Operations & Supply Chain Management

Master's Degree Program

Opportunities for graduate studies

The Department of Management presents you with a realistic, relevant and thorough view of people working in organizations. The department accomplishes this objective by providing academic programs at the master's and doctoral levels. At the master's level, programs are offered in health services management, operations and supply chain management, organizational behavior and human resource management, and strategic management. Upon graduation, you will have the opportunity to work in one of the most dynamic business and economic areas of the United States - the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

The UNT College of Business is accredited at the undergraduate and graduate levels by AACSB International - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business [777 South Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730, telephone (813) 769-6500]

Master of business administration

The complexities of the economic, social and scientific world today are increasing the demand for students with advanced business degrees. The overall objective of UNT's master of business administration degree program is to prepare you to serve effectively in the business world or in a business aspect of government or other agency. The specific objectives are:

• to provide you with the theory, principles and knowledge required for effective management of modern business
• to develop an appreciation for the role and responsibilities of business leaders in the social and economic order
• to foster the techniques of basing decisions and actions on careful analysis of pertinent data

M.B.A. concentration in Operations and Supply Chain Management

The M.B.A. with a concentration in operations and supply chain management consists of topics in the design, operation and control of various production systems. Future managers become familiar with broad subject matter in planning and control of production. They learn to successfully cope with the many dynamic problems facing managers today through application of scientific management principles, a systems approach to management and social knowledge.

When you complete an M.B.A. program through the Department of Management, you will have abundant career opportunities. An M.B.A. with a concentration in operations and supply chain management supports growth and development from two perspectives. Individuals with established career paths will have the opportunity to gain a broader, more general perspective necessary for promotion to leading managerial positions. As a professional such as a vice president of manufacturing, operations or materials; production manager; purchasing agent; or quality manager, you will find your career specialization reinforced with an M.B.A. concentration in operations and supply chain management.

If you are preparing to enter the business world, an undergraduate degree and an M.B.A. with a concentration in operations and supply chain management provide an excellent educational foundation. Students graduating from liberal arts, science, community service and technical programs will expand their career opportunities with an M.B.A.

The M.B.A. concentration in operations and supply chain management is designed to serve working professionals in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Professionals bring a rich background of experience to the classroom, which enhances the learning environment and provides a foundation for personal growth. You may complete all requirements for an M.B.A. concentration in operations and supply chain management through evening classes normally taught once a week.

Admission requirements

For admission to the M.B.A. program, you must:

• complete admission requirements for the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies
• submit official GMAT scores to the UNT College of Business
• have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

International applicants should contact the international admissions office at 940-565-2442 for assistance. Any student may start classes as a non-degree student while completing all necessary requirements for full admission. For details on the program, call 940-369-8977 or e-mail the College of Business Graduate Programs office at MBA@cobaf.unt.edu.

Degree requirements

With a strong academic background in a field of business administration, you may be able to complete the M.B.A. degree in 36 hours. These hours consist of the core and concentration courses listed in phase 2 below. You may, however, be required to take some or all of the background courses described in phase 1 if you do not have a background in business administration. Contact the Graduate Programs Office in the UNT College of Business for an assessment of your background. In many cases some or all of these background courses can be waved.

Phase 1: Background courses (16.5 hours maximum)

This course work is offered at the graduate level to minimize the hours required of students:

• ACCT 5020 Accumulation and Analysis of Accounting Data (1.5 hours)
• BCIS 5090 Introduction to Business Computer Information Systems (1.5 hours)
• BLAW 5050 Legal, Regulatory and Ethical Environment of Business (1.5 hours)
• DSCI 5010 Statistical Analysis (1.5 hours)
• ECON 5000 Economic Concepts (3 hours)
• FINA 5040 Introduction to Finance and Financial Mathematics (1.5 hours)
• MATH 1190 Business Calculus (3 hours)
• MGMT 5070 Management Issues (1.5 hours)
• MKTG 5000 Marketing Concepts (1.5 hours)

Phase 2: M.B.A. Program Requirements (36 total hours)

• MBA Core Courses (18 hours)
• ACCT 5130 Accounting for Management
• BUSI 5190 Administrative Strategy
• DSCI 5180 Introduction to Decision Making
• FINA 5170 Financial Management
• MGMT 5140 Organizational Behavior and Analysis
• MKTG 5150 Marketing Management
• Concentration Requirements (15 hours)
• DSCI 5320 Quality Control
• LSCM 5560 Strategic Logistics Management
• MGMT 5240 Project Management
• MGMT 5280 Analysis & Design of Operations Systems
• MGMT 5850 Materials Management
• Professional Field Elective Course (3 hours, selected from below)
• ACCT 5250 Strategic Cost Management
• DSCI 5210 Model-Based Decision Making
• ECON 5850 International Trade
• FINA 5500 International Financial Management

Financial assistance

Many opportunities exist to aid you with the financial requirements associated with completing a M.B.A. degree. Scholarships are offered at the department, college, and university level. For information regarding these scholarships, visit the department's, the college's or UNT's web site.

Full- and part-time M.B.A. students may also be eligible for federal financial aid assistance. Any federal aid information may be obtained by calling Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at 940-565-2302.

Teaching assistantships funded by the department and research assistantships funded by individual faculty research grants may be available. For applications and information on availability, contact the Department of Management at 940-565-3140 or by e-mail at mgmtadv@unt.edu.

Other programs

The M.B.A. with a concentration in operations and supply chain management offers you access to UNT's federation program (a consortium that allows you to take courses from Texas A&M-Commerce and Texas Woman's University to receive full credit toward a UNT degree), opportunities to take elective course work at the School of Public Health in Fort Worth (part of our Health Sciences M.B.A. program), and the UNT/COBA Summer Study Abroad Program. For more information, contact the Department of Management at 940-565-3140 or by e-mail at mgmtadv@unt.edu.

Professional organizations

The Department of Management sponsors the Institute for Supply Management, a student organization that keeps interested parties informed about operations and supply chain management. Membership in this organization provides you with many of the benefits received by members of the professional chapters, including society newsletters, journal publications, networking opportunities, education materials, certification and career guidance. Other benefits available to you include scholarships, corporate sponsorship and paper competitions.