Master of Business Administration
Operations and Supply Chain Management Concentration
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 quality management principles and methodologies. The degree’s concentration in operations and supply chain management also delivers knowledge of logistics strategy, sourcing, operations management and supply chain design. The body of knowledge covered reflects contemporary frameworks and decision-making strategies related to managing processes within and across businesses.
The concentration was developed with insights from industry representatives- successful experts in their respective fields. This master’s degree prepares students with strategic insights into the role of operations and supply chain in providing competitive advantage in today's ever-changing, and challenging global business environment.
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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.
Sample MBA — Operations & Supply Chain Management Courses
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Featured Faculty
Associate Professor
Kumthekar teaches courses in logistics, operations, and supply chain management at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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.
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.
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Faculty Contact
Tim Howes, MS
Associate Professor and Faculty Director
MBA Programs
401-598-1404
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