Joint Business Administration/Supply Chain Management BBA/MS
UM-Flint’s Joint Supply Chain Management (BBA/MS) program is designed for undergraduate students who know they would like to pursue a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management early on in their education.
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Quickly earn your bachelor’s and master’s
Our BBA/MS joint curriculum gives admitted students the opportunity to earn undergraduate and graduate credits simultaneously, with those credits counting toward both degree requirements.
Students should apply in their junior or senior year of their undergraduate studies. Upon completing their BBA, they will receive that degree and immediately move on to graduate studies, earning their MS upon completing the 21 remaining credits.
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Why earn your Master of Science in Supply Chain Management at UM-Flint?
Multiple program formats
Our supply chain management graduate program utilizes a mixed-mode flex modality. The program can be completed 100% online, empowering you to learn at your own pace. While most coursework can be completed asynchronously, you have the option to attend online or in-person synchronous sessions once a month.
Research opportunities
As an MS student at UM-Flint, you have access to unique opportunities that allow you to put classroom theory to work in your current place of employment or in new career opportunities. Our MS students analyze real-world logistics problems and apply data analytics to develop sustainable, cost-effective and data-driven solutions for their organizations.
What can you do with a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management degree?
By earning an MS in Supply Chain Management, you can become a competitive candidate in the job market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, MS graduates are qualified for many high-paying careers, such as:
- Purchasing manager
- Supply chain manager
- Buyer or planner
- Materials manager
Curriculum and Accreditation
The UM-Flint Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program is accredited by AACSB International, the highest accrediting body for business schools worldwide. Only 6% of business schools are accredited by AACSB. In accordance with AACSB, the University of Michigan-Flint subscribes to the highest standards in management education. We prepare students to contribute to their organizations and the larger society and to grow personally and professionally throughout their careers.
Admission requirements
- A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all business courses is required for acceptance into the BBA/MS program.
- The student interested in the BBA/MS program should apply in their junior or senior year.
Application Process
Submit an online application below to be considered for admission to the Joint BBA/MS program. Other materials can be emailed to FlintGradOffice@umich.edu or delivered to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library.
- Application for Graduate Admission
- $55 application fee (non-refundable)
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. The Office of Graduate Programs will pull transcripts for University of Michigan-Flint students. Transcripts from other institutions must be sent directly to the school.
- Statement of Purpose: a one-page typed response to the question “What are your career objectives and how will an MS contribute to accomplishing these objectives?”
Application Deadlines
- Fall semester early deadline: May 1*
- Fall semester final deadline: Aug. 1
- Winter semester: Dec. 1
- Spring semester: March 15
*You must have a complete application by the early May 1 deadline to guarantee application eligibility for scholarships, grants, and research assistantships.
Academic Advising
At UM-Flint, we want all of our students to feel supported on their educational journey. Our academic advisors are dedicated to helping you through your time in the Joint BBA/MS program. If you have questions on the admissions process for the Joint BBA/MS, please contact the Office of Graduate Programs.
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