Supply Chain Management US B- Schools

SiddharthK

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Posted Jul 18, 2013 10:23

Hi Ralph/Duncan,

Please suggest decent US B-schools for SCM concentration.
I am interested in pursuing Supply Chain Financial Management.

Profile :
*GMAT : 620
*GPA :3.2

*Work experience : 3.5 years(IT+Family Owned business)
-Prior IT experience in developing CRM systems with Sales Force Automation .I feel CRM experience would complement SCM very well since I would know in and out how the sales process works as well as supplier/vendor management.
-- I am working with Software-based SCM solutions that allow syncing inventory levels and ordering systems for order fulfillment.

*Good recommendations.

*Decent Extra curriculars.

*MBA(SCM) with Finance would allow me to develop skills in budgeting/valuation/earning analysis.

*Career Path post MBA : More flexibility in choosing roles. Supply Chain analyst, Capital budgeting analyst,Financial planning & control analyst. Please give your feedback.:-)

Thanks

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Duncan

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Posted Jul 18, 2013 14:01

There's a lot of discussion about that on this board already. Come back if you have any specific questions after reading through them.

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ezra

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Posted Jul 19, 2013 13:51

What regions are you looking at?

Considering your intended focus, you might check out ASU Carey. The MBA offers a focus in Supply Chain Financial Management, and it's ranked in the FT, has reasonable placement stats, etc.

I'd also suggest looking at the Penn State/Smeal program - it has an MBA concentration in supply chain management. Some curriculum delves into the tools you are discussing - e-based processes, software and technologies, etc.

The Michigan State/Broad MBA concentration in SCM is similar: it covers integrated tools, etc.

There's also an SCM MBA program at Wisconsin that's pretty good.

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SiddharthK

7 14

Posted Jul 30, 2013 20:46

Ezra,Duncan ..

Schools where I intend to apply for MBA in SCM are :
Cleveland State University
Loyola University,Chicago
RIT Saunders
UT Arlington
Bryant university

I will be applying to the above schools for Spring 14 intake.
-Please evaluate the schools for my profile - Safe/Moderate/Ambitious and please suggest other schools for Spring 14 intake.
-I am open to any function post MBA - logistics,manufacturing,retail ,tech or consulting.
-Which of the above schools will be good for Ops/SCM consulting
-Are there any dual programs - MS/MBA (SCM) program ?

I searched other schools on this forum known for their SCM program .Most top ranked schools have fall intake. Due to personal reasons,I won't be able to wait till Fall 14. So, I want to target Jan intake. Thanks a lot guys ....

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SiddharthK

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Posted Jul 30, 2013 22:16

I intend to work in the US for a few years. Which of the above schools have good career services . Thank you

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Duncan

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Posted Jul 31, 2013 14:58

I don't have an opinion on these January intakes.

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SiddharthK

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Posted Jul 31, 2013 21:12

I don't have an opinion on these January intakes.

Duncan,
-Any idea in which regions of US are supply chain jobs primarily concentrated.
-How's SCM job market in US.

Many Thanks

<blockquote>I don't have an opinion on these January intakes.</blockquote>

Duncan,
-Any idea in which regions of US are supply chain jobs primarily concentrated.
-How's SCM job market in US.

Many Thanks

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Duncan

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Posted Aug 01, 2013 10:07

No idea. You can answer these questions yourself by researching using LinkedIn.

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