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The nationally ranked Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MS-SCM) degree at ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ equips students with the competencies and tools to lead the transition from physical to digital supply chains. The program provides the flexibility to learn on your schedule with courses delivered 100% online, supplemented by three residential workshops at the beginning, middle and end of the program.
With the industry-driven curriculum, the program emphasizes building resilient, sustainable supply chains that can withstand global disruptions. You'll gain insights into leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making, optimize operations, and create business advantages across industries. By integrating sustainability and resilience into supply chain strategies, you'll be prepared to drive innovation and lead in an era of digital transformation.
Nationally Ranked
Poets & Quants came to campus to talk about how we built a nationally renowned program. .
Ranked No. 7 by Gartner, Inc. (2024)
Gartner, Inc. the world's leading research and advisory company, named ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ's graduate programs No. 7 based on industry value, program size, and program scope
Dr. Mark Barratt and Dennis Oates lead 30-minute sessions reviewing the Graduate School of Management MS & MA programs at ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ including: Master of Science in Supply Chain Management.
With the emergence of Digital Supply Chains in the broader context of the 4th Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), companies need to understand how to transition from their physical to digital supply chains.
Program Highlights:
Industry-driven innovative curriculum and world renowned SCM faculty.
Courses are delivered 100% online with on-campus workshops
Flexibility to learn on your schedule!
Delivered by top faculty from an AACSB-accredited business school and our top ranked Center for Supply Chain management.
One of the Top Centers for Supply Chain Management in the country:
7th Ranked Graduate Supply Chain Management Program - Gartner Inc. 2024
17th Ranked Graduate Supply Chain Management Program - Gartner Inc. 2022
15th Ranked Graduate Supply Chain Management Program - Gartner Inc. 2020
10th Ranked Undergraduate Supply Chain Management Program – Gartner, Inc. 2024
12th Ranked Undergraduate Supply Chain Management Program – Gartner, Inc. 2020
22nd Ranked Undergraduate Supply Chain Management Program – U.S. News & World Report 2023
15th Ranked International Supply Chain Management Program – SCM World 2017
The application for fall 2025 is open and requires the following:
Successfully completed a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.750 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
At least one course in statistics or calculus at the college level.
Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.000 may be asked to supply a GMAT/GRE score if evidence of quantitative work is not reflected in academic course work or professional work experience.
Official Transcripts for all Colleges attended, except Marquette
Resume or job profile
Letters of recommendation are enhancing but not required unless applying for the NMDSI graduate assistantship.
Additional requirements for international students. Please note that the MS in Supply Chain Management is an online program and not aligned with study in the U.S. through a F-1 visa. If international students wish to complete online courses outside the U.S. and to travel to the US for three 2-day workshops, an application is welcome. Additional application materials include:
Two letters of recommendation
Official TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency
Possible interview
Transcript evaluated by a transcript evaluation service. Within the online application, applicants may provide a copy of the transcript evaluation received. ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵaccepts course-by-course evaluations from the services listed below. If admitted, final official transcript evaluations must be sent to the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Graduate School directly from the transcript evaluation service used for your course-by-course evaluation.
1 Upon admission, final official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities, with certified English translations if original language is not English, must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student’s record.
$1,360 per credit for 2024-2025. See cost of attendance for more information.
No student fees or additional costs
Textbooks, accommodation during the three residential workshops and parking are not included. The cost of books varies widely depending on the class. Students should budget $150-$250 on books. Book requirements are listed in CheckMarq.
Tuition Reimbursement: For information regarding corporate tuition reimbursement or sponsorships, please contact your individual company as tuition reimbursement policies vary from company to company. The best place to start is usually your Human Resources Department. We invoice students directly for tuition and they negotiate tuition reimbursement with their firm. For students who sponsor themselves in the program, ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵOffice of Student Financial Aid counselors can assist with financial aid options.
Contact MU Central for information on a tuition installment plan
Financial Aid
The university gives more than $9 million in financial support each year. Availability of aid depends upon your intended program of interest.