Supply Chain Management

About this opportunity

The Department of Supply Chain Management advances knowledge in global supply chain management while focusing on issues of practical importance. Our faculty is globally recognized for expertise in procurement, supply management, operations management, logistics, and supply chain performance optimization Graduates from the supply chain program are consistently being sought by top American and Global companies. Supply Chain Management is central to most organizations' effectiveness (manufacturing and service businesses and not for profit organizations), hence the increasing need for supply chain management graduates.

Thesis

A typical thesis would be done on a topic within the supply chain management field. It could be as a result of a problem or an issue that the student has noticed, encountered or read about. It would involve the identification of the research problem, literature review around the subject and some field study if applicable (i.e. qualitative or quantitative data collection). The Barrett student will be expected to discuss their idea with the FHA who may be able to guide the student to an appropriate faculty to act as the thesis director. The research will culminate in a final thesis document that will be defended through an oral presentation by the student. For general college information on W. P. Carey thesis projects, including how to obtain permission to enroll in thesis credit, click here.

Academic Preparation

A background in supply chain management or other appropriate Carey track is required. Students are encouraged to get involved in honors sections, contracts, research, internships and leadership opportunities early in their academic careers. These experiences help students build relationships with faculty and discover thesis topic ideas. 

Recommended Timeline

For a thesis defense or submission planned for the spring semester, it is advisable for students to begin working on their thesis in the summer preceding the year of the defense. 

Other Honors Opportunities

Additionally, W. P. Carey is proud to offer a specialized honors version of core business curriculum. This honors version, offered in Fall and Spring semesters, takes a deeper dive into course material and allows students to engage on a higher level with their faculty and peers. Students of all business majors are able to access these courses:

• ACC 261 Honors Fundamentals of Financial Accounting covers ACC 231/232
• ACC 271 Honors Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting covers ACC 241/242
• CIS 236 Honors Information Systems covers CIS 105 & 236
• ECN 231 Honors Business Statistics covers ECN 221
• FIN 303 Honors Finance covers FIN 300/302
• MKT 303 Honors Marketing Theory & Practice covers MKT 300/302
• MGT 303 Honors Organizational Strategies/Leadership covers MGT 300
• SCM 300 Honors Global Supply Operations - there is a specific honors section of SCM 300 for Barrett students to enroll. Take this section for honors credit.