Supply Chain Management

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Designed for future leaders in supply chain strategy, operations, and logistics, our program offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates theory with practical application. Collaborate with industry experts and faculty on cutting-edge research and real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience in optimizing supply chain networks, inventory management, and sustainable practices. Program Handbook

The Department of Supply Chain Management at the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business — consistently ranked among the best in the world for empirical supply chain research — offers a Master of Science in supply chain management program (MS SCM) . Delivered fully online, the program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals.

At the Ivy College of Business, we have one of the best supply chain departments in the world. For anyone interested in an online master’s degree in the field of supply chain management, learning from the faculty at Iowa State is the best choice.

This 30-credit master’s program addresses the imperative and lasting supply chain talent need

Designed for busy professionals who want to move up the ladder without going back to school full-time, this online graduate certificate program will give you the know-how to succeed in supply chain.  

Our graduate certificate program in supply chain management is also well suited to current graduate students who want to learn more about the role of supply chain in today’s business landscape.

To equip the students with the skill sets that can meet industry needs, this program will have a strong analytical emphasis and is STEM-designated.


Degrees Offered:

 

Online Degree Information
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Learning Goals

  1. Students will be able to develop a comprehensive understanding of the important role of supply chain management in today’s business environment and how supply chain management impacts other business functions.
  2. Students will be able to identify and apply the current supply chain theories, practices, and concepts to identify, analyze, and address real-world supply chain issues.
  3. Students will be able to use and apply critical quantitative tools/skills to conduct sound supply chain analysis for data-driven decision making.
  4. Students will be able to provide supply chain optimization solutions related to operations management and logistics management by balancing data analytics, strategy evaluation, and business environment monitoring.
  5. Students will be able to develop a strong international perspective and lead supply chain improvement initiatives in a global context.

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • Resume
  • Official college transcripts
  • Statement of purpose.
  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English score for non-native English speakers.
    ** This program is not approved in SEVIS to issue Forms I-20 or DS-2019 for F-1 or J-1 status. However, an international student who has an F-1/J-1 status for another full-time, residential program can add this online program as a second major.

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 600
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 100
    IELTS 7.5
    PTE 68
    Duolingo 115

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Fall semester: July 1
Spring semester: December 1
Summer semester: April 1

International students should apply at least three months before the start of term they are applying.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions