Fuel Your Career With the #1 Graduate Supply Chain Program in the U.S.*

Transform yourself into a supply chain management leader in as few as 18 months with the top-ranked Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Online from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

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$114,354

Median salary for a supply chain manager**

Online

With a 3-day immersion

18–24 Months

Average completion time

GRE/GMAT

Scores not required

30

Total credits

Become a Supply Chain Management Leader in as Few as 18 Months

We ensure you have exceptional opportunities to grow as a supply chain professional. Our Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Online (MS SCM Online) offers students:

  • 1:1 Career Counseling. You get a dedicated career coordinator offering individual counseling, mock interviews, career workshops, and professional development resources.
  • Remote Teams Management Training. Develop team structures, workflows, and quality control systems to work effectively with remote teams and geographically and culturally diverse teammates.
  • A 3-day Immersion. Learn leadership skills and build connections with global supply chain management professionals during an immersion experience that coincides with the Supply Chain Forum.
  • Relevant Curriculum. Enhance your career from day one with a practical, industry-focused curriculum and capstone project designed to equip you with the operational knowledge you need to excel today.
Tiffany Mobley.

“Supply chain management is relevant to just about every company. For me, the MS SCM Online has allowed me to connect the dots. Before joining this program, I’d have to play catch up after certain meetings. But with the reinforcement and foundation the program has provided, I feel confident diving into those conversations now.”

Tiffany M.
Cummins ’22 Supervisor

Frequently Asked Questions

With supply chain management roles projected to grow 18 percent by 2032, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the outlook for supply chain professionals is bright. While not every supply chain role requires a master’s degree, job candidates with graduate degrees are often more prepared to assume leadership positions.

Applicants to our MS in Supply Chain Management Online program must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in business, economics, or engineering. While specific professional experience requirements may vary, candidates are encouraged to have relevant work experience in one of these fields. Candidates with calculus and statistics knowledge are preferred.

Online students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville earn the same degree as residential students. Led by the same expert faculty who guide our residential supply chain programs, our Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Online offers students the quality instruction, curriculum, and level of support UT Knoxville is known for. Our graduates are well-prepared to take on supply chain challenges and make lifelong connections with renowned supply chain practitioners, researchers, and peers.

The graduate supply chain program in the Haslam College of Business has been ranked #1 nationally by Gartner (2022)*, providing you with opportunities to engage with high-quality, interactive content taught by our faculty and industry leaders. The MS SCM Online can position you to advance your organization from day one in the program.

There are three intakes each year, in January, May, and August.

Yes. There are federal student loans and other need-based financial aid for graduate students at One Stop Express Student Services along with employer sponsorship opportunities and Veterans’ G.I. Bill Benefits. Before financial aid, this program has a total cost of $41,370.

Apply by the Priority Submit Date: October 4, 2024

Ready To Drive Supply Chain Performance?

  • *Gartner, 2024
  • **Association for Supply Chain Management, 2023