MG 603. Project Management.3 Credits.
This course goes beyond basic Project Management (PM) competencies for students to learn technology, tools, and techniques applicable in any industry and career. This course decomposes the technical and managerial challenges associated with the field of PM. Students learn how these skills can be applied to produce business/organizational results that require collaborative relationships, leadership, integration, and execution. Students can receive credit for only one of the following courses: MG 603, OL 640 and BAN 669.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: As needed
MG 639. Special Topics.3 Credits.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: As needed
MG 641. AI-Assistant Decision Making in Supply Chains.3 Credits.
This course examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is used to support managerial decision-making in supply chain management. Students explore key applications of AI-assisted decision making in areas such as forecasting, inventory management, sourcing, logistics, and risk management. Designed for graduate students with foundational knowledge of supply chain management, the course emphasizes managerial interpretation and hands-on application, focusing on how AI tools inform decisions rather than advanced programming or proprietary tools. Students learn to use AI-assisted tools to analyze data, evaluate trade-offs, and make justified decisions under operational constraints. In addition, students learn to critically evaluate AI outputs, identify limitations, and determine when managerial judgement or override is required, with attention to governance, risk, and ethical considerations.
Prerequisites: Take MBA 635.
Offered: Every year, Spring
MG 642. Logistics Management.3 Credits.
Logistics ensures the flow of raw materials and finished products in a supply chain. Given the global commerce, the flow of materials has increased the size and complexity of logistical operations. In this course, students develop an understanding of functional areas of logistics: order processing, transportation, inventory, warehousing, materials handling and packaging and facility design. Within these functional areas, students learn to analyze the trade-offs involved with key decisions. The course strongly emphasizes the use of analytical models and methods for the decision-making process. Excel is the platform considered for decision-making purposes.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: As needed
MG 643. Strategic Sourcing and Supply Management.3 Credits.
This course explores strategic sourcing and supply management in the industrial purchasing cycle for operating supplies, raw materials, components and services. The course includes the use of Excel-based analytical models and methods to enhance the decision-making process. Topics include strategic issues relating to the procurement decision process including supplier selection and evaluation, supplier development, make-versus-buy decision, JIT purchasing, e-purchasing and the interrelationships between purchasing and other areas of the organization and the supply chain.
Prerequisites: Take MBA 635.
Offered: As needed