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Master of Science in Supply Chain Management

An Integrated Approach to Supply Chain Excellence

Overview

When it comes to creating transformational leadership in supply chain management, Michigan State University’s Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program sets the standard as the top-ranked graduate program for experienced SCM professionals to gain a deeper understanding and application of supply chain strategies and technologies. Designed for working professionals, the online with residency session format uniquely combines convenience and collaboration allowing students to get the most out of their M.S. in Supply Chain Management experience.

With a leading supply chain curriculum developed and taught by the academic thought leaders in the field, the program ranks as #1 in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Supply Chain/Logistics Graduate Degree Programs for the fifth consecutive year — 2018-2022.

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The Broad College of Business has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1953.

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Online with residency session program format combines online courses with strategically placed face-to-face sessions is designed with working professionals like you in mind. It is comprised of 31 credit hours that can be finished in under two years. Interactive case studies, breakout sessions and simulation assignments on-site allow you to work alongside a network of fellow supply chain professionals, providing an invaluable hands-on, face-to-face applied learning experience unlike any other.

  • Online with residency sessions
  • 3 collaborative three-day weekend sessions onsite*
  • Less than 2-year completion time
  • 31 credits

*The health and safety of our students is a top priority. We will continue to evaluate if we will be able to hold mandatory onsite sessions, or if this will move to a live online session due to COVID-19 and will notify students as soon as possible.


Who You’ll Learn From

You will have the opportunity to learn from MSU’s award-winning faculty, industry-renowned thought leaders who provide a firm foundation of both academic and applied education. Through extensive academic knowledge and innovative supply chain concepts and research, the program faculty and curriculum prepare you to maximize performance within your organization and lead the supply chain of the future.

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Who You’ll Learn With

A diverse, passionate, team-oriented network of supply chain managers and leaders like yourself who desire to positively impact their daily performance, while preparing for success in future stages of their supply chain management careers.

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What You’ll Learn

Designed to help you develop a “big picture” understanding of supply chain management, this program features cross-functional courses that focus on the relationship of supply chain management to information technology and innovation processes. You’ll discover valuable supply chain management strategies and practices that can positively impact your daily performance and prepare you for success in future stages of your supply chain management career.

  • Ways to drive innovation and vision for your organization
  • How to develop and implement integrated supply chain strategies
  • The relationship of supply chain management to information technology and innovation processes
  • The role of supply chain management in enterprise strategy
  • Ways to improve supply chain management operating practices
  • How to use supply chain management analytical methods
  • Technology applications for supply chain management
  • Methods for controlling the flow of information, materials and services

 

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Who Should Enroll

This program is designed for supply chain managers and mid-to top-level executives with several years of supply chain management experience or several years of other functional management experience.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 2 years minimum professional supply chain work experience
  • High degree of advancement potential into an organizational leadership role
  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university or college
  • 3.0 minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA)
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Tuition
Total Credits Needed
36

* Tuition is determined by the University and does not include books or other fees that may apply. These rates are subject to change at any time during the program or enrollment process.

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