Program Overview

Introduction to the Supply Chain Management Program

The Supply Chain Management Program (SCM) is designed to prepare graduates for careers in logistics and supply chain management. This professional degree program, offered through the Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL), is tailored for early and mid-career professionals seeking to enhance their skills in supply chain fundamentals and leadership.

Program Overview

The SCM program leads to one of two degrees:

• The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Supply Chain Management, suitable for students who wish to pursue research or a PhD.
• The Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Supply Chain Management, geared towards students aiming for a career in industry or consulting.

Program Structure

The SCM program consists of two cohorts:

• The "residential" students (SCMr) spend ten months on the MIT campus, from August to May.
• The "blended" students (SCMb) spend five months on campus, from January to May, having already earned the MicroMasters Credential in Supply Chain Management through edX.

Curriculum

During their time on campus, students take specialized subjects taught by leading logistics and supply chain professionals, covering areas such as:

• Logistics systems
• Supply chain design
• Inventory planning
• Transportation management
• Analytical methods
• Data science
• Machine learning Students also take subjects in leadership, business writing, public speaking, and strategy.

Projects and Study Treks

Each student writes either a master’s thesis (MEng degree) or a capstone report (MASc degree) based on a real-world project sponsored by a participating company, agency, or nongovernmental organization. Additionally, SCM students participate in week-long study treks to domestic and international locations to expand their education and observe supply chain operations in action.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should have a background in college-level calculus, economics, probability, and statistics. Specific requirements for each cohort include:

• SCMr applicants must take either the GRE or GMAT exam, or the first online MicroMasters subject in analytics.
• SCMb applicants are required to have the MicroMasters Credential in Supply Chain Management and do not need to take the GRE or GMAT test.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must take the IELTS or TOEFL exam or receive a waiver.

Admission Rounds

The admission rounds for both SCM cohorts are in the late fall and early spring.