Supply Chain Management, MS
Business, Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, approved for STEM-OPT extension
Delivered by world-renowned 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.
Students 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 students with an understanding of the role the supply chain manager can play in an enterprise supply chain and in the overall strategy. Students are exposed to leading supply chain management operating practices, analysis methods, technology applications and strategy development.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: West Valley or Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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.
30 credit hours including the required capstone course (SCM 551)
Required Core (3 credit hours)
SCM 521 Supply Management and Negotiation (3)
Other Requirements (12 credit hours)
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)
Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
SCM 551 Operations Planning and Execution (3)
Additional Curriculum Information
Students choose elective and research coursework from a restricted list. Students should see the academic unit for the approved course list. Other coursework may be used with approval from the academic unit.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
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:
- Foundations of Supply Chain Management certificate on ASU's Career Catalyst platform
- MITx MicroMasters® program in Supply Chain Management on edX
Applicants are required to submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- letter of recommendation
- letter of intent or written statement
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Complete application instructions may be obtained from the department's website.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 07/01 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 12/15 | Final |
This program includes the essential academic preparation for those who are interested in pursuing professional careers in purchasing and procurement, operations or logistics. Graduates are prepared for advancement 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
WPC Graduate Programs
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480-965-3332
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
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. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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.
