MS - Logistics Management-Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Logistics

The Master of Science in Logistics Management degree program is designed for professionals seeking a degree that prepares them with specific skills and competencies in logistics management. The logistics management concentration in humanitarian and disaster relief degree program focuses on conflict management, complex emergencies, risk mitigation and emergency procurement and contract management. The objective of the masters in logistics management with a concentration in humanitarian and disaster relief is to meet the growing demand for logistics skills among private, publics and military sectors faced with humanitarian and disaster relief logistical efforts. For members of the Defense Acquisition Workforce or Civilian Agencies Acquisition Workforce, the masters in logistics management with a concentration in humanitarian and disaster relief integrates into both specific requirements of logistics related acquisition specialties and the more general objective to attain a master’s degree in an appropriate discipline.

There are several career paths for individuals who earn a master’s in logistics management, including logistics engineer, materials manager, operations research analyst, purchasing manager, supply chain manager, logistics software manager, industrial engineer and other fields related to logistics management and humanitarian and disaster relief.

Curriculum

Curriculum program plans shown reflect current degree requirements. Previous academic year requirements can be accessed from the catalog page by choosing the appropriate academic year.

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Master of Science in Logistics Management – Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Logistics

The goal of the Master of Science in Logistics Management – Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Logistics is to prepare individuals for advanced leadership positions in the private, public and military sectors with specific skills and competencies in logistics management.

Admission Requirements

The applicant to the program must have a bachelor’s degree; however, the degree need not be in business administration. Students who are graduates from other fields are encouraged to apply. Students with an undergraduate business degree or courses may be able to waive the program prerequisite in the program based on an evaluation of their undergraduate academic transcripts. Prerequisite courses are required of a student whose undergraduate major is outside the business area or who has not previously completed the courses in these prerequisite areas. The exact number of needed prerequisite courses depends on courses completed during the student’s undergraduate studies.

The GRE or the GMAT may be required for admission evaluation purposes. General admission requirements and the process for applying are discussed in the Academic Overview of the university catalog. Individuals who do not meet the stated requirements for regular admission may petition to take graduate courses for credit as a continuing education applicant.

Degree Requirements

The degree of Master of Science in Logistics Management – Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Logistics is conferred upon students who have successfully completed 33 credit hours of graduate coursework plus other course requirements as listed on the student’s approved graduate program plan. Students without adequate undergraduate background will be required to complete the program prerequisites. Students may choose elective courses from several of the management or related academic disciplines by securing approval of both their faculty adviser and academic unit head.

Students with undergraduate credits for courses that they believe are equivalent to the program prerequisites should consult with their adviser concerning waiver of those prerequisites.

Program Prerequisites (noncredit for this program)

Note: In addition, computer literacy is required as a prerequisite. It can be demonstrated by the applicant’s undergraduate coursework, passing a proficiency examination offered by the Extended Studies Division or by completing a suitable computer course.

*MS/LM-HDRL students will not take the Logistics Management capstone course Logistics Policy (MGT 5062).

**Serves as the capstone course for this program.