: GSCM 571 (4) |
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| Year 2 | Courses |
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| Spring | Global Case Studies in Supply Chain Management: GSCM 515 (4)
Business Analytics II: GSCM 572 (4) |
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| Summer | Global Supply Chain International Field Study: GSCM 517 (4) |
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| Fall | Global Supply Chain Negotiations: GSCM 519 (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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