Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
Masters GMAT/GRE Option for 2021 Admissions
For 2021 Walton master's program admissions, the GMAT or GRE is optional. While not required, you have the option to submit your test scores as part of a holistic admissions review. Programs may still conduct an interview as part of the overall process. Doctoral programs will still require a valid GMAT or GRE test score as part of the application. Please contact gsb@walton.uark.edu for more information.
With increased demands from customers, suppliers and shippers, a wide array of employers are seeking professionals with advanced knowledge of supply chains. Students in this program will learn a systems approach to sustainably manage the flow of materials into and through an organization to its customers.
The Right Place at the Right Time.
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Supply Chain Management is designed for early-career business professionals who want to return to school to receive specialized training in supply chain management.
Be prepared for careers in manufacturing, sourcing, planning, logistics, distribution and new product introduction. Learn a systems approach to sustainably manage the flow of materials into and through a firm to its customers by applying analytical, technological and managerial skills. The degree is grounded in an understanding of the increasing complexity and breadth of the supply chain discipline. Effective supply chain management also necessitates cross-functional expertise. Thus, students will choose to specialize in specific tracks to complement their supply chain courses, such as:
- Business Analytics
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Retail Supply Chain Management
- Finance
- Blockchain Enterprise Systems
Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
Program Length: 30 hours – flexible schedule
Program Start Date: Fall
Application deadline:
April 15
Curriculum Overview
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Admissions Information
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Required Test: GMAT or GRE
Program Cost
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Program Designation:
This is a STEM designated program.
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Career Outlook
Per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment of logisticians is projected to grow 5 percent from 2018 to 2028.” 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 $106,966 - $115,084. Experience and supervisory duties influence salary amounts.
Jobs and Salaries
$106,966 - $115,084
National median salary for a supply chain manager with a master's degree or MBA in 2019.
174,900
Number of logistician jobs in the United States in 2018.
+8,400
Projected numeric change in the number of employed logistician from 2018 to 2028. (+5% change)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Industry Survey: Employer Feedback
In August 2019, Walton College surveyed local employers to inquire about their needs for candidates with a supply chain management graduate degree. At that time, the following companies responded with their anticipated job position needs for similar candidates in the next 2-5 years.
Transplace, LLC
(Third Party Logistics)
10
positions
$100,000-$150,000
salary range
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
(Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain)
100
positions
$100,000-$150,000
salary range
Bayer
(Healthcare, Pharmaceutical)
5-15
positions
<$100,000
salary range
LLamasoft
(Supply Chain Design Software and Services)
35-40
positions
$70,000 - $120,000
salary range
Courses and Program Schedule
To obtain the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management, students must complete the following 30 hours of coursework.
| Supply Chain Management Core Courses 21 credit hours |
| Choose one of the following: |
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ISYS 5213 or ISYS 5103 that is taken for the Supply Chain Management core will not count towards the nine hours required for the following concentrations: Business Analytics, Enterprise Resource Planning, or Blockchain Enterprise Systems. |
| Choose 9 hours from one of the six concentrations 9 credit hours |
Additional Degree Requirements: In addition to 30 hours of required coursework, students must take a comprehensive exam. The comprehensive exam will take the form of the final project in SCMT 5623. An individual’s grade of B or above in the project will be considered a pass on the comprehensive exam.
Admissions Requirements and Prerequisites
The Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (SCMTMS) program is open to students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and who can present evidence of their ability to do graduate work. “Evidence of ability” means superior grade-point average, an acceptable test score on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE), and recommendations with respect to ability for successful pursuit of graduate-level work. Other admissions criteria can be considered on a case by case basis. Students from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to applicants with work experience.
International Students
International applicants and resident aliens must submit an acceptable TOEFL or IELTS score or complete the Intensive English Language Program (Spring International Language Center) and receive an English proficiency recommendation for admission. Other admissions criteria can be considered on a case by case basis. Students from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
New & Noteworthy
Walton College’s Stephanie Thomas Appointed to National Nonprofit Board
Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management & Education has appointed Stephanie Thomas, associate professor of practice of supply chain management in the Walton College, to its Board of Advisors for a three-year term.
‘Making the Pieces Fit’ Key for Supply Chain Management Students
Note: This is part of a series of articles that examine what students learn by pursuing different undergraduate degree options at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. There’s a trend among students who study supply chain management that helps explain how some of them stumble into this career discipline.
Second WISE Future Leaders Symposium Draws Several Hundred Participants
The “What’s Your Vision” WISE Future Leaders Symposium drew several hundred participants from universities throughout the world for the streaming event in October that helped students, faculty and early career supply chain professionals connect.
