Master of Science in Supply Chain Management

With increased demands from customers, suppliers, and shippers, a wide array of employers are seeking professionals with advanced knowledge of supply chains.

Our master’s program will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to drive success and deliver value in your organization.

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The Master of Supply Chain Management will prepare you for leadership roles in sourcing, planning, logistics, and new product introduction.

You'll learn a systems approach to sustainably manage the flow of materials into and through an organization to its customers by applying analytical, technological, and managerial skills.

Choose a Degree Path

This specialized degree can be obtained through our new Dallas On-Site Option with all coursework online, or our 100% online delivery.


Which one is best for you? Take a look below at the comparison between the programs.

Feature 100% Online Option Dallas On-Site Experiences Option
Delivery Format Fully online Online with in-person weekends in Dallas
In-Person Component None Two weekend immersions per semester in Dallas
Networking Opportunities Virtual networking Face-to-face networking with faculty and industry leaders
Experiential Learning Online coursework Company site visits, hands-on problem-solving
In-State Tuition* Yes Yes
Ideal for Those needing full flexibilty Professionals wanting hands-on experience in a business hub

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Elite Supply Chain Degrees

Highly Ranked

Gartner, the leading global research firm, ranked our supply chain graduate programs as the second best in North America in 2022 and 2024.
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U.S. News also ranked our graduate programs in the top 10 of public universities in 2022.

And our undergraduate supply chain program was ranked #1 in North America by Gartner in three straight periods (2020, 2022, and 2024).

Unprecedented Collaboration

In February of 2025, Blue Yonder announced a two-year strategic partnership to benefit the supply chain management program.

Blue Yonder will be the first-ever title sponsor for the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Program. The aim is to enrich both the education of Walton College students and Blue Yonder associates.
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How Do I Enroll?

Admission to Walton College masters programs is selective. Enrollment in each program is limited. 

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Just the Facts: Master of Science in Supply Chain Management

Program Length

30 Credit Hours

Flexible Schedule

Start Date

Fall and Spring Semesters

The online program begins in the Fall and Spring semesters; the Dallas On-Site Experience begins in the Fall.

Admissions Info

Do I Qualify to Enroll?

Complete your undergraduate degree and meet additional requirements. View Requirements

Please note: This program does not support international student status. International applicants currently in the United States on a work visa (for example, H-1B and L1) are eligible to apply for admission consideration.

Entrance Test

GMAT or GRE

Students may be eligible for a GMAT/GRE test waiver with a 3.2 undergraduate GPA or 3 years of professional work experience. Please review our master's admissions policies.

Application Deadline

Fall Deadlines (Online and Dallas On-Site Experience)
International applicants: February 15
Priority (domestic applicants): April 15
Final (domestic applicants): July 1

Spring Deadlines (Online only)
International applicants: August 15
Final (domestic applicants): November 1

Estimated Program Cost

100% Online Program
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Dallas On-Site Experience
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Financial Assistance

Paying for College

Scholarships, Graduate Assistantships, and Financial Aid

S.T.E.M. Program Designation

STEM Designation

This graduate degree is a STEM designated program.

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4+1 Degree Option

The 4+1 Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program option will allow well-prepared undergraduate students to begin graduate courses during the last year of their undergraduate studies.

WHO: Walton students with a 3.2 undergraduate GPA.

WHAT: Early consideration for a graduate program and possible dual credit between an undergraduate and graduate degree.

WHEN: Apply by February 15 during the spring of your second-to-last undergraduate year for a fall start, or by September 15 of your final year for a spring start.

WHY: Save time and potentially money!

How can I apply for the 4+1 degree option?

Students interested in the 4+1 Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program will require additional guidance and advising.

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Career Outlook

Per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment of logisticians is projected to grow 19 percent from 2023 to 2033.” Common job titles associated with the knowledge and skills obtained from the program are:

  • Supply chain managers
  • Logistics managers
  • Director of operations
  • Purchasing managers/buyers
  • International supply chain manager
  • International logistics consultant
  • Commodities manager
  • Director of supply chain operations
  • Logistics management analyst
  • Logistics director
  • Global logistics manager
  • Manufacturing and operations director
  • Supply chain project manager

According to salary.com, the median salary for a supply chain manager with a master's degree or MBA is $120,742 - $129,109. Education, location, experience and supervisory duties influence salary amounts.

Jobs and Salaries

$120,742 - $129,109

National median salary for a supply chain manager with a master's degree or MBA per salary.com.

237,100

Number of logistician jobs in the United States in 2023.

+45,800

Projected numeric change in the number of employed logistician from 2023 to 2033. (+19% change)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor (2023)

 
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Professor Remko van Hoek Awarded 2025 Distinguished Service Award

Remko van Hoek, professor of supply chain management at the University of Arkansas’ Walton College, received the 2025 CSCMP Distinguished Service Award—the highest individual honor in the field—and was inducted into the Supply Chain Hall of Fame. A global leader bridging academia and industry, van Hoek’s research and leadership continue to shape the future of supply chain management.

10/27/2025 | By Jerra Toms

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Walton College Faculty Creates Free Textbook Through Libraries Program

After a student suggested the Open Educational Resources program, Walton College professor Iana Shaheen created a free, customizable textbook for her Introduction to Supply Chain Management course. Partnering with the University Libraries, she developed a resource that reduces student costs, ensures consistency across sections and enhances learning for U of A business students.

10/10/2025 | By Christine Rickabaugh

The Northwest Arkansas Community

Join a supportive and engaging community located in the vibrant business network of Northwest Arkansas, with over 300 Fortune 500 companies with a presence in the region.

Business leaders and Walton College alumni are closely connected to the college and the Supply Chain program, not just during your studies, but throughout your career.

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Courses Overview

To obtain the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management, the following 30 hours of coursework must be completed.

Core Courses

SCMT 56303: Foundations for New Product Launch and Integrated Demand-Driven Value Networks Supply chain management is the integration of key business processes from end user through suppliers. The focus of this course is on the business fundamentals and core processes that must be linked throughout the supply chain in order to ensure the effective development and delivery of products and services that satisfy customers.
SCMT 56603: PLAN: Demand Planning and Inventory Operations This course examines the integrated planning and management of supply chain activities including, notably, demand forecasting and replenishment within sales & operations planning. In addition to modeling related decisions both in within-firm and supply chain contexts, strategic issues related to interfirm coordination and collaboration will be discussed.
SCMT 56803: SOURCE: Global Procurement and Supply Management In the global supply chain sourcing and procurement plays a critical role in ensuring supply, growing margins and contributing to reliable delivery to customers. This course covers the core sourcing and procurement processes of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and takes a leadership approach to those covering topics such as change management and business alignment issues involved.
SCMT 56903: Supply Chain Performance Management and Analytics This course will examine standard and advanced analytical techniques used to transform data into actionable business intelligence and students will gain hands-on experience with these techniques. Students will gain an understanding of the practical considerations that arise in real-world applications by means of a term project. They will gain exposure to data science software capable of advanced predictive analytics and also through cases, expose them to innovative ways in which firms are using analytics to improve supply chain management processes.
SCMT 57303: Supply Chain Strategy, Governance and Change Management Evaluate and select appropriate supply chain strategies, change management approaches, and governance structures for business situations. This course leverages plan, source, make, deliver, customer service, and new product development capabilities to meet strategic and financial goals in demand-driven value networks.
SCMT 57203: DELIVER: Customer Service and Distribution Management This course is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the customer service and delivery processes needed to drive demand-driven value networks. The emphasis of this course will focus on systemic alignment across the functional capabilities of customer fulfilment service quality, transportation, distribution and return capabilities across the supply chain, with a specific emphasis on governance, performance management and the integration of advanced technologies.
SCMT 57103: MAKE: Achieving Operational Excellence This course focuses on understanding the key processes involved in providing valuable products and services for customers as well as important approaches to continuously improving these processes. Learners will leave this course with skills necessary to continuously improve the key manufacturing and service processes involved in providing valuable products and services to customers, as well as the project management competencies necessary to embedded new, innovative capabilities in their supply chains.

Choose 9 hours of approved business electives.

Electives Electives are chosen by the student in consultation with the Supply Chain Management M.S. Program Director. Approved electives (9 hours) may be any graduate course approved by the Supply Chain Management M.S. Program Director.

Dallas On-Site Experience
Saturday Class Dates


Fall
2025		 Spring
2026
Sept.
26-28		 Feb. 27 –
March 1
Nov.
14-16		 April
10-12


Part-Time Saturday Class Dates


Fall
2025		 Spring
2026		 Summer
2026
August
23		 Jan.
17		 May
16
Sept.
20		 Feb.
14		 June
6
Oct.
11		 March
14		 June
27
Nov.
8		 April
4		 July
25
Dec.
6		 April
25		  

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