Business Technology Management (Analytics and Enterprise Systems), B.S.B.A., to Supply Chain Management, M.S. Accelerated Program

Saint Louis University’s Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business offers an accelerated B.S.B.A. in business technology management (analytics and enterprise systems concentration) to M.S. in supply chain management program that enables high-achieving students to earn both degrees in an integrated timeframe. Eligible students complete up to 15 credits of graduate coursework during their senior year, with these credits applying to both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. This structure allows SLU students to build on their preparation in analytics, artificial intelligence and enterprise systems while reducing the time and cost required to complete the master’s degree.

The program creates a direct progression from analytics-focused business training to advanced supply chain expertise at Saint Louis University. Students extend their capabilities in data-driven decision-making and enterprise platforms into the analysis and management of global supply chains, including planning, logistics and operations strategy. Graduates are prepared to contribute in technology-enabled roles across operations, logistics, consulting and related fields, with a strong foundation in both digital systems and supply chain execution.

For additional information, see the catalog entries for the following programs:

Business Technology Management (Analytics and Enterprise Systems), B.S.B.A. 

Supply Chain Management, M.S.

Accreditation

The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world’s largest business education alliance and accrediting body of business schools, ensuring continuous quality improvement in terms of curriculum, instructional resources, student selection, career placement and intellectual contributions and qualifications of the faculty. Approximately 5% of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation. 

Admission Requirements

Saint Louis University students pursuing a Business Technology Management, B.S.B.A. degree with the Analytics and Enterprise Systems concentration, who meet the eligibility requirements may apply in the fall semester of their junior year. They must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours, including at least 6 credits of business technology management (BTM) courses, with at least one semester completed at SLU. Students must also have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and a minimum major GPA of 3.00. Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with SLU and the Chaifetz School of Business. 

Program Requirements

Student will meet undergraduate BTM requirements while pursuing the accelerated program. Up to 15 credits of graduate coursework will apply to the undergraduate degree. The following courses are included in the accelerated programs. 

Undergraduate Program Requirement Met by Graduate Course
OPM 3050 OPM 6050
BTM 3810 ITM 6450
BTM 3700 ITM 6400
BTM 4811 or BTM 4812 OPM 6811
3 credits of University Elective ITM 6005

This roadmap is just one example of a semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. There are other plans students can and do take. The plan of study for each particular student is established in consultation with each student’s academic advisor; this roadmap does not replace academic advising appointments.

Roadmap notes:

  • This Roadmap assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
  • Courses/Milestones marked with an “!” are critical and must be completed in the semester listed in the Roadmap to ensure a timely graduation.
  • Course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Plan of Study Grid
Year Four
FallCredits
OPM 6050 Operations Management 3
ITM 6450 Decision Making with Enterprise Systems 3
ITM 6400 Applied Business Analytics 3
ITM 6005 Supply, Demand, and Technology 3
OPM 4440 Sourcing & Strategy 3
 Credits15
Spring
BTM 4700 Machine Learning in Business Analytics 3
BTM 3850 Applied Enterprise Systems Implementation 3
MGT 4000 Strategic Management and Policy 3
OPM 6811 Supply Chain Consulting 3
OPM 4460 Logistics & Warehousing 3
 Credits15
Year Five
Fall
OPM 6600 Pricing & Revenue Analytics 3
OPM 6800 Prescriptive Analytics 3
ITM 6550 Big Data in Organizations 3
OPM or other Graduate Business Electives * 6
 Credits15
 Total Credits45
*

Due to content overlap in OPM 4440 Sourcing & Strategy (3 cr) and OPM 6440 Supply Chain Sourcing & Strategy (3 cr), and OPM 4460 Logistics & Warehousing (3 cr) and OPM 6460 Supply Chain Management (3 cr), students will take additional business graduate electives to substitute for these required graduate courses. 

For questions about undergraduate business programs, please email slubiz@slu.edu or call 314-977-3800.