Emory University

What you'll study

The curriculum combines core business disciplines with specialised coursework in operations, supply chain and organisational management. Core topics typically cover strategic management, managerial accounting and finance, marketing fundamentals and organisational behaviour to build a broad managerial foundation.

• Operations Management: process analysis, capacity planning, quality management and operations strategy.
• Supply Chain and Logistics: inventory management, distribution strategy, procurement and global supply chain design.
• Analytics and Decision Making: quantitative methods, data-driven decision tools and operations research techniques.
• Organisational Behaviour and Leadership: team dynamics, organisational change, negotiation and leadership development.
• Strategy and Innovation: competitive strategy, business model design and translating operations into strategic advantage.

Instructional formats include case studies, hands-on projects, simulation exercises and team assignments. Many students engage in experiential opportunities such as field projects with partner companies, consulting practicums, capstone projects and internships to apply theory to real operational challenges.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold an accredited bachelor's degree. Admissions committees look for a strong academic record and evidence of quantitative aptitude. Professional experience in business, operations, engineering or related fields strengthens an application but some cohorts also include recent graduates with relevant internship experience.

• Application materials: academic transcripts, a current résumé, one or more letters of recommendation, and a personal statement outlining goals and fit.
• Standardised tests: competitive GMAT or GRE scores are commonly submitted; consult the school for current testing policies.
• Interview: candidates are often invited to interview as part of the final selection process.

Career prospects

Graduates move into roles that combine management responsibility with operational oversight in a variety of sectors. Typical positions include operations manager, supply chain manager, process improvement lead, operations analyst, product operations manager and management consultant focused on operations or transformation.

Alumni work across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, retail, healthcare, technology and financial services. The programme also equips entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to design scalable processes and operational models for new ventures or growth initiatives.

Why study at Emory University

Emory’s business programmes are delivered within the Goizueta community, which emphasises leadership development, ethical decision‑making and close interaction with faculty. Located in Atlanta, students benefit from proximity to major corporate headquarters, logistics hubs and a diverse professional ecosystem for internships and employer engagement.

The school supports students with career services, a robust alumni network and opportunities for cross‑disciplinary collaboration with other Emory schools. Faculty research and practitioner connections ensure that coursework draws on contemporary operations practice and strategic thinking, helping graduates move quickly into impactful operational and managerial roles.