Program: Supply Chain Management MS - University at Buffalo - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 09, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

An MS in Supply Chain Management equips you with the knowledge and skills to optimize logistics, procurement and operations in today’s global markets. With an emphasis on data-drive decision-making, technology integration and hands-on learning through case studies and industry projects, you will be prepared for leadership roles in supply chain strategy, operations and analytics across diverse industries.

In Person Program

Required Core (12 credits)

MGO 630LEC - Operations & Service Mgmt Credits: 3
MGO 633LEC - Global Operations Management Credits: 3
MGO 636LEC - Supply Chain Analytics Credits: 3
MGO 638LEC - Logistics Management Credits: 3

Flexcore (3 credits)

Choose at least one course below:

MGO 631LEC - Production and Inventory Planning Credits: 3
MGO 637LEC - Purchasing & Supply Mgmt Credits: 3
MGO 639LEC - Sustainable Operations Credits: 3

Electives (12 credits)

Must include a minimum of two-STEM designated electives and one non-STEM elective.

STEM

IE 551LEC - Simulation & Stochastic Methods Credits: 3
MGO 619LEC - Business Forecasting Credits: 3
MGO 6XX Courses not already taken from Flexcore (3 or 6 Credits)
MGS 613LEC - Database Mgmt Systems Credits: 3
MGS 616LEC - Predictive Analytics Credits: 3
MGS 617LEC - Spreadsheet and Statistical Programming for Business Credits: 3

Non-STEM

MGA 609LEC - Management Accounting Credits: 3
MGG 633LEC - Model Managerial Process Credits: 3
MGG 640LEC - Theory & Practice: Negotiation Credits: 3
MGI 617LEC - Workforce Performance Management Credits: 3
MGO 632LEC - Strategic Quality Management Credits: 3
MGO 634LEC - Project Management Credits: 3
MGO 664LEC - Corporate Innovation Credits: 3
MGO 665SEM - Technological Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
MGS 636LEC - Applied AI for Mangers Credits: 3

Capstone (3 credits)

MGO 647TUT - Supervised Research Credits: 1 - 6

Online Program

Required Core (15 credits)

MGO 630LEC - Operations & Service Mgmt Credits: 3
MGO 633LEC - Global Operations Management Credits: 3
MGO 635LEC - Healthcare Operations Management Credits: 3
MGO 638LEC - Logistics Management Credits: 3
MGO 639LEC - Sustainable Operations Credits: 3

Electives (12 credits)

Must include a minimum of two-STEM designated electives and one non-STEM elective.

STEM

MGS 613LEC - Database Mgmt Systems Credits: 3
MGS 616LEC - Predictive Analytics Credits: 3
MGS 617LEC - Spreadsheet and Statistical Programming for Business Credits: 3

Non-STEM

MGA 609LEC - Management Accounting Credits: 3
MGG 640LEC - Theory & Practice: Negotiation Credits: 3
MGO 665SEM - Technological Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
MGS 636LEC - Applied AI for Mangers Credits: 3

Capstone (3 credits)

MGO 647TUT - Supervised Research Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).