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Master of Business Administration
Operations and Supply Chain Management Concentration

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Program Overview

Set yourself apart as a leader in supply chain logistics, optimization, and performance through JWU’s MBA with a concentration in Operations and Supply Chain Management.

This enhanced degree provides an in-depth study of effective business practices and Lean principles and methodologies. The degree’s concentration in operations and supply chain management also delivers a targeted knowledge of logistics strategy, operations management, and systems analysis. This body of knowledge will serve as a benchmark for achievements and a common roadmap for continuous improvement and workforce development.

Developed in partnership with successful industry experts, this master’s degree prepares students to be strategic and creative problem solvers in today’s evolving business landscape.

What Are the Advantages of JWU’s Operations & Supply Chain Management MBA?

Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:

  • Gather, interpret and analyze research to inform decision making at operational and strategic levels of an organization.
  • Use advanced communication skills and awareness of cultural differences in global and domestic business interactions.
  • Analyze problems from a diverse perspective, propose effective solutions and evaluate the impact of executive decisions.
  • Assess and evaluate business entities taking into account cross-functional environments as they affect ethical decision making in domestic and global organizations.
  • Analyze business supply chains and make strategic recommendations for maximizing benefits to all stakeholders.

Program Delivery

Providence students take their MBA foundation, core and capstone courses on campus and their MBA concentration courses online only.

At no time has effective supply chain management been as important as it is today. Supply chain management is a rewarding career path with opportunities in every industry worldwide. ELIZABETH ROBSON, JD, Owner/CEO, JF Moran

Sample MBA — Operations & Supply Chain Management Courses

  • Designing & Managing Supply Chains
  • Global Strategic Sourcing
  • Global Logistics
  • Lean Production & Quality Control
  • Business Policy & Strategy
  • Effective Leadership

For a full course listing, visit the »¨½·Ö±²¥ Catalog:

Featured Faculty

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Nihar Kumthekar

Associate Professor

Kumthekar teaches courses in logistics, operations, and supply chain management at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Associate Professor Tim Howes
Tim Howes

Associate Professor and Faculty Director of MBA Program

Howes has a 20-plus year track record of creating success at emerging consumer and business-oriented companies.

Mary Meixell
Mary Meixell

Dean, College of Business

Dean Meixell teaches operations and supply chain management, project management and management science.

Did You Know?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, finance-related careers are trending, with an average 4% projected growth through 2029.

90% of MBA Operations and Supply Chain Management alumni are working in a field related to their program of study.

Top Occupations for MBA Operations & Supply Chain Management Alumni

  • Buyer and Purchasing Agents
  • General & Operations Managers
  • Compliance Officers
  • Purchasing Managers
  • Economists
  • Project Management Specialists

Top MBA Operations & Supply Chain Management Alumni Skills

  • Forecasting
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Operations Management
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Purchasing

Faculty Contact

Tim Howes, MS
Associate Professor and Faculty Director
MBA Programs
401-598-1404
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