2026-2027 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

Supply Chain & Logistics Management (M.S. Program)

Program Rationale:

The Master of Science in Supply Chain & Logistics Management (SCLM) Program is designed to fulfill the educational needs of students and working professionals whose career paths are directed toward management in technologically-oriented organizations.





Outcomes

Apply technology and management principles to supply chain practices

Analyze and solve supply chain problems using continuous improvement

Lead projects and manage relationships with teams and suppliers

Adapt skills to evolving challenges in global supply chains

Communicate effectively with all stakeholders

Outcomes

Outcomes

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must also have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.70 on a 4.00-point scale (where A is 4.00), or its equivalent, and good standing (3.00 GPA) in all post-baccalaureate course work.

The graduate application, application fee, and official transcripts are to be submitted to the Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Office. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Office from each institution attended except Central Connecticut State University.

Contact: 860-832-1830


Applicant Deadlines for the M.S. Supply Chain & Logistics Management program are as follows:

  • August 1 for Fall Semester
  • December 1 for Spring Semester
  • May 1 for Summer Term


International students must apply by the following application deadline (summer term is not available to international students):

  • May 1 for Fall Semester
  • November 1 for Spring Semester


See https://www.ccsu.edu/programs/supply-chain-and-logistics-management-ms/admission-requirements

Course and Capstone Requirements:

The Master of Science in Supply Chain & Logistics Management (SCLM) is a 33-credit master’s, consisting of three different plans. Plan A is 30 credits plus a three-credit thesis; Plan B is 33 credits with a comprehensive exam, and Plan C is 30 credits plus a three-credit applied research project.

a. All three plans have a core curriculum as follows:

SCLM 562Supply Chain Strategy

3

SCLM 563Strategic Logistics Management

3

SCLM 564Quality Systems Management

3

SCLM 565Logistics: Traffic and Transportation

3

SCLM 566Distribution and Warehouse Management

3

SCLM 561Application of Lean Principles

3

or

TM 561Application of Lean Principles

3

SCLM 510Industrial Operations Management

3

or

TM 510Industrial Operations Management

3

b. Directed electives.

SCLM 560Supply Chain Foundations

3

SCLM 596Topics in Supply Chain & Logistics Management

3

TM 570Supply Chain Modeling and Analysis

3

TM 576Autonomous Logistics

3

TM 500Product Life Cycle Management

3

TM 502Human Relations and Behavior in Complex Organizations

3

TM 551Project Management

3

TM 572Innovative Leadership

3

TM 512Principles of Occupational Safety

3

TM 464Six Sigma Quality

3

TM 490Advanced Six Sigma Quality

3

These are graduate courses in technology at the 400- and 500-level, as approved by a faculty advisor. Students selecting Plan A or Plan C will take three courses, and four if the Plan B option is chosen.

c. All three plans have capstone course requirements of 0-3 credits.

Plan A:

TM 599Thesis

3

Plan B:

Comprehensive Exam - credits

Plan C:

TM 595Applied Research Capstone Project

3

Note: No more than nine credits at the 400 level, as approved by the graduate advisor, may be counted toward the graduate planned program of study.

Total Credit Hours: 33