{"id":5595,"date":"2025-12-11T08:13:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T13:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/?page_id=5595"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:08:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:08:55","slug":"supply-chain-management-ms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/supply-chain-management-ms\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Science in Supply Chain Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1700\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-9994 size-full\" alt=\"Warehouse workers organizing and checking inventory on 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has-link-color wp-elements-86d8ffbc3bf630aaf50c711198fc2125\">Elevate Your Career with an MS in Supply Chain Management Degree from UM-Flint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Establish yourself as a problem solver and a leader in the business world with your Master of Science in Supply Chain Management degree from the University of Michigan-Flint.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our <strong>flexible online or in-person master\u2019s program<\/strong>, you will choose to enroll in either <strong>synchronous or asynchronous classes<\/strong>, empowering you to chart the course of your education and decide what pace suits your schedule and learning style best. Not only does this allow you to continue working as you pursue your master\u2019s in supply chain management, but you can also begin putting classroom concepts into practice, accelerating your skill development and professional growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon completing the supply chain graduate program, you emerge with advanced expertise and an increased dedication to join the nationwide efforts to improve supply chain resilience in the US manufacturing sector and make industry-wide improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-35dff7da6bb76a104a175c83d22d4737\"><strong>On This Page:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/supply-chain-management-ms\/#program\">Program Highlights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/supply-chain-management-ms\/#curriculum\">Master\u2019s in Supply Chain Management Curriculum&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/supply-chain-management-ms\/#career\">Career Outlook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/supply-chain-management-ms\/#application\">Admission Process and Cost<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-82ba70434fbcca271426d8350e8ab2cd\" id=\"program\">Why Earn Your Supply Chain Management Master\u2019s Degree at UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-724384a92ceb575bed0a006c81d3f77b\"><strong>Encourage Critical Skill Growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s rapidly evolving world and globalized economy, you must stay agile and quickly adopt new skills. To support your growth, the MS in Supply Chain Management program takes a holistic approach to providing a graduate business education. We designed it to strengthen fundamental skills like critical thinking, teamwork, quantitative analysis, and decision-making. These competencies help you stand out as a competitive candidate in the job market and empower you to operate ethically and effectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4484c6271b93f5053fda99bdd75f0914\"><strong>Customize Your Master\u2019s Degree by Selecting from Multiple Program Formats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a working professional and a graduate student, your schedule is busy, but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to put your education and career goals on pause. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-653406b06775b8436daf13d8e6333b12\"><strong>Immerse Yourself in Project-Based Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At UM-Flint, we\u2019ve built our supply chain management program upon a foundation of experiential learning and teamwork. Our graduate courses foster a learning environment by centering around team-based projects. This collaborative, interactive approach to learning draws directly from today\u2019s most successful business practices in innovation, implementation, risk management, decision-making, and more. Through hands-on projects, you deepen your knowledge and apply practical skills to current business issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d38f443f346dd3586d20227364591554\"><strong>Join a Diverse Community of Business Leaders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Known for academic excellence and world-class faculty, the University of Michigan-Flint attracts exceptional students from across the state, the nation, and the world. Enrolling in the MS in Supply Chain Management program exposes you to your classmates\u2019 diverse experiences coming from different educational backgrounds, industries, and geographies. Through this collaborative network, you sharpen your critical thinking, problem-solving, and team-building skills, helping you excel in today\u2019s diverse workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9ca11c471e2617d443f6d3d43116fcfa\"><strong>Top-notch Business School<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacsb.edu\/\">AACSB International<\/a>, the highest accrediting body for business schools worldwide, accredits the UM-Flint MS program. Only 6% of business schools are accredited by AACSB. In accordance with AACSB, the University of Michigan-Flint subscribes to the highest standards in graduate business education. We prepare students to contribute to their organizations and the larger society and to grow personally and professionally throughout their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-dcf8a4c73d7ca95fdc0e685c8fc02175\"><strong>Elevate Your Professional Experience through Research Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At UM-Flint, we believe the most effective learning happens through hands-on application. In your master\u2019s in supply chain management program, you can participate in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>exciting research opportunities that allow you to apply classroom theory in your current employment or new career opportunities. In your research work, you actively pursue innovation, improved efficiency, and problem-solving through out-of-the-box thinking.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light mt-5 mb-5\" style=\"min-height:455px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4\" id=\"curriculum\">Supply Chain Management Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MS in Supply Chain Management curriculum consists of core and elective courses designed to enhance your understanding of the business landscape, the intricacies and logistics of the supply chain, and effective practices relating specifically to overseeing work in supply chain management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From diving into advanced business analytics and learning to make data-driven decisions to becoming skilled in risk management to identify and mitigate threats, our program expands your expertise and provides practical strategies for managing all aspects of the supply chain. With the advanced concepts and business theory you acquire, you build a specialized skill set that supports you as a competitive job candidate and a well-rounded leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your master\u2019s program culminates in a hands-on capstone experience. In this course, you use simulations to develop a strategy integrating procurement, quality, and logistics to achieve superior performance across the supply chain. This offers you practical experience to apply toward your current or future work, and this project also allows you to imagine new possibilities and try innovative strategies to improve the supply chain.<br><br>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16336&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">master\u2019s in supply chain management curriculum <\/a>to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Additional Degree Completion Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students with a bachelor\u2019s degree in supply chain management may be eligible to waive two courses from the program based on courses taken during their undergraduate degree program. In such cases, students may be asked to replace those waived courses with elective courses from the SCM program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Important rules for students with a business or other relevant background:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students with a business or other relevant degree can waive up to nine credit hours if they have taken two relevant undergraduate courses for each graduate-level course they wish to waive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students wishing to transfer from other graduate-level programs can waive up to nine credit hours if the SCM faculty approves their existing coursework to be equivalent to MS in SCM courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/micromasters.mit.edu\/scm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MITx Micromasters<\/a> students can complete the MS in SCM by using their master\u2019s courses for up to nine hours of transfer credit that will be provided as credit for prior learning.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All graduate programs require a minimum of 30 graduate level credit hours. Transfer credit is limited to a maximum of nine credits in graduate courses completed in the last 5 years with grades of B (3.0) or better, during enrollment as a graduate student at an AACSB-accredited program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/som\/general-business-bba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BBA graduates<\/a> who may have taken undergraduate versions of cross-listed courses are not asked to repeat those courses. Instead, they can take a larger number of courses from the electives to complete 30 credit hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No matter how many courses a student has from prior education, they must complete at least 21 credit hours in UM-Flint\u2019s master\u2019s program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8c0006dfa99f239a71e01046d4cf4d57\">Academic Advising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you embark on your graduate school journey, UM-Flint proudly provides dedicated advisors to help you achieve your educational and academic goals<a href=\"https:\/\/umflint.ut1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_3Csiokz4bsEVStf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">. <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/u\/0\/appointments\/AcZssZ0hHDj-JThr0y0lbTF-63PP6UmeBzPIKB4nhSo=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book an appointment<\/a> today to talk to an advisor about your plan to pursue an MS degree!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1409f367b4f6847342ac52ccf93f5943\" id=\"career\">Career Outlook for Supply Chain Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">With the increased complexity of the global marketplace, skilled supply chain managers who are knowledgeable and imaginative have a promising employment outlook. Because of their in-demand expertise, they can find lucrative positions across industries, including operations and supply chain management, quality, logistics, procurement, manufacturing process optimization and inventory management.<br><br>Professionals with a background in supply chain management qualify for many high-paying careers, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes113061.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purchasing Managers<\/a> \u2013 $140,650 per year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascm.org\/membership-community\/career-resources\/supply-chain-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supply Chain Manager<\/a> \u2013 $149,860 per year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascm.org\/membership-community\/career-resources\/buyer-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buyer\/Planner<\/a> \u2013 $102,503 per year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascm.org\/membership-community\/career-resources\/materials-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Materials Manager<\/a> \u2013 $152,400 per year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports supply chain-related careers, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/logisticians.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">logisticians<\/a>, can expect a job growth rate of 18%, which significantly exceeds the national average.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By pursuing your MS in Supply Chain Management, you sharpen your competitive edge by acquiring the advanced knowledge and skills needed to take on leadership roles.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light mt-5 mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4\" id=\"application\">Admission Requirements (No GRE)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">When applying to UM-Flint\u2019s Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program, you must meet the criteria to qualify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Admission to the MS in Supply Chain Management program is open to qualified graduates with a bachelor\u2019s degree in the arts, sciences, engineering, or business administration from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admitted-students\/transfer-students\/#accredited\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regionally accredited institution<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The University of Michigan will consider a three-year degree from India equivalent to a US bachelor\u2019s degree if the degrees have been earned with a minimum of 60% marks and the awarding institutions have been accredited by India\u2019s National Assessment and Accreditation Council with a grade of \u201cA\u201d or better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applying to the Master\u2019s in Supply Chain Management Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">To apply to our Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program, please submit all of the application materials outlined below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online application for graduate admission<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$55 application fee (non-refundable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/transcript-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Please read our full transcript policy for more information<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/international-transcript-evaluation\/\">International Transcript Evaluation<\/a> for instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If English is not your native language, and you are not from an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/english-proficiency\/\">exempt country<\/a>, you must demonstrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/english-proficiency\/\">English proficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement of Purpose: a one-page, typed response to the following question: \u201cWhat are your career objectives, and how will an MS in Supply Chain Management contribute to accomplishing these objectives?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R\u00e9sum\u00e9, including all professional and educational experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letters of recommendation are not required. However, applicants with a bachelor\u2019s GPA below 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will be contacted if recommendations are needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students from abroad must submit additional documentation. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admissions\/international-students\/\">International Student Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please email all additional application materials to <a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a> or deliver them to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Graduate Programs<\/a> at 251 Thompson Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program can be completed 100% online or on-campus with in-person courses. Admitted students can apply for a student (F-1) visa with the requirement of attending in-person courses. Non-U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States may not complete this program online from their home country. If you currently hold a non-immigrant visa and are residing in the United States, please contact the Center for Global Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:globalflint@umich.edu\">globalflint@umich.edu<\/a> for guidance regarding your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit all application materials to the Office of Graduate Programs on, or before, the day of the application deadline. The MS in Supply Chain Management program has rolling admission and reviews completed applications each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be considered for admission, all application materials must be submitted on or before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall \u2013 Fe. 1 (guaranteed consideration for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/paying-for-college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scholarships, grants and assistantships<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall&nbsp; &#8211; May 1 (international student deadline)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall \u2013 Aug. 1 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter \u2013 Oct. 1 (international student deadline)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter \u2013 Dec. 1 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer \u2013 April 1 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-130b96f2bc56005f333264fc52bfc529\">Estimated Tuition and Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deciding to return to school and earn your graduate degree is a significant decision, but don\u2019t let the cost keep you from pursuing your goals. UM-Flint partners with you to offer competitive tuition rates and provide ample financial aid resources to help you earn your MS in Supply Chain Management degree.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/paying-for-college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore UM-Flint\u2019s tuition and financial aid resources to start planning for your graduate degree<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41ff293851865442d9d371992d937d1f\">Imaginative Solutions Start Here\u2014Earn Your MS in Supply Chain Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether passionate about promoting efficiency or working through intricate logistical problems, earning your Master of Science in Supply Chain Management degree from UM-Flint creates new career possibilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our master\u2019s program enriches your business acumen through rigorous coursework and experiential learning, equipping you with strategic insights and advanced management competencies to tackle leadership roles and improve the industry.&nbsp;<br>Make your move and begin your UM-Flint application today! 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