Master of Science in Supply Chain Management

(This a new degree program that is in the process of meeting the conditions of eligibility for accreditation by the ACBSP.)

The Master of Science in Supply Chain Management is a specialized degree emphasizing innovative leadership and decision-making focused on global supply chain management. The curriculum and teaching methodologies challenge leaders to develop forward-thinking supply chain processes, logistics, and supply chain strategies. 

MS IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ADMISSIONS  

To be granted full admission for any graduate degree program, applicants must meet the requirements for Full Admission to the Graduate School along with any additional requirements for a specific degree.  Applications for admission to a master's program are processed by the Graduate Admissions Office in conjunction with the relevant Program Director. 

Some degree programs may include additional requirements for admission that are supplemental to the Graduate School’s requirements.  Admission to one graduate program does not guarantee admission to another.  

Full Admission 

Applicants who meet all of the criteria listed below may be granted full admission to the Graduate School.  

1. A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. 

2. Evidence of sound moral character and compatibility with DBU's mission. 

3. A likelihood of academic success as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in all previous course work. 

4. Two letters of recommendation from non-family members. 

5. A current, professional résumé.  

Applicants seeking admission will be required to submit the following: 

• A formal Application for Admission to pursue a specified master's degree program.  The application will ask applicants for a Statement of Purpose outlining reasons for seeking admission and showing compatibility with DBU’s mission. 

• Official transcripts from each institution attended as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate student. 

• Two letters of recommendation from non-family members. 

• A current, professional résumé. 

• Any additional requirements requested by a specific degree program.  

Additional Requirements 

The MS in Supply Chain Management does not include any additional requirements for admission.  

Provisional Admission 

Applicants who show potential for graduate study, but do not meet the criteria for Full Admission, may be admitted for up to 12 hours under provisional status. Students admitted under Provisional Admission will be granted Full Admission upon successful completion of 12 credit hours and fulfillment of the conditions of their admission as determined by the Graduate Admissions Office.  

MS IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOUNDATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

All graduate business students are required to complete the foundational courses for the appropriate program through undergraduate or graduate course work. Students who have not completed appropriate undergraduate business courses will be required to take equivalent 5000-level graduate courses upon acceptance to the program. Students who have completed undergraduate business courses may have any (or all) of the 5000 level requisite courses waived if courses meet the waiver criteria: 

• The completed undergraduate course is equivalent to the 5000-level course. 

• The course grade is at least a B. 

• The course is taken at a regionally accredited institution. 

• Foundational courses will not be accepted if completed through correspondence, life and work experience, CLEP, or other standardized testing. 

The courses listed below are requisites and may be satisfied through undergraduate credit. Courses in brackets are the undergraduate equivalent classes: