hello! What do you folks think is the best degree for somebody in supply chain - an MS in Supply Chain or an MBA?
I have read a bit here and the MBA seems to be the preferred degree. However, in my organization, there are very few people with MBA's and mostly my coworkers have some kind of MS degree instead. That's why I'm questioning the value of having an MBA for supply chain.
MS in Supply Chain or MBA
Posted Feb 08, 2017 20:26
I have read a bit here and the MBA seems to be the preferred degree. However, in my organization, there are very few people with MBA's and mostly my coworkers have some kind of MS degree instead. That's why I'm questioning the value of having an MBA for supply chain.
Posted Feb 15, 2017 20:07
It really depends on what exactly you're looking for and where you are in your career.
If you've got 4-5 years of experience under your belt, an MBA would probably be a better way to get into upper-management level positions. Plus, you'll most likely have better salary growth with an MBA than with an MS.
With less experience, or with goals of delving deeper into specific aspects of supply chain (analytics, logistics, etc.) go for a specialized MS.
For either degree, you'll want to look at schools with strong backgrounds in tech or quant fields. Think MIT, Penn State, Krannert, etc.
If you've got 4-5 years of experience under your belt, an MBA would probably be a better way to get into upper-management level positions. Plus, you'll most likely have better salary growth with an MBA than with an MS.
With less experience, or with goals of delving deeper into specific aspects of supply chain (analytics, logistics, etc.) go for a specialized MS.
For either degree, you'll want to look at schools with strong backgrounds in tech or quant fields. Think MIT, Penn State, Krannert, etc.
Posted Feb 16, 2017 17:36
Thanks. I have a little over 2 years of experience so would you suggest an MS in Supply Chain? I'm actually really interested in the MS in Supply Chain from MIT.
Posted Feb 20, 2017 20:21
If you can hold off and get another year of work experience, look at MBA options. Otherwise, an MS or other non-MBA grad program in supply chain would be really your only option.
Posted Feb 24, 2017 19:11
Unfortunately due to some things that are beyond my control I can't hold off for another year. Looks like I'll be aiming at an MS option.
Posted Feb 25, 2017 12:57
Take a look at MIT's ZLOG program. It has double degree options with some great European MBAs.
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