Supply Chain graduate students build solutions for industry.
Our Master of Science in Supply Chain Management students assess, design and develop practical solutions for industry problems through capstone projects during the fall, spring and summer semesters.
- Do you have a strategic and/or operational project or challenge to address?
- Do you want to be exposed to new ideas, trends and tools and learn how they may fit into your organization?
- How about meeting and observing upcoming supply chain talent on the job?
A capstone project is:
- A free service to companies that do not have the time or resources to work on supply chain problems.
- A semester-long collaboration between our graduate students and industry for designing SCM solutions.
- Completed by a team of graduate students and faculty.
A capstone project has:
- An adjustable scope defined by the company’s team.
- A built-in data confidentiality management plan.
- Flexible duration and calendar.
- A dedicated faculty serving as a coach.
| Semester | Duration | Client Company Commitment |
|---|---|---|
| Spring/Fall | 15 Weeks | 20-30 hours |
How It Works
- The company assigns a Subject-Matter Expert (SME) to facilitate the project.
- The company gains access to a team of four to six students. Only the team lead will be the point of contact for the company SME.
- The SME meets with the team on a weekly basis (about an hour; on-site face-to-face meetings preferred) to ensure students are on track in developing a solution.
- The team may also schedule additional meetings with the SME to provide status updates, to seek answers to questions regarding the project, for site visits and more.
- Students are graded based on project deliverables and the SME’s assessment.
Confidential Project Deliverables
- A 30-45-minute presentation on analysis, findings and recommendations.
- A comprehensive final project report.
Benefits
- Students obtain valuable practical experience and transferable skills.
- Companies gain direct interaction with UT Dallas students and future professionals.
- Everyone gains exposure to new strategies, concepts and solutions.
