Online MBA in Supply Chain Management

What is an MBA in Supply Chain Management?

An online MBA in supply chain management provides a broad business foundation in finance, accounting, marketing, human resources, and more. The curriculum will introduce students to the work of purchasers and logisticians, and graduates will leave school with a detailed knowledge of the field. In the expanding global market, supply chains require constant attention and reconfiguration, creating many career opportunities within supply chain management.

MBA graduates in supply chain management earn over $10,000 more than those with bachelor’s degrees.

John Fowler, the chairman of the Carey School of Business, says the average starting salary of his MBA graduates is $96,000. Many positions also come with five-digit signing bonuses. National employment statistics reflect the benefits of earning a supply chain management MBA online; MBA graduates in supply chain management earn over $10,000 more than those with bachelor’s degrees.

Comparison of Supply Chain Management Master’s Degrees

An online MBA in supply chain management teaches skills specific to supply chains, based on a foundational business core. A master’s of operation management, on the other hand, focuses on skills related to improving the efficiency and performance of workers.

Degree	Description	Average Salary (1-4 years experience)	Length
Master’s of Operations Management	A master’s of operations management focuses on workflow efficiency. Students are prepared to optimize personnel and performance, and graduates work in companies’ procurement, revenue, operations, and human resources departments. This degree emphasizes the management of people over supply chains.	$59,491	1 Year
Master’s of Supply Chain Management	An online master’s in supply chain management focuses on supply chain logistics. It’s a more specific degree than the MBA, but it covers much of the same material, including manufacturing, logistics, marketing, finance, data analysis, technology, and customer relations.	$57,571	1 Year
Master’s of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management	An online MBA in supply chain management teaches management and leadership, as well as supply chain areas like finance, marketing, and manufacturing. MBA graduates are prepared for positions in management, becoming logisticians and purchasers in areas like quality control, warehouse management, customer service, and purchasing.	$60,137	1-1.5 Years

Graduates who earn their supply chain management MBA online become familiar with all aspects of the supply chain, including purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, data analysis, finance, and customer service. Below, we describe a typical online master’s in supply chain management curriculum. Though schools may differ in terms of coursework, they generally develop the same competencies to help you in the workplace.

Course	Competencies Developed	Occupational Skill Level
Logistics	Plan models for transportation, warehousing, production, inventory, and distribution systems.	TITLE: Logistics Engineer SALARY: growth of 4%
Strategic Planning	Forecast outcomes, and work through real-life business dilemmas.	TITLE: Supply Chain Manager SALARY: growth of 10%
Business Analysis	Understand how to use data to make business decisions.	TITLE: Demand Planner SALARY: growth of 4%

Supply chain management MBA graduates work in a variety of careers. Here are some popular options.

Logistics Engineer		Median Salary: $69,582
Offices Warehouses	Logistics engineers ensure efficiency, in terms of people and materials. They evaluate and improve processes to ensure the organization uses the least amount of resources necessary to be the most profitable.

Supply Chain Manager		Median Salary: $79,285
Offices Warehouses	The supply chain manager regulates a company’s inventory based on demand. The manager also promotes collaboration between sales and customer service employees and communicates with suppliers.

Demand Planner		Median Salary: $61,961
Offices	Demand planners forecast future demand for a company’s stock, which helps supply chain managers regulate a company’s inventory. Demand planners must collaborate with a number of departments to create and present their forecasts.

Rank	School	Location	Cost	Toggle	Logo	Tuition	% Receiving Financial Aid	Student Population	School Type	Description
	Abilene Christian University	Location Abilene, TX	Tuition			Tuition $25,200	% Receiving Financial Aid 55%	Student Population 4,544	School Type Private	Concentrations Business Analytics Healthcare Administration Information Technology Leadership Operations and Supply Chain Management Marketing International Business View School Profile
	Arkansas State University	Location Jonesboro, AR	Tuition			Tuition $20,130	% Receiving Financial Aid 53%	Student Population 13,410	School Type Public	Concentrations Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	Ashland University	Location Ashland, OH	Tuition			Tuition $29,500	% Receiving Financial Aid 58%	Student Population 5,677	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Business Analytics Entrepreneurship Financial Management Global Management Healthcare Management And Leadership Human Resource Management Management Information Systems Project Management Sports Management Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	Ball State University	Location Muncie, IN	Tuition			Tuition $18,300	% Receiving Financial Aid 59%	Student Population 21,196	School Type Public	Concentrations Entrepreneurship Finance Health Economics, Policy, And Administration Logistics And Supply Chain Management Sales Management Business Essentials for Professionals Certificate Health Economics, Policy, and Administration Certificate Professional Sales Management Certificate View School Profile
	Bellevue University	Location Bellevue, NE	Tuition			Tuition $20,340	% Receiving Financial Aid 44%	Student Population 9,760	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Acquisition And Contract Management Cybersecurity Entrepreneurship Executive Coaching Finance Global Economic Threat Environment Healthcare Administration Human Capital Management Human Resources Management Information Security Management Interdisciplinary Business International Management Management Managerial Communication Management Information Systems Marketing Project Management Supply Chain Management Tax View School Profile
	California State University - Dominguez Hills	Location Carson, CA	Tuition			Tuition $16,560	% Receiving Financial Aid 38%	Student Population 14,635	School Type Public	Concentrations International Business Management Finance Marketing Management Information Technology Human Resources Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Logistics Management Certificate Marketing View School Profile
	Central Michigan University	Location Mount Pleasant, MI	Tuition			Tuition $21,600	% Receiving Financial Aid 78%	Student Population 26,825	School Type Public	Concentrations Erp Emphasis Using Sap Software Human Resource Management Logistics Management Marketing Vdo Emphasis View School Profile
	Champlain College	Location Burlington, VT	Tuition			Tuition $28,620	% Receiving Financial Aid 63%	Student Population 4,006	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Certificate Advanced Management Certificate Healthcare Administration Certificate Human Resource Management Certificate Leadership Certificate Supply Chain Management Certificate View School Profile
	Delaware Valley University	Location Doylestown, PA	Tuition			Tuition $24,060	% Receiving Financial Aid 69%	Student Population 2,266	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Food And Agribusiness Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	DeSales University	Location Center Valley, PA	Tuition			Tuition $30,240	% Receiving Financial Aid 66%	Student Population 3,136	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Finance Healthcare Systems Management Human Resource Management Management Marketing Project Management Self Design Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	East Carolina University	Location Greenville, NC	Tuition			Tuition $12,342	% Receiving Financial Aid 57%	Student Population 28,289	School Type Public	Concentrations Business Analytics Certificate Finance Certificate Healthcare Management Certificate Hospitality Management Certificate Management Information Systems Certificate Marketing Certificate Project Management Certificate Security Studies Certificate Supply Chain Management Certificate View School Profile
	Florida Southern College	Location Lakeland, FL	Tuition			Tuition $34,100	% Receiving Financial Aid 68%	Student Population 2,869	School Type Private	Concentrations Healthcare Management Certificate Supply Chain Management Certificate Six Sigma Prep Certificate CPA Licensure Certificate View School Profile
	Fontbonne University	Location St. Louis, MO	Tuition			Tuition $26,208	% Receiving Financial Aid 67%	Student Population 1,713	School Type Private	Concentrations Management Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	Friends University	Location Wichita, KS	Tuition			Tuition $21,111	% Receiving Financial Aid 75%	Student Population 1,929	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Change Management Healthcare Leadership Management Information Systems Supply Chain Management & Logistics Professional MBA View School Profile
	Golden Gate University - San Francisco	Location San Francisco, CA	Tuition			Tuition $54,810	% Receiving Financial Aid 67%	Student Population 2,735	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Business Data Analytics Entrepreneurship Finance Global Supply Chain Management Human Resources Information Technology International Business Management Marketing Project Management Public Administration Public Relations Executive MBA View School Profile
	Governors State University	Location University Park, IL	Tuition			Tuition $14,616	% Receiving Financial Aid 76%	Student Population 5,938	School Type Public	Concentrations Management Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	Johnson & Wales University	Location Providence, RI	Tuition			Tuition $25,974	% Receiving Financial Aid 86%	Student Population 500	School Type Private	Concentrations Finance Hospitality Human Resource Management NonProfit Management Operations & Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	Kettering University	Location Flint, MI	Tuition			Tuition $42,720	% Receiving Financial Aid 64%	Student Population 2,252	School Type Private	Concentrations Global Management Certificate Supply Chain Management Certificate Operations Management Certificate Healthcare Management Certificate View School Profile
	Lakeland College	Location Plymouth, WI	Tuition			Tuition $21,780	% Receiving Financial Aid 65%	Student Population 3,671	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Finance Healthcare Management Human Resource Management Project Management Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	Lamar University	Location Beaumont, TX	Tuition			Tuition $14,688	% Receiving Financial Aid 54%	Student Population 14,965	School Type Public	Concentrations Criminal Justice Management Enterprise Resource Planning Healthcare Administration Management Construction Project Management General Business Management View School Profile
	Lehigh University	Location Bethlehem, PA	Tuition			Tuition $38,700	% Receiving Financial Aid 44%	Student Population 7,054	School Type Private	Concentrations Finance International Business Marketing Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	Lindenwood University	Location Saint Charles, MO	Tuition			Tuition $26,520	% Receiving Financial Aid 62%	Student Population 11,620	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Entrepreneurial Studies Finance Human Resource Management International Business Leadership Management Marketing Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	Missouri University of Science and Technology	Location Rolla, MO	Tuition			Tuition $43,200	% Receiving Financial Aid 52%	Student Population 8,886	School Type Public	Concentrations Business Analytics And Data Science Certificate Business Intelligence Certificate Business Project Management Certificate Digital Media Certificate Digital Supply Chain Management Certificate Electronic And Social Commerce Certificate Enterprise Resource Planning Certificate Human-Computer Interaction Certificate Management And Leadership Certificate Mobile Business And Technology Certificate View School Profile
	National University	Location La Jolla, CA	Tuition			Tuition $26,208	% Receiving Financial Aid 41%	Student Population 17,488	School Type Private	Concentrations Financial Management Human Resources Integrated Marketing Communication International Business Management Accounting Marketing Mobile Marketing And Social Media Organizational Leadership Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	North Carolina State University	Location Raleigh, NC	Tuition			Tuition $44,920	% Receiving Financial Aid 42%	Student Population 34,015	School Type Public	Concentrations Finance Certificate Operations & Supply Chain Management Marketing View School Profile
	Northeastern University	Location Boston, MA	Tuition			Tuition $78,000	% Receiving Financial Aid 44%	Student Population 19,940	School Type Private	Concentrations Finance Management Healthcare Management High Technology Management Innovation Entrepreneurship International Management Marketing Supply Chain Management Sustainability View School Profile
	Norwich University	Location Northfield, VT	Tuition			Tuition $28,512	% Receiving Financial Aid 64%	Student Population 3,870	School Type Private	Concentrations Project Management Construction Management Energy Management Finance Organizational Leadership Supply Chain Management & Logistics View School Profile
	Nova Southeastern University	Location Fort Lauderdale, FL	Tuition			Tuition $34,905	% Receiving Financial Aid 58%	Student Population 23,236	School Type Private	Concentrations Business Intelligence/Analytics Finance Human Resources International Business Management Marketing Process Improvement Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	Ohio University	Location Athens, OH	Tuition			Tuition $35,980	% Receiving Financial Aid 57%	Student Population 29,157	School Type Public	Concentrations Accounting Finance Healthcare Business Analytics Executive Management Operations & Supply Chain Management Strategic Selling & Sales Leadership View School Profile
	Pennsylvania State University	Location University Park, PA	Tuition			Tuition $56,880	% Receiving Financial Aid 50%	Student Population 47,307	School Type Public	Concentrations Accounting Advanced Accounting Business Analytics Finance Management Project Management Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	Quinnipiac University	Location Hamden, CT	Tuition			Tuition $42,550	% Receiving Financial Aid 61%	Student Population 9,654	School Type Private	Concentrations Chartered Financial Analyst Healthcare Management Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	Saint Leo University	Location Saint Leo, FL	Tuition			Tuition $25,920	% Receiving Financial Aid 60%	Student Population 15,800	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Healthcare Management Human Resources Information Security Marketing Market Research & Social Media Analytics Project Management Sport Business Supply Chain Global Integration Management View School Profile
	Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania	Location Shippensburg, PA	Tuition			Tuition $18,180	% Receiving Financial Aid 69%	Student Population 7,048	School Type Public	Concentrations Advanced Studies In Business Certificate Advanced Supply Chain And Logistics Management Certificate Finance Certificate Healthcare Management Certificate View School Profile
	Southern Arkansas University	Location Magnolia, AR	Tuition			Tuition $9,960	% Receiving Financial Aid 48%	Student Population 4,095	School Type Public	Concentrations Agriculture Business Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	Southern New Hampshire University	Location Manchester, NH	Tuition			Tuition $22,572	% Receiving Financial Aid 67%	Student Population 61,285	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Athletic Administration Business Intelligence Community Economic Development Corporate Social Responsibility Criminal Justice Economics Engineering Management Entrepreneurship Finance Forensic Accounting Healthcare Administration Healthcare Management Human Resources Information Technology Management Internet Marketing Leadership Marketing Music Business Operations & Supply Chain Management Project Management Public Administration Quantitative Analytics Six Sigma Social Media Sports Management Sustainability & Environmental Compliance Workplace Conflict Management View School Profile
	Syracuse University	Location Syracuse, NY	Tuition			Tuition $81,000	% Receiving Financial Aid 55%	Student Population 21,789	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Business Analytics Entrepreneurship Finance Marketing Management Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	Texas A & M University - Texarkana	Location Texarkana, TX	Tuition			Tuition $17,316	% Receiving Financial Aid 46%	Student Population 1,848	School Type Public	Concentrations Energy Leadership Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	The University of Texas at Austin	Location Austin, TX	Tuition			Tuition $9,722	% Receiving Financial Aid 38%	Student Population 50,950	School Type Public	Concentrations Professional MBA Accounting Business Analytics Energy Management Finance Healthcare Management Information Technology Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship Internal Audit International Management Leadership In Organizations Marketing Real Estate Strategic Management Supply Chain Management Systems Engineering & Management View School Profile
	The University of Texas at Dallas	Location Richardson, TX	Tuition			Tuition $49,531	% Receiving Financial Aid 53%	Student Population 24,554	School Type Public	Concentrations Professional MBA Accounting Business Analytics Energy Management Finance Healthcare Management Information Technology Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship Internal Audit International Management Leadership In Organizations Marketing Real Estate Strategic Management Supply Chain Management Systems Engineering & Management View School Profile
	University of Hartford	Location West Hartford, CT	Tuition			Tuition $35,445	% Receiving Financial Aid 69%	Student Population 6,912	School Type Private	Concentrations Business Analytics Finance International Business Management Marketing Project Management Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	University of Houston - Victoria	Location Victoria, TX	Tuition			Tuition $12,510	% Receiving Financial Aid 50%	Student Population 4,152	School Type Public	Concentrations Global MBA Finance Global MBA Healthcare Management Global MBA Human Resource Management Global MBA Management Global MBA Marketing Global MBA Supply Chain Management Global MBA View School Profile
	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	Location Champaign, IL	Tuition			Tuition $21,844	% Receiving Financial Aid 39%	Student Population 45,842	School Type Public	Concentrations Strategic Leadership & Management Managerial Economics And Business Analysis Value Chain Management Financial Management Global Challenges In Business Entrepreneurship & Innovation Digital Marketing View School Profile
	University of Maryland	Location College Park, MD	Tuition			Tuition $87,318	% Receiving Financial Aid 35%	Student Population 39,083	School Type Public	Concentrations Accounting Finance Information Systems And Business Analytics Marketing Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	University of Nebraska	Location Lincoln, NE	Tuition			Tuition $30,240	% Receiving Financial Aid 39%	Student Population 25,260	School Type Public	Concentrations Business Analytics Certificate Finance Supply Chain Management Certificate International Business Marketing View School Profile
	University of North Carolina	Location Chapel Hill, NC	Tuition			Tuition $114,078	% Receiving Financial Aid 32%	Student Population 29,084	School Type Public	Concentrations Finance Entrepreneurship Marketing Strategy & Consulting Data Analytics And Decision Making View School Profile
	University of North Carolina at Pembroke	Location Pembroke, NC	Tuition			Tuition $8,306	% Receiving Financial Aid 67%	Student Population 6,441	School Type Public	Concentrations Financial Services Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	University of Scranton	Location Scranton, PA	Tuition			Tuition $34,740	% Receiving Financial Aid 67%	Student Population 5,422	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Enterprise Resource Planning Healthcare Management Human Resources International Business Operations Management View School Profile
	University of South Dakota	Location Vermillion, SD	Tuition			Tuition $12,111	% Receiving Financial Aid 57%	Student Population 9,971	School Type Public	Concentrations Business Analytics Health Services Administration Marketing Operations & Supply Chain Management View School Profile
	University of St. Francis	Location Joliet, IL	Tuition			Tuition $28,728	% Receiving Financial Aid 69%	Student Population 3,957	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Business Analytics Finance Healthcare Administration Human Resources Logistics Management Training And Development Accounting Certificate Business Analytics Certificate Finance Certificate E-learning Certificate Human Resources Management Certificate Logistics Certificate Training and Development Certificate Training Specialist Certificate View School Profile
	University of West Florida	Location Pensacola, FL	Tuition			Tuition $15,065	% Receiving Financial Aid 47%	Student Population 12,763	School Type Public	Concentrations Accounting Entrepreneurship Supply Chain Logistics Management View School Profile
	University of Wisconsin - Whitewater	Location Whitewater, WI	Tuition			Tuition $22,932	% Receiving Financial Aid 63%	Student Population 12,360	School Type Public	Concentrations Human Resources Data Analytics Finance International Business Management Marketing Project Management Supply Chain Management IT Management View School Profile
	University of Massachusetts - Boston	Location Boston, MA	Tuition			Tuition $23,892	% Receiving Financial Aid 55%	Student Population 16,847	School Type Public	Concentrations Accounting Business Analytics Entrepreneurship Environmental Management Finance Healthcare Management Healthcare Informatics Human Resource Management Information Systems International Management Internet Marketing Leadership & Organizational Change Marketing Nonprofit Management Supply Chain and Service Management View School Profile
	University of Missouri - St Louis	Location St. Louis, MO	Tuition			Tuition $15,810	% Receiving Financial Aid 41%	Student Population 16,989	School Type Public	Concentrations Accounting Finance Information Systems International Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management Marketing Operations Management View School Profile
	Doane University	Location Crete, NE	Tuition			Tuition $16,170	% Receiving Financial Aid 72%	Student Population 2,065	School Type Private	Concentrations Human Resource Management Project Management Healthcare Administration Nonprofit and Public Administration Supply Chain Management Data Analytics View School Profile
	Texas Wesleyan University	Location Fort Worth, TX	Tuition			Tuition $28,680	% Receiving Financial Aid 54%	Student Population 2,373	School Type Private	Concentrations Supply Chain Management Healthcare Administration View School Profile
	Virginia International University	Location Fairfax, VA	Tuition			Tuition $18,288	% Receiving Financial Aid –	Student Population 895	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Executive MBA International Finance Marketing Management Contract Management Global Logistics Human Resources Management Leadership Management Mass Media & Public Relations Entrepreneurship Healthcare Management International Business Management Management Consulting Project Management View School Profile
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If you’ve decided that an MBA in Supply Chain Management is right for you, then it is time to start narrowing down the list of schools you are interested in. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you through this process.

• Search for schools in your area

  Even though you are looking for online programs, it can be helpful to choose a school within 100 miles of your home. Online students often report that they enjoy being able to visit campus. In addition, schools often partner with local businesses, meaning a school in your area can help you find a job close to home.

• Compare student outcomes data

  Many schools provide this information on their website; however, if you can’t find it, contact the school and ask for it. This data should include graduation rates, employment rates, and the compensation levels of recent graduates. When viewed side-by-side, this information provides a glimpse at program quality.

• Estimate the expected costs of your programs

  Prospective students often underestimate the total cost of their program. Multiply the total number of credit hours you will need to graduate by cost per credit hour. Do not forget to include the cost of supplies, internet, and factor in the time you will not spend earning an income. Also compare financial aid options; different schools may offer better financial aid packages or scholarships that can offset the cost of education.

• Check that classes will fit in with your schedule

  One of the central benefits of online education is flexibility. However, some programs require set meeting times, synchronous workshops, and mandatory campus visits. Be aware of all time commitments, and be sure they fit into your current schedule.

• Look for partnerships with local businesses

  The main objective of getting your MBA in Supply Chain Management is to find a secure job with a healthy salary in a field you enjoy. To that end, attending school that is well connected with local businesses can be a fantastic leg up upon graduation. Many of these partners will offer internships to students that can lead to full-time employment or provide the network and experience you need to get a job elsewhere.

• Make sure the program is accredited

  Accreditation is the formal review process that ensures a school is offering a reputable program adhering to minimum academic standards. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business is the national agency that accredits for undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs in business and accounting. By checking a program’s status with the AACSB, you can be confident you are receiving a recognized, quality degree. Employers generally will not hire job candidates who possess a degree from a school that is not accredited, and schools will not accept academic credentials from an unaccredited program.

• Talk to current students and/or recent alumni

  One of the best resources when it comes to making a final decision on an online MBA in Supply Chain Management program is actual students and graduates. They can give you an unbiased, real-world take on how the program has served them, what they have liked, and what they have disliked. Ask an admissions counselor to put you in touch with a current student or recent alumni. Alternatively, use LinkedIn or Facebook to find and reach out to people.

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Although an online MBA in supply chain management will boost your career and job prospects, some careers in the field have requirements beyond the typical MBA degree. Below, we break down a few licenses and the careers for which they are necessary.

License	Description
Certified Professional In Supply Management®	The CPSM is a certificate for supply chain managers. It provides further training in sourcing, procurement, negotiating, contracts, and leadership. On average, professionals with this certificate earn 9% higher salaries.
APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management	The CPIM is another certificate for supply chain professionals, which results in an average pay increase of 12%. Workers learn how to reduce a company’s costs and maximize return on investment.

• Why an Online MBA
• MBA Accreditation
• MBA Admissions
• Choosing an MBA Program

A number of scholarships are available for MBA in supply chain management students, with awards based on both merit and need. Many scholarships have certain prerequisites, such as membership in an organization. The average award for those pursuing an online MBA in supply chain management is $2,000.

• ACI-NA/CAC Scholarships: $5,000
• Chad Jones Memorial Scholarship Program: up to $1,000
• Davis-Kassa Scholarship: $4,000
• Harvey P. Sommerer Memorial Scholarship: $1,000

• Healthcare Administration
• Organizational Leadership
• Public Administration
• Executive MBA
• Risk Management