Supply Chain Management, MS
Delivered by distinguished supply chain faculty members in one of the best business schools in the U.S., this program can be completed on campus or 100% online. Earn your degree --- and propel your career --- in as little as nine months.
Quick facts
Credits
Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
You discover the technical elements of supply chain and learn how to manage the flow of products and the processes that generate them.
The Master of Science program in supply chain management provides you with an understanding of the role the supply chain manager can play in an enterprise supply chain and in the overall strategy. You are exposed to leading supply chain management operating practices, analysis methods, technology applications and strategy development.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours including the required capstone course (SCM 551)
Required Core (3 credit hours) Other Requirements (12 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
SCM 521 Supply Management and Negotiation (3)
CIS 512 Business Intelligence (3) or SCM 545 Cases in Global Logistics (3)
SCM 515 Decision Models for Supply Chain Management (3)
SCM 532 Supply Chain Cost and Design Issues (3)
SCM 541 Logistics in the Supply Chain (3)
Electives or Research (12 credit hours)
SCM 551 Operations Planning and Execution (3)
Students choose elective and research coursework from a restricted list of approved courses that is available from the academic unit; other coursework may be used with the unit's approval.
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in business, engineering or sciences (such as math or statistics) or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants to the online program must have earned a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and have successfully completed one of the following programs with a cumulative score of 80% or higher: Applicants are required to submit: Additional Application Information Complete application instructions may be obtained from the department's website.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 07/01 | Priority* |
| Session A/C | Online | 07/01 | Priority* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 12/15 | Priority* |
| Session A/C | Online | 12/15 | Priority* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 04/15 | Priority* |
*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space-available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Admission Services.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Graduates have the essential academic preparation to pursue professional careers in purchasing and procurement, operations or logistics. They are well positioned to advance in supply chain management careers across diverse industries and functions, and to pursue careers in management, consulting, business development and supply chain management information technology.
Career examples include:
- logistics manager
- purchasing analyst
- supply chain analyst
- supply chain manager
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
WPC Graduate Programs
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BA 445
wpcareymasters@asu.edu
480-965-3332
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
