REQUEST TO COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE FOR CURRICULAR IMPROVEMENTS DEPARTMENT: HCoB PROPOSED EFFECTIVE SEMESTER: Fall 2015 COLLEGE: Business PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS Academic Program Substantive Course Changes Misc. Course Changes New degree* New course Title New major* Pre or Co-requisites Description (attach current & proposed) New curriculum* Deletion (required by others) Deletion (not required by others) New concentration* Course #, different level Course #, same level New certificate Credit hours Variable credit New minor Enrollment restriction Credit/no credit Revised major Course-level restriction Cross-listing Revised minor Prefix Title and description COGE reapproval Admission requirements (attach current & proposed) Other (explain**) Graduation requirements General education (select one) Deletion Transfer Not Applicable Other (explain**) Other (explain**) ** Other: Title of degree, curriculum, major, minor, concentration, or certificate: Master of Business Administration This request is for the addition of a Supply Chain Management concentration to the MBA Existing course prefix and #: Proposed course prefix and #: Credit hours: Existing course title: Proposed course title: Existing course prerequisite & co-requisite(s): Proposed course prerequisite(s) If there are multiple prerequisites, connect with and or or. To remove prerequisites, enter none. Proposed course co-requisite(s) If there are multiple corequisites, they are always joined by and. Proposed course prerequisite(s) that can also be taken concurrently: Is there a minimum grade for the prerequisites or corequisites? The default grades are D for undergraduates and C for graduates. Major/minor or classification restrictions: List the Banner 4 character codes and whether they should be included or excluded. For 5000 level prerequisites & corequisites: Do these apply to: (circle one) undergraduates graduates both Specifications for University Schedule of Classes: a. Course title (maximum of 30 spaces): b. Multi-topic course: No Yes c. Repeatable for credit: No Yes d. Mandatory credit/no credit: No Yes e. Type of class and contact hours per week (check type and indicate hours as appropriate) 1. Lecture 3. Lecture/lab/discussion 5. Independent study 2. Lab or discussion 4. Seminar or studio 6. Supervision or practicum CIP Code (Registrar s use only): Chair/Director Chair, College Curriculum Committee Dean : Graduate Dean: Curriculum Manager: Return to dean Forward to: Chair, COGE/ PEB / FS President FOR PROPOSALS REQUIRING GSC/USC REVIEW: * Approve Disapprove Chair, GSC/USC * Approve Disapprove Provost Revised May 2007. All previous forms are obsolete and should not be used.
1. Explain briefly and clearly the proposed improvement. This proposal is to add a concentration in Supply Chain Management (SCM) in the MBA program. The suggested program code for this concentration is MBUM. 2. Rationale. Give your reason(s) for the proposed improvement. (If your proposal includes prerequisites, justify those, too.) In summer of 2014, WMU s undergraduate integrated supply management program was ranked No. 5 on Gartner's Top U.S. Supply Chain Undergraduate University Programs in the United States. In addition to the overall No. 5 ranking, Gartner lists WMU as the leader in its program scope category, a nod to ISM's unique combination of supply chain management, engineering and business education that prepares graduates for challenging and high-paying careers. We want to leverage our reputation in this field by adding an MBA concentration in Supply Chain Management (SCM). While there are a number of supply chain courses in the MBA, there is no formal concentration. The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, and Supply Chain Digest (see references) have identified MBA in Supply Chain as a major growth area for the MBA. The objective of this proposal is to create a concentration using existing business and engineering courses. 3. Effect on other colleges, departments or programs. If consultation with others is required, attach evidence of consultation and support. If objections have been raised, document the resolution. Demonstrate that the program you propose is not a duplication of an existing one. Consultation has taken place between Haworth College of Business and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences on the list of SCM electives. Letters of support from HCoB and CEAS is attached. CEAS courses are on the list of approved electives. 4. Effect on your department s programs. Show how the proposed change fits with other departmental offerings. The proposed MBA SCM concentration uses existing graduate courses in HCoB and CEAS. It allows students to further their understanding of supply chain issues through selection of three existing courses specific to that area of interest. These additions will strengthen the MBA program in an area where there is a growing employer demand and limited supply of students (see references). 5. Effects on enrolled students: Are program conflicts avoided? Will your proposal make it easier or harder for students to meet graduation requirements? Can students complete the program in a reasonable time? Show that you have considered scheduling needs and demands on students time. If a required course will be offered during summer only, provide a rationale. The proposed changes will expand concentration and elective options for new and current students. Proposed electives are current courses which are offered year round which should not impact graduation plans of the students. The three electives will consist of the following: 1. MKTG 6800 - Global Sourcing and Logistics 2. One of the following two technical courses IME 5050 - Continuous Improvement in Operations IME 6450 - Design for Manufacturability 3. One of the following specialized courses: IME 5010 - Survey of Industrial Engineering Topics IME 5050 - Continuous Improvement in Operations IME 5080 - Advanced Quality Management (Preq: IME 5010) IME 6450 - Design for Manufacturability CIS 6400 - Business Analytics MGMT 6200 - ERP System Configuration MKTG 6650 - Global Negotiation
6. Student or external market demand. What is your anticipated student audience? What evidence of student or market demand or need exists? What is the estimated enrollment? What other factors make your proposal beneficial to students? Our audience is working professional who want an MBA in supply chain management. Thanks to advanced technology, a global marketplace, and increased competition, undergraduates and MBAs who have specialized skills in supply-chain management are at an advantage in the job market. According to a study by the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics, nearly 200,000 U.S. supply-chain jobs will go unfilled each year through 2018 for lack of qualified talent (Business Week, 2013). Business Week, the Wall Street Journal and Supply Chain Digest (see references) have also identified MBA in Supply Chain as a major grown area for the MBA. The objective of this proposal is to create a concentration using existing business and engineering courses. We expect around 15-20 students to concentrate in supply chain management. This is based upon the number of students who typically take supply chain related elective courses in the MBA. 7. Effects on resources. Explain how your proposal would affect department and University resources, including faculty, equipment, space, technology, and library holdings. Tell how you will staff additions to the program. If more advising will be needed, how will you provide for it? How often will course(s) be offered? What will be the initial one-time costs and the ongoing base-funding costs for the proposed program? (Attach additional pages, as necessary.) Existing course offerings will be utilized for the concentration; therefore, the impact will be neutral with regard to department and university resources. 8. General education criteria. For a general education course, indicate how this course will meet the criteria for the area or proficiency. (See the General Education Policy for descriptions of each area and proficiency and the criteria. Attach additional pages as necessary. Attach a syllabus if (a) proposing a new course, (b) requesting certification for baccalaureate-level writing, or (c) requesting reapproval of an existing course.) NA 9. List the learning outcomes for the proposed course or the revised or proposed major, minor, or concentration. These are the outcomes that the department will use for future assessments of the course or program. Existing course offerings will be utilized for the concentration; therefore, current learning outcomes for those courses will be adhered to. In addition, the MBA Learning Goals and Objectives will be utilized: Global and Intercultural Competence: develop global business skills - Analyze implications of salient environmental differences for conducting global business - Analyze cultural implications of conducting business globally Professional Communication: be effective communicators - Develop well-researched professional documents - Deliver professional oral presentations Critical & Creative Thinking, Analysis & Problem Solving: be effective decision makers - Select options based on critical analyses - Illustrate the role of information technology in supporting business - Integrate functional business knowledge Civic & Social Responsibility, Ethical Reasoning & Action: be socially responsible - Propose sustainability efforts to be undertaken by an organization - Devise viable solutions to address ethical conflicts - Analyze legal implications of business decisions Leadership and Teamwork: have effective leadership skills - Formulate viable approaches for leading others given their individual leadership styles - Effectively interact in teams; build, direct and facilitate groups in order to utilize members talents to meet attainable goals. 10. Describe how this curriculum change is a response to assessment outcomes that are part of a departmental or college assessment plan or informal assessment activities. This change is in response to: a. HCoB strategic plan objective 2.4: Develop interdisciplinary MBA programs,
b. Goal 3 of the WMU academic affairs strategic plan: Offer distinctive graduate programs that prepare students to be successful in their lives and careers, and position WMU as a leader in graduate education, c. and Job market needs (see references). 11. (Undergraduate proposals only) Describe, in detail, how this curriculum change affects transfer articulation for Michigan community colleges. For course changes, include detail on necessary changes to transfer articulation from Michigan community college courses. For new majors or minors, describe transfer guidelines to be developed with Michigan community colleges. For revisions to majors or minors, describe necessary revisions to Michigan community college guidelines. Department chairs should seek assistance from college advising directors or from the admissions office in completing this section. NA References Di Meglio, F. (June 28, 2013). Supply-Chain Management: The New B-School Must-Have. Business Week. Retrieved October 3, 2014 from http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-06-28/supply-chain-management-the-new-bschool-must-have. Korn, M. (June 5, 2013). The Hot New M.B.A.: Supply-Chain Management. Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 3, 2014 from http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/sb10001424127887324423904578523591792789054 SupplyChainDigest (June 12, 2013). Demand Continues to Exceed Supply, as Salaries for Graduates Continue to Rise; Is Supply Chain Degree the New MBA? Retrieved October 3, 2014 from http://www.scdigest.com/assets/on_target/13-06-12-1.php?cid=7128 OLD CATALOG COPY 5. Concentration Electives (9 hours) Nine credits of elective courses are required. Students may select any 6000+ level courses offered by the Haworth College of Business to meet the elective requirement as long as it is not a course listed in the requirements in sections 1 through 4 above. Students may take one course at the 5000 level from the Haworth College of Business to meet this elective/concentration requirement. Students who select courses from more than one discipline will receive a General Business MBA. Students may choose courses in a specific area to receive an MBA with an area of concentration. Concentrations are available in the areas of Aviation, Computer Information Systems, Finance, Health Care, International Business, Management, or Marketing. Students pursuing a concentration in Marketing must take MKTG 6710 as one of the three electives. Students are considered to be pursuing a General Business MBA until they notify the MBA advisor of a selected concentration. This is an important step to ensure the area of concentration is indicated on transcripts. Students are encouraged to complete at least four of the eight required Business Context and Functional Core courses before taking electives.
NEW CATALOG COPY 5. Concentration Electives (9 hours) Nine credits of elective courses are required. Students may select any 6000+ level courses offered by the Haworth College of Business to meet the elective requirement as long as it is not a course listed in the requirements in sections 1 through 4 above. Students may take one course at the 5000 level from the Haworth College of Business to meet this elective/concentration requirement. Students who select courses from more than one discipline will receive a General Business MBA. Students may choose courses in a specific area to receive an MBA with an area of concentration. Concentrations are available in the areas of Aviation, Computer Information Systems, Finance, Health Care, International Business, Management, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management. Students pursuing a concentration in Marketing must take MKTG 6710 as one of the three electives. Students are considered to be pursuing a General Business MBA until they notify the MBA advisor of a selected concentration. This is an important step to ensure the area of concentration is indicated on transcripts. Students are encouraged to complete at least four of the eight required Business Context and Functional Core courses before taking electives.