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.

Attendance type

Full-time

Credit hours

Study method

Campus or online immersion

STEM-OPT option

Available

Campus

West Valley campus

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.

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 courses at home institution and Arizona State University transfer requirements.

Featured courses

Advanced Supply Chain Planning and Control

In this course, you learn about managing the conversion of raw materials to finished goods, including scheduling, work-in-process inventory management and postponement/customization.

Case Studies in Global Supply Chain and Logistics

In this course, you synthesize learnings from previous courses and apply this learning to specific issues that have a major global logistics component.

Supply Chain Design and Cost Management

In this course, you analyze the strategic design and development of supply chains. This course also focuses on cost-management tools applied to supply chain design and supplier management.

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

2025-26 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, 2025	January 12, 2026	January 19, 2026