MS-Supply Chain Management
Learn how to play a vital role in managing the global economy.
To succeed in the interconnected, global economy, companies need effective supply chain managers to help minimize costs and maximize efficiency in the production process. The Master of Science-Supply Chain Management at the University of Michigan-Dearborn can help you become an effective supply chain manager. You'll learn how to manage the organizations, people, technology, and resources that are required to transform raw materials into deliverable products.
You can complete the MS-Supply Chain Management in the evenings on campus or in a hybrid online format. You'll enjoy flexible schedules with evening and online course options.
The program is a US-government "STEM" designated program. International students in this program are eligible to apply for extended time on their student visas to participate in Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Admission and Enrollment
If you have strong quantitative and analytical skills, we welcome your application, regardless of your undergraduate major or previous work experience.
Admission is rolling, and you may begin the program in the fall or winter semesters. Summer semester admission is also open to part-time domestic students.
Learn more about our admission criteria and process.
University of Michigan-Dearborn students who have been admitted to the MS-Supply Chain Management may take up to 6 graduate credits during the final semester of their undergraduate program.
Applicants with three years of professional work experience, a degree in business or engineering, or other credentials may be eligible to waive the GMAT/GRE admission requirement. If you believe you qualify to waive the entrance examination after reviewing the criteria, simply answer "yes" in the appropriate question on the application for admission.
You can complete the MS-Supply Chain Management in the evenings on campus, and several of the courses are also available online. You may enroll on a full- or part-time basis during the fall and winter semesters, and a few courses are available during the summer. Many of our students enroll on a part-time basis, but full-time students can usually complete the program within 12 months.
Curriculum
The Master of Science-Supply Chain Management requires 10 courses or 30 credit hours.
(6 courses/18 credits)
DS 520 - Applied Statistical Modeling
OM 521 - Operations Management
OM 571 - Supply Chain Management
OM 660 - Supply Chain Analytics
OM 661 - Supply Chain Logistics Management
OM 664 - Strategic Sourcing
(4 courses/12 credits)
DS 570 - Management Science
DS 633 - Data Mining
ISM 525 - Computer Information Systems
ISM 575 - Information Management
ISM 649 - Business Intelligence
OM 662 - Product Development and Technology Management
OM 663 - Lean and Six Sigma
OM 665 - Enterprise Resource Planning in Supply Chain Management
BA 690 - Graduate Research
BA 691 - Graduate Seminar
Similar Degree Options
If you're looking for a broad degree in management, consider the MBA with the Supply Chain Management concentration.
Interested in math, statistics, or quantitative analysis? The MS-Business Analytics with the Supply Chain Analytics concentration might be the best option for you.
MBA
MS-Business Analytics
Program Details
Previous coursework deemed substantially similar to OM 521 may qualify to exempt students from those courses. Exempt courses must be replaced with other elective courses in the degree program.
In addition, up to 6 transfer credits for previous equivalent graduate coursework can be applied to the degree if those credits have not been counted toward a degree.
Exemptions and transfer credit are granted at the discretion of the program faculty.
Goal 1: Students will acquire knowledge in supply chain management concepts and tools.
Objectives: MS-Supply Chain Management students will:
- Demonstrate understanding of supply chain management concepts.
- Demonstrate understanding of supply chain management problem-solving tools.
Goal 2: Students will develop skills to address relevant supply chain management issues and problems.
Objectives: MS-Supply Chain Management students will:
- Evaluate supply chain management problems using appropriate problem-solving approaches.
- Effectively communicate supply chain management issues.