MS in Supply Chain Management (Global)
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The MS in Supply Chain Management (Global) develops world-ready supply chain professionals in one year.
Gain Global Supply Chain Experience as You Earn Your Degree
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.
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.
Duration: 10 months (two semesters – fall and spring)
Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business
Start Date: Fall 2025
STEM Designated
International students may qualify for a 36-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension upon graduation.
Anticipated Program Profile
- Average GPA of 3.50
- 60% Tennessee Resident
- 70% UT Graduate
- Average cohort size of 20-30
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Graduate Supply Chain Management Degree Program in North America
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Nationally for Service to Veterans
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Graduate Supply Chain Program in the U.S. Among Public Institutions
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What You’ll Learn
The MS in Supply Chain Management (Global) degree program approaches supply chain management from an integrative perspective that includes economics, operations, logistics, risk management, leadership and IT. This global program takes place on the UT Knoxville campus and each student can select either Panama or Vietnam for a global learning experience. In this one-year program, students will spend the first semester studying foundational SCM topics and will study more advanced global topics in semester 2. After completing the full curriculum, students will be awarded the Master of Supply Chain Management from The University of Tennessee.
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.
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.
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
Supply Chains Fundamentals for a Global Environment.
Required Core Curriculum:
- Global Supply Chain Strategy & Design (SCM 510) (3 credits)
- Global Supply Chain Planning & Operations (SCM 512) (3 credits)
- Global Sourcing (SCM 514) (3 credits)
- Global Logistics & Distribution (SCM 516) (3 credits)
- Global Supply Chain Immersive Project (SCM 518) (2 credits)
- Becoming a World-Ready Supply Chain Professional (SCM 519) (0 credits)
Study Abroad Program
- Doing Business Abroad – Study Tour (SCM 525) (2 credits)
Students choose between:
1) Panama, or 2) Vietnam
Navigating Global Business.
Required Curriculum:
- Global Supply Chain Modeling & Analysis (SCM 530) (3 credits)
- International Economics for Supply Chain Management (SCM 532) (3 credits)
- Tools & Technology for Global Supply Chain Management (SCM 534) (3 credits)
- Global Trade Compliance (SCM 536) (3 credits)
- Global Supply Chain Immersive Project (SCM 538) (2 credits)
- Becoming a World-Ready Supply Chain Professional (SCM 539) (0 credits)
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Requirements
GMAT/GRE: Test scores from either the GMAT or GRE are required of most applicants, but can be waived for qualified students. Contact us for more information.
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.
Interview: An interview is required. Students will be contacted after their application is received on how to move forward with an interview.
Letter of Recommendation: In the application, please enter the name and email address of your recommender. When you submit the application, they will receive an email with the recommendation to complete. The admissions committee prefers to see one academic (faculty) and one professional (current/previous supervisor) recommendation.
Haslam’s MS in Supply Chain Management (Global) is open to any undergraduate major, but business, engineering or supply chain are preferred. A GMAT/GRE test is required, but waivers are sometimes available (e.g., UT undergraduate students exempt).
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. An up-to-date schedule of tuition and fees for in- and out-of-state students can be found on UT’s Graduate School website.
Tuition and fees listed on the graduate school’s website 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 $6,000 program fee total ($3,000 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.
Faculty
Shay Scott
Ted Stank
For more information contact us.
Alec Merkle
Assistant Director of Admissions, Graduate Business Programs
(865) 974-3959
amerkle@utk.edu