Master of Science in Supply Chain Management

Pending approval from the Iowa Board of Regents
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 — will offer a master of science in supply chain management program (MS SCM) starting in the fall semester.
Delivered fully online, the new 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.
“This online graduate program provides students flexibility in their schedule and location,” said Department of Supply Chain Management Chair Haozhe Chen. “Students can choose their pace. They can complete the entire program as quickly as 12 months if they take four courses in the fall, four courses in the spring, and two courses in the summer.”
To equip the students with the skill sets that can meet industry needs, the proposed program will have a strong analytical emphasis with a goal of being STEM-designated.

MS SCM program features
- Flexible and online to fit your busy schedule.
- World-class faculty members with strong industry experience and research record.
- Emphasis on developing practical and global perspectives of supply chain management.
- Comprehensive coverage of key supply chain processes.
- Combination of strategic decision making and analytical skills.
- Opportunities to learn from industry executives in different countries.
- Hands-on experience of solving real-world supply chain problems.

Students can choose their pace. They can complete the entire program as quickly as 12 months if they take four courses in the fall, four courses in the spring, and two courses in the summer.
Haozhe Chen, chair, Department of Supply Chain Management
MS SCM program details
Admission and fees
Admission and fees
Apply to the MS SCM program
Online application
Successful applicants have a strong academic record and good communication skills.
Application 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.
Application deadline
Admission materials submitted by:
Summer semester 2024: March 15
Fall semester 2024: June 15
Spring semester 2025: November 15
GMAT/GRE
Not required
Format and length
100 percent online
Program tuition and fees*
$818/credit hour + fees
*Tuition and fee rates are subject to change
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Graduate certificates
Graduate certificates
The Ivy College of Business currently has six graduate certificate programs. Each certificate requires 12-15 credits — some of which may apply to your MS SCM degree. See your advisor for more information, or email busgrad@iastate.edu.

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