The Singelyn Graduate School of Business offers a Master of Science in Digital Supply Chain Management (MSDSCM). This graduate degree program is part of Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Business Administration and Singelyn Graduate School of Business, accredited by the AACSB, which ensures that business schools meet the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, curriculum, and learner successSupply chain/logistics is one of the fastest growing sectors of the US economy – especially in the southern California region. From small operations to multi-billion-dollar globalized businesses, supply chain digitalization is an urgent organizational need that will determine the future landscape of industries. This program prepares students to lead organizational transformation by focusing on two main themes – supply chain digitalization and supply chain data analytics. Digitalization based on information technologies such as SAP and Blockchain provides bases for business information exchange while data analytics guides the supply chain decision making.

The Master of Science in Digital Supply Chain Management (MSDSCM) program is either a 12-month full-time (32 credits over 3 terms) or a 21-month part-time (32 credits over 5 terms) cohort-based master's program starting in the fall term every year. Our program is ideal for business professionals who want to build contemporary digital supply chain technology competencies. Our curriculum, which is designed and delivered by our full-time tenure-track faculty, covers not only the supply chain functional areas (procurement, production, logistics, warehousing, quality management, process improvement), but also the latest data-driven technologies (enterprise resource planning, machine learning and data analytics, blockchain technology, etc.), as well as teamwork, leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. The degree granting institution is Cal Poly Pomona's College of Business Administration.

College of Business Administration at Cal Poly Pomona is ranked: 

• No. 3 Top Public School in the West Region (US News)
• No. 3 Most Innovative in the West Region (US News)
• No. 15 Best College by Value in the U.S. (Money Magazine)
• No. 10 Most Transformative College in the U.S. (Money Magazine)

 MSDSCM Program and Digital Transformation Needs

The MS in Digital Supply Chain Management (MSDSCM) program is designed to satisfy emerging educational needs in data-driven supply chain management. Supply chain management, including functions such as logistics, transportation, warehousing, production, and procurement, is currently one of the fastest-growing sectors of the US economy – especially in the southern California region. From small operations to multi-billion-dollar globalized businesses, supply chain digitalization is an urgent organizational need that will determine the future landscape of industries. The program prepares students to lead such organizational transformation by focusing on two main themes – supply chain digitalization and supply chain data analytics. Digitalization based on information technologies provides bases for business information exchange while data analytics guides business decision-making.

Graduates from this program will be able to: 1. Understand supply chain digitalization in-depth from both the information system and the business process innovation views; 2. Lead supply chain changes with data-driven decision-making. The MSCM program is fully aligned with CPP’s polytechnic approach and strategic initiatives in delivering programs that promote integrative learning, discovery, and creativity.

Students that have completed the MITx MicroMasters program in Supply Chain Management, Statistics and Data Science, Data, Economics & Development Policy, or Principles of Management programs may be eligible to transfer up to 9 semester units toward this degree upon meeting the admissions requirements.

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Program Highlights

• AACSB accredited
• STEM program with extended OPT
• Flexible roadmaps – one-year or two-year length
• Competitive program cost
• Strong synergy with business analytics topics such as predictive and prescriptive analytics
• Coverage of state-of-the-art supply chain technologies in blockchain and automation
• Program theme on digital transformation
• Taught by full-time faculty with strong supply chain research backgrounds
• Close connection to national and local businesses with networking events

Accreditation and Rankings

• U.S. News ranked Cal Poly Pomona No. 3 among “Top Public Schools” focused on undergraduates in the western region and No. 14 on the “2021 Best Regional Universities – West” list, from a pool of 128 universities in 15 states. The university was also recognized as one of the “Most Innovative Schools” in the region at No. 3. 
• In Money Magazine’s 2019 ranking of “The Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value” by quality, affordability, and alumni success, Cal Poly Pomona rose to No. 41, up six places from a year ago. In Money’s “Most Transformative Colleges List” for 2019, which was based on the magazine’s “value-added scores for graduation rates, earnings and student loan repayment,” Cal Poly Pomona was ranked No. 14.
• Cal Poly Pomona ranked No. 3 in the nation among the universities that help low-income students find financial success, according to the “2018 Social Mobility Index.” The university is one of only five that has ranked in the ranking’s top 20 for five consecutive years.
• Forbes' third annual America's Best Value College list ranks Cal Poly Pomona among the best in the nation for a student's return on investment. The university was No. 59 among the 300 schools that made the list.

• PayScale names Cal Poly Pomona one of the nation's "Best Value Colleges" in its 2018 College ROI Report. The university is ranked No. 96 nationally based on in-state tuition, moving up from No. 124 in 2017.
• Money Magazine listed Cal Poly Pomona at No. 25 nationally among the 2019 “Best Colleges for Transfer Students.” The outlet started with educational quality, affordability, and alumni success then looked at four and six-year graduation rates as well as the share of transfer students on campus.

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