Master the flow of the global economy. The MBA with a Supply Chain Management Emphasis at Southern Arkansas University prepares you to manage the complex networks that move products from raw materials to the end consumer. In an era of global disruption, businesses need leaders who can optimize logistics, reduce costs, and ensure operational resilience.
Program Format & Flexibility
Whether you are working in a warehouse or a corporate office, our flexible delivery fits your schedule:
- Online: Access 100% of your coursework from anywhere in the world.
- On-Campus: Join us in Magnolia for evening classes that facilitate face-to-face networking.
- Hybrid: Mix and match formats to create a schedule that works for you.
Program Duration & Start Dates
- Duration: Can be completed in as little as 12–24 months depending on course load.
- Start Dates: Rolling admissions with intakes for Fall, Spring, Summer
- Deadlines: * Fall: July 20 | Spring: December 1
- Summer I: April 1 | Summer II: June 1
- Accelerated Master’s Option: SAU undergraduates can fast-track their education by starting MSBA courses during their senior year.
Curriculum
MBA with Supply Chain Management Emphasis Program Requirements (33 Hours)
Core Courses (24 Hours)
- ACCT 6003 – Accounting for Decision Making
- ECON 6003 – Managerial Economics
- FIN 6003 – Managerial Finance
- MGMT 6003 – Strategic Planning & Analysis
- MGMT 6013 – Human Behavior in Organizations
- MGMT 6043 – Business Analytics
- MKTG 6023 – Strategic Marketing
- SCM 6003 – Enterprise Resource Planning
Supply Chain Management Emphasis Courses (9 Hours)
• SCM 6063 – Supply Chain Management
Select 6 hours from the following:
- IS 5323 – Information Systems Analysis
- IS 6023 – IS Research Project
- MGMT 6053 – International Business
- MGMT 6101 / MGMT 6102 – International Studies & Field Experience
- SCM 6013 – Project Management
- SCM 6023 – Supply Chain Sourcing
- SCM 6033 – Supply Chain Security
- SCM 6053 – Supply Chain 4.0 Technologies
- SCM 6063 – Supply Chain Management
- SCM 6073 – Special Topics in SCM
- SCM 6143 – Sustainable Supply Chain Practices
- SCM 6983 – Field Experience in SCM
Admissions
- Online Application: Submit your Graduate Studies Application
- Transcripts: Provide official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
- GPA Requirement: Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (Conditional admission may be available.)
Prerequisites:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university regardless of the undergraduate field of study.
Undergraduate degree other than business, prerequisites would include:
- Six hours Principles of Accounting (or three hours of Survey of Accounting)
- Three hours of upper-level Business Finance or Financial Management
- Three hours of upper-level Statistics
- Three hours of upper-level Microeconomics
Note: In many cases students can be conditionally admitted and complete the prerequisites while beginning the Master’s classes.
Career Outcomes
Supply chain expertise is one of the most recession-proof skill sets in business. Graduates are prepared for:
- Supply Chain Manager
- Logistics Director
- Operations Manager
- Purchasing & Procurement Manager
- Inventory Strategist
The Power of SCM: Supply chain management is currently one of the highest-demand fields in the U.S., with companies prioritizing professionals who can navigate global trade complexities and digital transformation.
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Accreditation
AACSB International (Top 5% of business schools globally)
