Industry Partnerships

Our personalized and industry-focused programs are supported by an extensive network of corporate partners, a high-level Executive Advisory Board, an active group of Alumni, and renowned Faculty.

Integrated Learning Environment

Our curriculum is cross-functional, applied, and collaborative, and it takes an integrated process view of supply chains, including marketing, sourcing, logistics, operations, and customer service. Our extensive applied learning program includes executive speakers, site visits, seminars, case competitions, and global experiences.

Providing Lifelong Supply Chain Management Opportunities

We offer several courses in supply chain management through Executive Education, including: Process and Project Management, Business Operations, and Purchasing and Supply Management.

Placement Success

We have a truly remarkable 100 percent (in some rare cases, just below 100 percent) placement record for our MBA students, year-after-year, both for summer internships and full-time employment. Average starting salaries of our graduates are consistently the highest among our peer schools.

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Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management

The Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management is one of the only endowed, university-based centers specializing in lifelong education in supply chain management in the United States.

Its unique curriculum is cross-functional and takes an integrated business process view of supply chains, including marketing, sourcing, logistics, operations, and customer service. It is a personalized, industry-focused program supported by companies known for supply chain excellence. Students connect with and learn from real-world supply chain leaders and are part of a strong, close-knit community.

Students in the Center acquire deep expertise as a result of the unique interdisciplinary curriculum, renowned faculty, and the learning opportunities gained by interacting with supply chain executives in this environment.

The Grainger Center has deep ties to industry. Its extensive network of corporate partners provides real-world perspective that enhances the curriculum and applied learning program and provides invaluable career guidance to students.

The Executive Advisory Board is comprised of senior executives at leading firms renowned for supply chain management excellence. Throughout the year, board members provide guidance and recruiting opportunities and participate in numerous development activities. Students interact with EAB members during their job search, at speaker events, and at the annual meeting.