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Supply Chain Management, MS

College of Business Graduate Office

Phone: 313-593-4776

Manage the Flow of Materials and Products

Students working in a groupTo succeed in the global economy, companies need effective, highly trained supply chain managers to help minimize costs and maximize efficiency in manufacturing and distributing products. In our program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, you’ll learn how to manage the organizations, people, technology, and resources that are required to transform raw materials into products and deliver them to buyers.

We offer classes on campus in the evening, and some are available online. Many of our students enroll part time, but full-time students can usually complete the program within 12 months.

Want to jump start your degree? If you’re a current UM-Dearborn undergraduate student and you’ve been admitted to the master’s program, you can take up to six graduate credits during your final undergraduate semester.

Where an MS in Supply Chain Management Will Take You

Your advanced degree will open doors to career opportunities in a huge variety of industries and companies. Businesses in the manufacturing, retail, transportation, and IT industries will value your skills and credentials. Our career support services, global alumni network, and expansive networking opportunities will help you land your dream job.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$77,180 Median Salary

Purchasing Managers, Buyers, and Purchasing Agents

Overall employment of purchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing agents is projected to decline 6 percent from 2022 to 2032.

Despite declining employment, about 45,000 openings for purchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing agents are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$79,400 Median Salary

Logisticians

Employment of logisticians is projected to grow 18 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 21,800 openings for logisticians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$83,640 Median Salary

Operations Research Analysts

Employment of operations research analysts is projected to grow 23 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 9,800 openings for operations research analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$98,580 Median Salary

Project Management Specialists

Employment of project management specialists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 68,100 openings for project management specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$116,970 Median Salary

Industrial Production Managers

Employment of industrial production managers is projected to grow 2 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 15,300 openings for industrial production managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Application Deadlines

Domestic applicants:

Fall term:  August 1
Winter term:  December 1
Summer term:  April 1 (part-time students only)

International applicants:

Fall term:  May 1
Winter term:  September 1
(International not eligible for summer admission)

Admission is rolling. It is advised to submit all documents by the advisory deadline to ensure consideration for your preferred term, but applications and materials will be accepted until the posted "Last Day to Submit".

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