
New master’s degree programs in the Michael F. Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma reflect rising needs for trained professionals in supply chain management and business analytics. (File photo)
Two new master’s degree programs offered at the University of Oklahoma reflect effects of the pandemic on the rapidly evolving business world.
According to a release from the Michael F. Price College of Business, the programs focused on supply chain management and business analytics were created in response to growing needs for trained professionals in those areas.
“Any new program we offer must address a significant need within the state and far beyond for highly skilled talent,” Price College Dean Corey Phelps said.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported a projected need for 25-30% more professionals trained in those areas in the coming decade, Phelps noted.
“Graduates of these new programs are sure to be in high demand at attractive salaries in a variety of industries,” he said.
The Master of Science in Business Analytics and Master of Science in Supply Chain Management programs have been geared to provide students with both technical knowledge and business acumen necessary to accelerate careers. They’re to be taught by experienced industry leaders in addition to Price College faculty members.
The programs will be available to students all-online. According to the release, typically they’ll take about 16 months or fewer to complete.
In the supply chain management program, students will gain specialized knowledge of the profession while honing problem-solving and strategic and system-level thinking skills. It was planned to supplement and round out Price College’s accounting, finance and MBA programs.
The master’s in business analytics program focuses on the application of statistical modeling, data warehousing and mining, programming, forecasting, and operations research techniques to analyze business performance. The curriculum focuses on utilizing cutting-edge tools and techniques, including R, Python, SQL, Tableau, Excel and SPSS, to make data-driven business decisions within a variety of industries.
Enrollment is currently open for the fall 2022 semester.
“Our nationally ranked online master’s programs are delivered live in highly engaging, interactive and impactful classes rather than pre-recorded sessions,” Phelps said. “(They’ll) meet students where they are, allowing them to complete their degree quickly. Adding these new fields of study is just one way we are continuing to ensure the enduring global competitiveness of Oklahoma and the nation.”