Top 25 Online Master's in Supply Chain and Logistics Programs for 2019

Norwich is the first private military college in the U.S. and is responsible for developing the idea of the "citizen soldier" which later influenced the creation of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). It was also the first school to offer military training to women, as well as the first private college in the country to offer engineering programs. Today, the school offers 13 master’s degrees across a wide variety of academic and professional fields, including an online MBA in supply chain management and logistics.

The curriculum emphasizes strategy, logistics, assessment, and optimization methods within supply chain management systems. Online students complete the program as part of a cohort group of no more than 16 colleagues. The degree can be completed in 18-24 months. Norwich is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Liberty is the nation’s largest non-profit, private university, with a 7,000-acre campus located in central Virginia that boasts state-of-the-art facilities and the latest technology to accommodate online programs. The school offers more than 550 different academic programs across 17 schools and colleges, including an online MBA in supply chain management and logistics through its school of business.

The 45-hour program allows qualifying students to transfer up to 50% of the required credits earned at another university towards their degree. The curriculum explores customer relationships, warehousing and inventory management, and delivery and transportation, combining core coursework in global strategy and concepts with a supply chain management and logistics cognate. This degree can be completed in five semesters of full-time study and is offered exclusively online.

USD is a private Roman Catholic university that serves a population of more than 8,500 students from its picturesque 180-acre campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The university offers more than 70 academic programs for both undergraduate and graduate students, spanning nine colleges and schools. USD’s offers a master's in supply chain management online through the School of Business that is the first of its kind in the U.S. to be accredited by the Chartered Institute for Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).

The program includes 13 courses on topics like operational processes, international negotiations, and leadership and change management. Students must also complete a culminating advanced integrative project. While the majority of coursework is completed online, students may participate in optional on-site workshops designed to develop professional networking skills. USD is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

UW–Madison occupies a 936-acre campus that serves more than 43,000 students each year through a variety of on-campus and online programs. The school offers more than 100 online degrees, including a master of science in integrated supply chain management. This integrated supply chain management MS is offered through UW’s Platteville location and emphasizes business, industrial, engineering, and professional skill development.

The curriculum includes 30-33 credits of coursework in a combination of core and emphasis classes. Students can choose one of the following concentrations: management, operations, analysis, purchasing, customer relations, or logistics. This program can be completed in just two years of full-time study. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree to be considered; there are no GMAT or GRE requirements. UW–Madison is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Kettering was founded in 1919 in Flint, Michigan, as The School of Automobile Trades. Today, the school has expanded its academic offerings to not only include engineering programs, but also science, mathematics, and business degrees. Kettering now offers 11 graduate programs, including the online master of science in supply chain management.

This 10-course program combines core coursework with the a graduate certificate in a topic of the student’s choice: supply chain & enterprise resource planning, operations management or global leadership, or healthcare management. The MS in supply chain management online culminates in a capstone experience that involves in-depth analysis of a supply chain of the student’s choosing. Students can earn their degree in just 18-24 months of full-time study. Kettering is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

OSU is the largest institution of higher learning in Oregon and serves more than 31,000 students at its locations in Corvallis, Bend, Newport, Portland, and online. The school offers more than 300 degree programs across 11 academic colleges, including one of few degree-granting honors programs in the U.S. The online MBA in supply chain and logistics management at OSU can be completed in either an online or hybrid format.

The 60-credit curriculum teaches students how to master international operations and management concepts that related to many supply chain and logistics careers. This degree concludes with a lean management enterprise capstone course, which uses hands-on exercises and case studies to emphasize the analysis of strategic supply chain management. OSU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Maryland is one of the nation's first premier public research institutions and the first "Do Good" school in the U.S. The school is also the flagship college campus for the state and is located in close proximity to Washington, D.C. Maryland serves more than 39,000 students each year and offers more than 100 graduate programs, including a master of science in management with a specialization in acquisition and supply chain management.

The 36-credit program includes a variety of introductory, core, and specialization courses, culminating in a strategic management capstone project. The curriculum emphasizes managerial decision making, contemporary logistics, and integrative supply chain management. Students can transfer up to six credits of coursework earned at another accredited university towards their degree. Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

UW is home to the largest concentration of students in the school's multi-campus system and a world-renowned academic medical center. The school offers more than 440 degree options across 16 academic schools and colleges, including an online master's in supply chain management.

The program’s engineering-based curriculum emphasizes quantitative principles and data-driven analysis through the study of advanced supply chain management concepts. All courses are delivered online, except for a mandatory one-week residency on-campus at the beginning of the fall semester. Online coursework is delivered through Canvas and involves both synchronous and asynchronous study, depending on the course. This 43-credit program includes nine courses and can be completed within two years. UW is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Northeastern is an experiential research institution that offers graduate programs online and across nine schools through campuses located in Charlotte, North Carolina, Seattle, Silicon Valley, and Toronto. The school offers an online MBA through the D'Amore-McKim School of Business that features a concentration in supply chain management. This degree emphasizes a wide variety of topics, including dynamic business environments, sustainability, global security, and risk management.

The 50-credit curriculum includes both core and elective courses, the majority of which must be in the supply chain management concentration. Students have the option of attending a one-week intensive residency course on campus, which is equivalent to a three-course elective. They can also take part in an international field study residency experience, provided they have completed core requirements and are in good academic standing. Northeastern is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Rutgers was founded in 1766 and is both the premier public research university of New Jersey and the eighth-oldest higher education institution in the U.S. The school serves more than 69,000 students each year online and on its three New Jersey campuses in Camden, Newark, and New Brunswick.

Rutgers offers an online master's in supply chain management through its business school in New Brunswick and Newark. This 30-credit program includes 10 required courses and can be completed entirely online in just one year. The curriculum includes courses on a variety of topics, including project management, supply chain finance, and global procurement. There are three admission cycles per year and applicants are not required to take the GMAT. Rutgers is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

MSU was the first institution of higher learning in the U.S. to offer a scientific agriculture program. The school's main campus is located in East Lansing, but there are also numerous other sites throughout the state that are used for agricultural and natural resources research and education. The university offers more than 200 programs, including an online MS in supply chain management that is delivered through the Eli Broad College of Business.

This 36-credit program is offered in a hybrid format, combining mostly online study with as few as 12 days of on-campus requirements. These residency requirements usually consist of three-day weekend workshops at one of MSU's campus locations throughout the state. The curriculum emphasizes the practices of distribution, operations, and procurement, as well as integrated analysis and problem-solving. Students can complete this program in just two years. MSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Ashland was founded in 1878 and now operates nine campuses throughout the state of Ohio. The school offers nearly 100 different degrees, including an online MBA in a supply chain management concentration, that can be completed in an accelerated format in just one year of full-time study. This program prepares students to sit for the project management professional certification exam after graduation.

This 30-credit program may be completed entirely online or in hybrid format, with supplemental on-site classes provided at four MBA centers around Ohio or the school's main campus. The curriculum emphasizes core concepts such as supply chain management, logistics and procurement, and supply chain strategy. The price of tuition includes a Verizon Mifi Hotspot that can be used for mobile learning, as well as one year of paid internet service. Ashland is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

UWF has three campus locations in and around west Florida, including the flagship location in Pensacola. The university offers nearly 40 academic programs across five schools and colleges, including an MBA with an emphasis in supply chain logistics management online. This 36-credit program approaches the study of supply chain management from both an analytical and strategic perspective, emphasizing teamwork, leadership, and other professional skills. The program includes two introductory courses and 11 three-credit core classes. Courses are delivered in an accelerated seven-week format. This online MBA in supply chain logistics management offers multiple start dates throughout the year. UWF is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

IU's Bloomington campus was founded in 1820 and is the flagship location in the school's eight-campus system. The university serves more than 49,000 students each year and offers hundreds of academic programs across its 15 schools and colleges, including an online MS in global supply chain management. This 30-credit program is offered through the Kelley School of Business and allows students to enroll on either a full- or part-time basis. The curriculum emphasizes the study of distribution, logistics, manufacturing, operations, and other key professional skills. Students can also pursue a dual-MBA, which allows them to earn an MS in global supply chain management and an MBA simultaneously in an accelerated format. IU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Nebraska was founded in 1869 and was one of the first schools west of the Mississippi River to award doctorate degrees. The school has become one of the world's foremost teaching institutions and public land-grant universities. Nebraska offers more than 100 different degrees and certificates, including an online MBA in supply chain management.

This 48-credit program emphasizes team building, management, ethics, and leadership. The curriculum includes courses on a wide variety of topics, including financial accounting, managerial marketing, and supply chain management strategies. The degree offers multiple start dates in fall, spring, and summer semesters. All online students at Nebraska pay the same tuition rate, regardless of residency. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least two years of relevant work experience to be considered. They must also submit GMAT or GRE scores. Nebraska is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

GCSU was founded in 1889 as a women's educational center. Today, the school boasts a 600-acre main campus in Milledgeville and additional locations in Macon and Robins Air Force Base. The school offers more than 37 undergraduate and 25 graduate degrees, including an online master’s in logistics and supply chain management that is the oldest logistics program in the state.

The 30-hour program is delivered in an accelerated format through self-paced, cohort-based learning modules online. This degree includes a foundational course in college-level statistics and core and elective coursework in logistics leadership, strategic operations management, and international trade. GCSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

UW–Platteville was founded more than 150 years ago and is now the fastest-growing school in the state's college system. The school serves more than 9,000 students each year and offers more than 100 degrees, including a master's in supply chain management online. Students can choose one of the following concentrations: analysis, customer relations, logistics, management, operations, or purchasing.

This 33-credit program includes a variety of foundational, core, and specialization coursework on topics like supply chain logistics, purchasing management, and customer relationship management. Most students earn their degree in just two years, although they can take as many as seven years from admission to complete all program requirements. UW–Platteville is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Florida Tech was established in 1958 alongside NASA as the premier research university in the state. The school's roots are in topics like engineering, science and aeronautics, but it also offers nationally-renowned programs in psychology, liberal arts, and business. One such program is the online supply chain management master's degree, which is offered through Florida Tech Online as well as the school's Orlando and Kennedy Space Center locations.

The 30-hour program includes core coursework in managerial accounting, global supply chain management and international logistics, statistics, and acquisition management. Students must also complete a culminating applied management project at the end of the program. All courses are taught by experts in the field of supply chain management, with online class sizes kept to a minimum for an optimized distance learning experience. Florida Tech is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

LSU is the state's flagship university and one of the region's premier research institutions. Today, LSU offers academic programs throughout 17 schools and colleges, including an online MBA with a concentration in supply chain management. This 42-credit program includes 33 credits of core MBA courses and nine credits of approved MBA electives. It emphasizes concepts, model development, and analysis skills that are specific to careers in supply chain management and logistics. Core courses cover a variety of topics, including general leadership, management, and information systems. All courses last seven weeks each and students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout the program to graduate. LSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

UW–Whitewater was founded in 1868 and joined the UW system in 1971. Since then, the school has grown considerably and offers a variety of degrees and professional programs through six schools and colleges. UW–Whitewater offers an MBA in supply chain management online through the College of Business and Economics.

This 36-credit degree requires students to complete the school's Common Body of Knowledge prerequisite courses, as well as core, elective, and emphasis classes in supply chain management. Students must also enroll in a culminating business policy and strategy course during their final semester. Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores to be considered. UW–Whitewater is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.