Impact-focused teaching: How we built a research-driven, student-favorite course

This article describes the development of an innovative master's level course in Supply Chain Management that aims to bridge the gap between academic research and societal impact. Rooted in faculty expertise, the course presents several “Advanced Topics” in Operations and Supply Chain Management and promotes critical reflection on their relevance to real-world challenges. We discuss the rationale behind the course, its structure, assessment design, and the strategies used to ensure academic rigor. Additionally, we reflect on both lecturer and student experiences with the course.