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
Core Courses (27 hours)
ACCT 6003 – Accounting for Decision-Making
ECON 6003 – Managerial Economics
FIN 6003 – Managerial Finance
MGMT 6003 – Strategic Planning and Analysis
MGMT 6013 – Human Behavior in Organizations
MGMT 6043 – Business Analytics
MKTG 6023 – Strategic Marketing
SCM 6003 – Enterprise Resource Planning
SCM 6063 – Supply Chain Management
Elective Courses (6 hours)
Select 6 hours from the following:
IS 5313 – Data Visualization
IS 6023 – Research Project
MGMT 6053 – International Business
MGMT 6102 – International Studies and Field Experience and MGMT 6101 – International Studies and Field Experience
SCM 6013 – Project Management
SCM 6023 – Supply Chain Sourcing
SCM 6033 – Supply Chain Security
SCM 6053 – Supply Chain Industry 4.0 Technologies
SCM 6073 – Special Topics in Supply Chain Management
SCM 6143 – Sustainable SCM Practices
SCM 6983 – Field Experience in Supply Chain Management
Total Hours – 33
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
The MBA in Supply Chain Management Emphasis is offered by the Rankin College of Business at SAU and is fully accredited by AACSB International, the premier accrediting body for colleges and schools of business. Fewer than 6% of all business programs worldwide are accredited by AACSB, which indicates the quality of our program.
