Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Bio
As the Director of the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management and as an instructor in the Marketing and Supply Chain Management division for the University of Oklahoma in the Michael F. Price College of Business, Natasha Poularikas runs the master’s program and generates materials for and teaches upper-level business courses. She also serves as a corporate board member for MidFirst Bank. In addition, Ms. Poularikas serves as a faculty advisor for the university’s Association for Operations Management (APICS) and the Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence (WISE) student clubs. Concurrently, as a Ph.D. in Business candidate at Oklahoma State University, she challenges herself to learn and grow in the same manner she encourages her students.
Previously, Ms. Poularikas analyzed model performance on voluntary and involuntary prepayment vectors for mortgage-backed securities as a Senior Quantitative Analyst in MidFirst Bank’s Servicing Acquisitions department. Prior to MidFirst Bank, she gained extensive global exploration strategic planning experience in the oil and gas industry at Hess Corporation, including portfolio optimization, Monte Carlo analysis, capital utilization studies, competitor benchmarking assessment, and $1B+ annual capital budgeting process management.
Ms. Poularikas’ early career background includes being selected for the newly created Exploration Group’s Planning Advisor role at Burlington Resources and as a JPMorgan Investment Banking Associate in New York.
With a drive to excel and succeed, Ms. Poularikas earned an MBA from Vanderbilt University after graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. A full scholarship track and field athlete, an All-Academic SEC Conference member, a National Collegiate Mathematics Award winner, and an Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society member represent some of her key academic highlights and achievements.
In the community, she volunteers as the Healthy Schools OK Board of Director’s Vice President, as a member of Palomar’s finance committee, and as the GLOW Foundation Global strategic outreach advisor, where she is energized by the empowering of others to achieve their personal goals.
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
None.
Course Materials
- Sunil Chopra’s Supply Chain Management, 7th edition, ISBN 0134731883
- Kaltura Capture
There are also numerous cases and other readings. These will be provided to you in the course modules.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | Calculations quizzes on SCM scenarios. | 10% |
| Discussions | Podcast reflections and questions for the Class Session. | 10% |
| Weekly Assignments | Answers to end-of-chapter questions from SCM textbook and other work. | 20% |
| Supply Chain Specialization Report | Group written report on one example of the three functional areas of SCM. | 20% |
| Supply Chain Specialization Presentation & Discussion | Group video presentation with slide deck summarizing key features of the written report. Groups will post their presentation to a discussion to which the whole class can respond. | 15% |
| Participation | Class Session participation and completion of in-class activities. | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
Quizzes
Our weekly quizzes will provide you with practice calculations for supply chain situations. You will use provided Excel data to make calculations and answer specific questions.
Discussions
Our weekly discussions will ask you to respond to specific questions about the MIT Supply Chain Frontiers podcast. You can also share questions and/or connections to the other course materials for us to discuss during the Live Session.
Chapter Questions Assignment
Each week, you'll answer end-of-chapter questions from our SCM textbook. These questions will help you apply your knowledge from your reading and prepare for our Live Session discussion and activities.
Participation
I expect you to attend our Class Sessions weekly to participate in our discussions and activities. You earn course participation points by attending the Class Session, which will cover exciting and important content relevant to this course.
Group Project-Written Report and Presentation
Our culminating course project will involve working in a group to create a written report and presentation. You and your group will be assigned to research a current topic in one of the three functional areas of supply chain management. You'll submit this report and PPT by the sixth Class Session, where we will present your assigned topics.
Course Policies
Communication
The easiest way to communicate course questions is through the Course Help Board. I check this board regularly and encourage you to interact with your peers to answer questions. You can also contact me with individual/personal questions by email, and I will respond ASAP.
Late Policy
Our course is organized so that our assignments build on each other. Assignments will be accepted late with a 20% penalty for each late day.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Land Acknowledgement
Long before the University of Oklahoma was established, the land on which the University now resides was the traditional home of the “Hasinais” Caddo Nation and “Kirikirʔi:s” Wichita & Affiliated Tribes.
We acknowledge this territory once also served as a hunting ground, trade exchange point, and migration route for the Apache, Comanche, Kiowa and Osage nations. Today, 39 tribal nations dwell in the state of Oklahoma as a result of settler and colonial policies that were designed to assimilate Native people.
The University of Oklahoma recognizes the historical connection our university has with its indigenous community. We acknowledge, honor and respect the diverse Indigenous peoples connected to this land. We fully recognize, support and advocate for the sovereign rights of all of Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations. This acknowledgment is aligned with our university’s core value of creating a diverse and inclusive community. It is an institutional responsibility to recognize and acknowledge the people, culture and history that make up our entire OU Community.
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Student Handbook
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Online Library
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Copyright Statement
Sessions of this course may be recorded or live-streamed. These recordings are the intellectual property of the individual faculty member and may not be shared or reproduced without the explicit, written consent of the faculty member. In addition, privacy rights of others such as students, guest lecturers, and providers of copyrighted material displayed in the recording may be of concern. Students may not share any course recordings with individuals not enrolled in the class or upload them to any other online environment.
Academic Integrity
As a member of the OU community, it is your responsibility to protect your educational investment by knowing and following the rules. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
Academic honesty is incredibly important within this course. Cheating is strictly prohibited at the University of Oklahoma, because it devalues the degree you are working hard to get. Should you know of someone else engaging in academic misconduct, please report it to your instructor or directly to the Office of Academic Integrity. Your instructor has a professional obligation to report academic misconduct.
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
Religious Observance
It is the policy of the University to excuse the absences of students that result from religious observances and to reschedule examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays, without penalty. [See Faculty Handbook 3.15.2].
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is committed to supporting students with disabilities to ensure that they are able to enjoy equal access to all components of their education. This includes your academics, housing, and community events.
If you are experiencing a disability, a mental/medical health condition that has a significant impact on one or more life functions, you can receive accommodations to provide equal access. Possible disabilities include but are not limited to learning disabilities, AD(H)D, mental health, and chronic health. Additionally, we support students with temporary medical conditions (broken wrist, shoulder surgery, etc.) and pregnancy.
To discuss potential accommodations, please contact the ADRC at 730 College Avenue, (phone) 405-325-3852, or adrc@ou.edu.
Title IX Resources
Anyone who has been impacted by gender-based violence, including dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, harassment, and sexual assault, deserves access to resources so that they are supported personally and academically.
The University of Oklahoma is committed to offering resources to those impacted, including: speaking with someone confidentially about your options, medical attention, counseling, reporting, academic support, and safety plans. If you would like to speak with someone confidentially, please contact OU Advocates (available 24/7 at 405-615-0013) or another confidential resource (see "Can I make an anonymous report?").
You may also choose to report gender-based violence and discrimination through other means, including by contacting the Institutional Equity Office (ieo@ou.edu, 405-325-3546) or the police (911).
Because the University of Oklahoma is committed to the safety of you and other students, I, as well as other faculty, Graduate Assistants, and Teaching Assistants, are mandatory reporters. This means that we are obligated to report gender-based violence that has been disclosed to us to the Institutional Equity Office. This includes disclosures that occur in class discussions, writing assignments, discussion boards, emails, and during Student/Office Hours.
For more information, please visit the Institutional Equity Office.
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Mental Health Support Services
If you are experiencing any mental health issues that are impacting your academic performance, counseling is available at the University Counseling Center (UCC). The Center is located on the second floor of the Goddard Health Center, at 620 Elm Rm. 201, Norman, OK 73019. To schedule an appointment, call 405-325-2911. For more information, please visit the University Counseling Center.
Final Exam Preparation Period
Pre-finals week will be defined as the seven calendar days before the first day of finals. Faculty may cover new course material throughout this week. For specific provisions of the policy please refer to OU's Final Exam Preparation Period policy.
Course Summary:
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