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2018-2019 Florida Tech Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Global Supply Chain Management, M.B.A.


Major Code: 8317 Degree Awarded: Master of Business Administration
Delivery Mode(s): Online Age Restriction: Yes
Admission Status: Graduate  Location(s): Florida Tech Online
Admission Materials: GMAT, GRE recommended

The Master of Business Administration – Global Supply Chain Management degree program may be completed in two years or less and provides the high-level knowledge and range of skills necessary to meet the challenges of today’s complex global business. Rooted in the case method approach, this intensive program offers a uniquely collaborative, hands-on education.

The global supply chain management specialization provides managers the opportunity to understand and acquire the knowledge necessary to make decisions in emerging markets. The program is designed for managers who want to attain a rigorous business degree, understand lean initiatives and possess global relationship management attributes. The skill sets and knowledge acquired during the program are necessary components in today’s competitive and increasingly globalized workplace.

Admission Requirements

The applicant to the master of business administration program must have a bachelor’s degree; however, the degree need not be in business administration. Applicants who are graduates of non-business programs are also encouraged to apply. An applicant is assigned an advisor soon after acceptance into the M.B.A. program, and should meet with the advisor to prepare a program plan outlining the courses needed for the M.B.A. degree.

The admissions decision is based on a review of the application documentation including work experience, academic performance, references and written statement of purpose. Although taking the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is not a requirement, it is highly recommended for admission consideration. Individuals who take the GMAT and obtain a satisfactory score can compensate for other criteria in their application (such as academic performance or work experience). Preference for graduate scholarships will be given to applicants who take the GMAT.

Curriculum


Not all courses are offered online every term. See this two-year course offering projection and remember to check prerequisites/co-requisites before registering.

Program Prerequisites


The following foundation courses are considered prerequisites to this program and will be waived for any student with an undergraduate degree in business or who has taken undergraduate courses in accounting, economics and finance with a minimum grade of B.

Core Courses


The M.B.A. degree requires completion of a common set of six core courses including the capstone course in strategic management, and an additional two directed electives (BUS 5000-level or higher) chosen with the approval of the faculty advisor. These required courses are designed to prepare the student to respond to the complex business decisions that arise in today’s rapidly changing environment. As such, these courses incorporate either case studies or projects that require extensive qualitative and/or quantitative analysis.

Directed Electives


Six credit hours of directed electives (BUS 5000-level or higher) are required if BUS 5601 Essentials of Business Development 1  and BUS 5602 Essentials of Business Development 2  are waived.

Total Credits Required: 36