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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

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START DATE
August

FORMAT
On-campus

DURATION
12 months

GMAT/GRE
Optional

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Cultivate the skills, knowledge, and tools to engineer supply chains that drive success in one rigorous year with Minnesota Carlson’s MS in Supply Chain Management. 

Cultivate the skills, knowledge, and tools to engineer supply chains that drive success in one rigorous year with Carlson School’s MS in Supply Chain Management.

  • START DATE: August
  • FORMAT: On-campus
  • DURATION: 12 months
  • GMAT/GRE: Optional

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Designed to advance your career

Boost your leadership skills, strengthen your strategic and analytical capabilities to manage end-to-end supply chains, and apply your learnings in a capstone project for real-world clients. Plus, gain access to world-class faculty members and connect to a network of future supply chain leaders to leverage throughout the rest of your career.  

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#5

Best Supply Chain Management Masters in the U.S., QS World Ranking (2026)

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#8

Best Supply Chain Graduate Program in North America, Gartner (2024)

Lead in one year. Apply today.

Apply early to give yourself the best chance to join Minnesota Carlson.

Application Deadlines:

  • December 1
  • February 15
  • April 15 - final deadline for international applicants
  • June 15
  • July 15 - final deadline for domestic applicants
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Knowledge to create business value

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    QS World University Ranking (2022)

  • 100% of 2019 and 2020 grads received job offers within 180 days of graduation

  • 10 or 16 months to complete
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"My experience at Carlson played a key role in my transition from supply chain execution to supply chain strategy. The program provided me with a deeper understanding of end-to-end supply chain dynamics, data-driven decision-making, and strategic problem-solving, all of which helped position me for my career move and promotion."

Sarah Buck, ’23 MS SCM, Senior Director, Supply Chain Enablement, Best Buy

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Receive one-to-one faculty support

Gain resume-worthy experience working with real client companies

Build a global perspective through international learning opportunities

Join an international network of 62,000+ esteemed alumni

Prepare for your best career with lifetime coaching services

Minnesota Carlson shares a commitment to imagination, engagement, and ambition. Our approach connects students to unique experiential learning opportunities, dynamic international education programs, and a vibrant network of businesses throughout the state and beyond. 

New Scholarships for Fall 2024

MS in Supply Chain Management applicants for this fall who are residing and authorized to work in the United States can be considered for 15% merit-based scholarships. Additionally, a limited number of 50% merit-based scholarships are also available. U.S. military members/veterans and employees from our 11 corporate partners are automatically eligible for a 15% tuition discount.

Applicants are invited to submit an essay with their application  to be considered for one of the 15% or 50% merit-based scholarships. Two letters of recommendation are also required for scholarship consideration. 

MS in Supply Chain Management scholarships are not transferable to other degree programs and may not be "stacked" with other scholarships or discounts. 

NEW: Guaranteed 15% tuition discount for fall 2026 Supply Chain Management applicants who submit and complete their application by February 15, 2026. Start your application today.

*MS SCM applicants who reside in, and are authorized to work in, the United States qualify for a guaranteed 15% tuition discount.

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