Within 4 to 6 weeks of your application submission.

The Graduate School will send you an email notifying you of your admissions decision. To download the decision letter, you will need to log into your admission portal and go to the Status page.

You must complete an online application and upload your unofficial transcript(s), personal statement, and resume. GRE/GMAT is optional.

The MSSCM program accepts applications for Fall and Spring start terms. The Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics accepts applications for Fall, Spring, and Summer start terms.

Yes, the MS program requires completion of a one-semester college-level calculus or statistics course with a grade of "C" or better. Please note that requirements differ across the MS, Accelerated MS, and Graduate Certificate Program. Please refer to the apply page to learn more.

The current application fee is $75 and must be paid online with a credit card.

The application fee can be automatically waived with registration and attendance at one of our information sessions and completion of a survey following the session.  We do not grant application fee deferrals or refunds.

At this time, the program does not offer visa sponsorship and is not eligible for F-1 or J-1 student visas.

Yes. While prior experience is helpful, the curriculum builds foundational knowledge and supports consistent progress into more advanced topics.

Courses include sourcing and procurement, operations and production processes, logistics and distribution, supply chain analytics, and strategic coordination across functions.

The program integrates manufacturing and engineering perspectives across several courses. For example:

• Operations Management (OPIM 5110): Students learn to diagnose and improve plant and supply-chain performance through process analysis, capacity planning, inventory management, quality control, and lean/just-in-time operations. A manufacturing-focused simulation and real-world cases help students apply these concepts in realistic production settings.
• Supply Chain Analytics (OPIM 5111): Students learn optimization models for aggregate planning to determine optimal production schedules and work force levels, helping manufacturing firms minimize costs under demand and cost fluctuations. The course also covers a case study on spare-parts inventory optimization to reduce costs while ensuring high customer service levels for maintenance and aftermarket services at industrial manufacturers.
• Strategic Sourcing (OPIM 5112): Students explore sourcing as a managerial strategy applied across manufacturing value chains, addressing contract, cost, performance, and risk management. Team projects tackle real-world manufacturing challenges such as chip shortages, supply chain instability, and cost pressures.
• Distribution and Logistics (OPIM 5113): Students learn how to manage the storage and flow of goods across supply chains. Because goods originate in manufacturing facilities, the course develops an understanding of how manufacturing decisions—such as capacity, production planning, and plant location—shape downstream distribution and logistics performance related to inventory, transportation, and facilities. This understanding supports effective cross-functional coordination between manufacturing and logistics to drive overall supply chain performance and improve cost, responsiveness, and reliability.
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management (OPIM 5114): Students learn how sustainability is embedded across modern manufacturing supply chains, from raw material sourcing and production to distribution and end-of-life recovery. The course develops analytical and managerial tools needed to design and manage supply chains that balance operational efficiency with environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Key topics include climate and emissions impacts, resource efficiency, responsible sourcing, labor and human rights, and regulatory and market pressures shaping manufacturing networks. Through applied cases, industry examples, and interactive discussions, students learn how manufacturers can drive innovation, resilience, and long-term economic, environmental, and social value.
• Supply Chain Finance (OPIM 5115): Students connect operational decisions to financial outcomes in manufacturing, including working capital, inventory financing, trade credit, and risk management. Simulations and cases challenge teams to balance operational and financial decisions in complex supply chains.

Through these courses, students gain a hands-on understanding of manufacturing operations, engineering considerations, and supply chain decision-making in real-world contexts.

The program emphasizes strategic thinking, analytical skills, and cross-functional coordination to support meaningful, forward-looking career growth.