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MS in Supply Chain Management (Global)
The MS in Supply Chain Management (Global) develops world-ready supply chain professionals in one year.
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Supply Chain Management (Global)
Program Overview
The MS in Supply Chain Management (Global) program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business prepares students for a global supply chain career in only one year of study. The program approaches supply chain management from an integrative perspective, from economics, operations and logistics to risk management, leadership and IT. Students are encouraged to dig deeper into sophisticated supply chain strategies and enables them to study in geographically diverse settings. The curriculum includes a yearlong immersive project with a highly recognized company, offering students the chance to apply their learning and build the confidence and skills needed for success after graduation.
STEM Designated
International students may qualify for a 36-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension upon graduation.
Gain Global Supply Chain Experience as You Earn Your Degree
Haslam’s MS in Supply Chain Management (Global) is a cohort program, with a single, integrated group of students who learn and build professional connections as a team. The program includes face-to-face classroom instruction on UT’s campus in Knoxville. Students will also study abroad in Panama or Vietnam, gaining global perspective and the skills necessary to excel in managing global supply chains.
Land Your Dream Job With an MS Degree From a Top-Ranked Program
Haslam’s supply chain programs are consistently ranked among the nation’s top five. In 2024, Gartner ranked our graduate supply chain programs #1 in North America for the second time. Graduates from these programs are changing the face of supply chain operations at some of the world’s largest, most influential organizations, like Amazon, Nissan, Pfizer and Procter and Gamble. Corporations from across the world regularly visit Haslam to recruit our graduates.
Students enrolling in Haslam’s streamlined MS in Supply Chain Management (Global) not only gain access to internationally ranked supply chain programs, but also to the latest insights and innovations in the field through the Global Supply Chain Institute. UT’s GSCI publishes multiple white papers each year on supply chain’s best practices and connects students with more than 200 professionals from 75 companies twice a year at its Supply Chain Forum. Forum attendance is complimentary for MS in Supply Chain Management (Global) students during their time in the program.
#1
Graduate Supply Chain Program
in the U.S.
Gartner 2022
3.50
Average GPA
60%
Tennessee Residents
Duration: 10 months (two semesters – fall and spring)
Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business
Start Date: Fall 2025
#3
Graduate Supply Chain Program
among public institutions
U.S. News & World Report, 2023 Best Business Schools
70%
UT Graduates
20-30
Average Cohort Size
#3
For Supply Chain Research
Globally
Transportation Journal 2018
Career Impact
Higher supply chain volumes and greater operational complexities are creating increased demand for professionals at every level of the supply chain, from the frontlines to senior executives. As the economy continues to recover and more Baby Boomers reach retirement age, those shortages are likely only to increase.
Companies are beginning to see a marked advantage in having a chief supply chain officer and leveraging this field to increase their business. Our program prepares students to approach their careers with precisely this goal in mind.
Career Services
The Haslam College of Business hosts a Supply Chain Forum twice a year, which upwards of 200 supply chain professionals attend. Our supply chain students meet with these professionals in small and large group settings to discuss career opportunities and learn the best practices of the field. Our supply chain programs also rely on an advisory board of 40 senior executives from top supply chain companies. These executives help inform our curriculum, so our students have expertise in the precise areas that industry determines are necessary for their success. We have several dedicated staff members to help our graduate students find appropriate internships and job opportunities.
Experience with Employers
Each student will experience a capstone project working with a major corporation for both Fall and Spring semesters. The capstone is dedicated to practicing the skills they have learned throughout their program and applying their skills to a global challenge with the host company. Students gain hands-on experience with a real-world supply chain that is in constant transition and increasing complexity. The project culminates with a formal presentation to the host company. Other benefits include: gaining exposure to different corporate cultures, learning and practicing soft business skills, learning important management and leadership lessons, and practicing project management.
Curriculum
What You’ll Learn
Fall Semester
Required Core Curriculum:
SCM 510 – Global Supply Chain Strategy & Design
3 Hours
SCM 512 – Global Supply Chain Planning & Operations
3 Hours
SCM 514 – Global Sourcing
3 Hours
SCM 516 – Global Logistics & Distribution
3 Hours
SCM 518 – Global Supply Chain Immersive Project
2 Hours
SCM 519 – Becoming a World-Ready Supply Chain Professional
0 Hours
Winter Mini-Term
Study Abroad Program
SCM 525 – Doing Business Abroad – Study Tour*
2 Hours
*Students can choose between Panama and Vietnam.
Spring Semester
Required Curriculum:
SCM 530 – Global Supply Chain Modeling & Analysis
3 Hours
SCM 532 – International Economics for Supply Chain Management
3 Hours
SCM 534 – Tools & Technology for Global Supply Chain Management
3 Hours
SCM 536 – Global Trade Compliance
3 Hours
SCM 538 – Global Supply Chain Immersive Project
2 Hours
SCM 539 – Becoming a World-Ready Supply Chain Professional
0 Hours
Supply Chain Management (Global) Admissions
Requirements
Applications for the MS in Supply Chain Management (Global) are submitted through the University of Tennessee’s Graduate School.
Supply Chain Management (Global) Admissions
English Language Proficiency
For applicants whose native language is not English who have not previously studied at UT, the TOEFL or the IELTS test is required. Scores must be provided directly by ETS (Educational Testing Service) to the UT Office of Graduate Studies. The program follows the Graduate Schools guidelines for minimum scores. Scores are valid for two years.
Supply Chain Management (Global) Admissions
Key Dates
- October 15 – Priority Admissions Review Date
- November 15 – First Round Review Date
- January 15 – Second Round Review Date
- February 1 – Final Review Date for Intl. Students
- March 15 – Third Round Review Date
- April 1 – Fourth Round Review Date
- June 15 – Final Review Date
Supply Chain Management (Global)
Tuition & Financial Aid
U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the University of Tennessee among the top 10 best buys in higher education. Forbes also ranked Knoxville as having the second lowest cost of living of all U.S. cities.
Tuition and fees do not include room, board, books and supplies or other living expenses. In addition to these costs, students admitted to MS in Supply Chain Management (Global) program will be responsible for a $2,000 program fee ($500 per semester).
Financial Aid
Learn about federal student loans and other need-based financial aid for graduate students at the One Stop Student Services Financial Aid page. Complete the FAFSA Application for Federal Student Aid) by February 15.
Supply Chain Management (Global)
Recent News
Major Freight Transportation Organization Awards Haslam Department Funds
The Intermodal Association of North America will allocate $90,000 in academic awards to Haslam's Department of Supply Chain Management.
UT and Major Maritime and Port Organization Enter into Agreement to Augment Haslam’s Supply Chain Management Program
UT Haslam Expert Weighs Effects of a Trade War on Supply Chains
Supply Chain Management (Global)
Featured Faculty
Wendy Tate
McCormick Professor of Supply Chain Management, Ray & Joan Myatt Faculty Fellow
Thomas Goldsby
Dee & Jimmy Haslam Chair of Supply Chain, David P. Perrot Supply Chain Management Faculty Fellow
Andrea Prud’homme
Benz Supply Chain Leadership Fellow, Clinical Professor, Undergraduate Program Director
Yemisi Bolumole
Ryder Professor of Supply Chain Management
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