MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Start Date
August

Format
On-campus, Online

Duration
12 months

GMAT/GRE
Optional

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Cultivate the skills, knowledge, and tools to engineer supply chains that drive success in 1 year with Carlson School’s MS in Supply Chain Management. 

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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, Online
  
• DURATION: 12 months
• GMAT/GRE: Optional

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Top 25 North American Supply Chain Graduate Program Ranking - Gartner, Inc. (2024)

Lead in one year. Apply today.

Apply early to give yourself the best chance to join the Carlson School of Management.

Application Deadlines:

• December 1
  
• February 15
• April 15 - final deadline for international applicants
  
• June 15
• July 15 - final deadline for domestic applicants

From the Marine Corps to Mastering Supply Chain Management

Alumnus Matt Smith MS SCM '19 shares his experience in the MS in Supply Chain Management program, his background in the Marine Corps, how his military skills transferred to the academic setting, the camaraderie within the cohort setting, and how the degree helped restructure the future of his career.

Experience the Carlson School advantage for military members

Receive one-to-one faculty support

Build practical experience and a network working with real client companies

Use GI Bill funding and a 15% discount on tuition not covered by the bill

Support in transitioning to civilian careers

We share a deep commitment to supporting the military community. Our approach is designed to provide best-in-class education in operations and supply chain management. We provide unique experiential learning opportunities and connect transitioning military members to a vibrant network of businesses throughout the state and beyond.

"I'm a veteran myself, so it's great to have connection to people who've been in the military. You get people from all walks of life. You get people who are in the medical field. We have people from Boston Scientific and Medtronic. We also have people from the National Guard. I'm from General Mills. When you look at the wide range of degrees the cohorts have, it's really fun to see how big your network can grow."

Lauren Pizzi, '23 MS SCM
Supply Chain Manager, General Mills

After high school, Jason Lee, '22 MS SCM, signed up for the military and spent 20+ years serving, including a 2-year deployment during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Once home, he joined the aviation company of Minnesota’s Army National Guard, where he served in three different roles within logistics and supply chain, supporting more than 50 personnel and $261 million worth of assets. 

Knowing the military side of logistics, Lee came to the Carlson School to learn about “the civilian side” of supply chain management. Lee quickly found community among fellow veterans in the program.

#5

best Supply Chain Management Masters in the U.S. - QS Business Master's Rankings (2025)

22%

of the Supply Chain Management class of 2025 are military veterans.

Funding & Scholarships

U.S. military members/veterans are automatically eligible for a 15% tuition discount or are welcome to apply for a limited number of 50% merit-based scholarships.

"My military background influenced me as a student in some positive ways. For example, I approach tasks more methodically. When faced with a challenge, my nature is to meet it head-on. I often use words like target, mission, and objective when describing schoolwork. Every assignment has an end goal, and having this mental window allows me to be successful as a student, full-time employee, husband, and father of three."

Matt Pilla, ’23 MS SCM, ’26 MBA
Vice President, Operations Execution, Northwest Respiratory Services