MS Supply Chain

The W. P. Carey MS in Supply Chain Management students discover the technical elements of supply chain and learn how to manage the flow of products and the processes that generate them.

This program provides students with an understanding of the role the supply chain manager can play in an enterprise supply chain and in the overall strategy. The program exposes students to leading supply chain management operating practices, analysis methods, technology applications and strategy development.

W. P. Carey School of Business

The W. P. Carey School of Business prepares tomorrow's business leaders to create positive global change through excellence and innovation. Ranked #1 for online undergraduate business programs by U.S. News & World Report (2023) and #10 globally for its Executive MBA by Financial Times (2022), W. P. Carey is a leader in business education. The school is also highly recognized for its operations, supply chain logistics, and project management programs. W. P. Carey sparks positive change by educating students, producing groundbreaking research, and engaging with communities to transform the world.

ASU Degree Pathways

Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.

Models available: Graduate dual degree and accelerated masters.

Bridge Courses at Home University

SCM 502: Operations and Supply Management (3)
SCM 541: Logistics in the Supply Chain (3)
SCM 520: Strategic Procurement (3)
SCM 587: Project Management (3)

Courses at ASU

Required Core (3)
SCM 521 Supply Management and Negotiation
Other Requirements (6-12 credit hours)
Electives or Research (6-12 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (3)

Additional Curricular Information – For electives, students should consult the academic unit for a list of approved courses.

*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in bridge courses and Arizona State University transfer requirements.

Career Opportunities and Applicable Roles

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 for pursuit of careers in management, consulting, business development and supply chain management information technology.

Logistics Manager
Purchasing Analyst
Supply Chain Analyst
Supply Chain Manager

Recruiting Companies

Amazon
Banner Health
Boeing
Intel
Starbucks

Admission Requirements

Official transcripts from every college or institution attended, including your current institution. Must submit original transcripts and English translated transcripts.
Minimum GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in the last 60 credit hours of their first bachelor’s degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in the last 12 units of the postbaccalaureate transcript.

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

A letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation should comment on the student’s motivation, commitment, achievements, work experience and opportunity for success in the program.

Proof of English proficiency: (TOEFL>80 iBT or >500 (paper-based), IELTS>6.5, Pearson Test of English>60, Duolingo>105), or a passing score in the English for Graduate Admission online course through ASU Global Launch. All taken within the last two years from start date.

Online application fee $70 USD
Immersion application fee $115 USD
Graduate enrollment deposit: $250 (campus immersion only)
*$150 of the deposit will be credited as a payment toward the first semester of tuition and fees when tuition charges are posted, $100 will be credited as an enrollment fee.
Complete application instructions may be obtained from the department's website.

2024-25 Tuition and Fees

Enrollment Path MS Supply Chain Credit Hours Completed at Institution Credit Hours Completed at ASU Estimated Duration Total Program Cost
Articulated Pathway (ASU Cintana Alliance) 12 18 1 year (2 semesters) Campus Immersion: ~$46,930, Online: ~$24,343
Direct ASU Enrollment (International student) 30 1.5-2 years (3-4 semesters) Campus Immersion: ~$76,951, Online: ~$40,538

Note 1: This is an estimate only. Based on ASU 2024-25 published tuition and fee rates. Subject to change for future years.

Note 2: Tuition calculation for Articulated Pathway MS Supply Chain Management is based on 9 credits (Fall), 9 credits (Spring).

2024-25 Important Dates and Deadlines

Program Start Application Deadline Classes Begin Tuition Payment Deadline
Spring start (January) November 28, 2024 January 13, 2025 January 20, 2025
Fall start (August) July 1, 2025 August 21, 2025 August 25, 2025
Spring start (January) November 28, 2024 January 12, 2026 January 19, 2026

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