Master of Supply Chain Management at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

    Master of Supply Chain Management at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

    Master of Supply Chain Management at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

    The Supply Chain Management at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 23, 2027.

    About Master of Supply Chain Management

    What makes this program different?

    This 100% online Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program is the only program of its kind in North Carolina. 

    Why is the program special?

    This fully online program is designed specifically for the working professional, requires no residencies, and it can be completed full-time in as few as 12 months.

    Understand how the supply chain affects all aspects of the economy

    Solve and strategically manage supply chain disruptions

    Manage sustainable supply chains

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Supply Chain Management at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible for admission for graduate study at the University of North Carolina Wilmington applicants must:

    • Regionally Accredited Bachelor's Degree: Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in this country or its equivalent in a foreign institution (as evaluated course-by-course through a NACES approved credit evaluation service) by the first official day of classes for the term of the application.

      • Seven Accrediting Bodies for Regional Institutions:
        • Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association (NH)
        • Middle States Commission on Higher Education (M)
        • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (EH)
        • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NW)
        • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SC)
        • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WC)
        • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (WJ)

    • Student Holds (Current/Previous UNCW Students): Applicants with an application hold will not be allowed to move forward in the application process until the hold is released. Check your SeaNet Account to view your account hold(s).

    • Grade Point Average: Have a strong overall academic record with a B average or better in the basic courses prerequisite to the area of proposed graduate study. Provisional admission may be considered by some programs. Contact the program coordinator for additional information regarding their acceptance policy.

    • Level: Graduate and undergraduate programs may not be pursued simultaneously.

    • Online Accelerated Programs (OAP): OAP programs must be pursued independent of any other program. 

    • Additional Requirements: Meet any additional admission requirement(s) as outlined by the graduate program.

    • Professional Licensure in State-Regulated Professions: State laws may require practitioners to be licensed to practice in their state. Learn more about UNCW's participation in the NC-State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement. 

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Supply Chain Management

    With an M.S. in Supply Chain Management, you can become a:

    The Supply Chain Director creates functional strategies and specific objectives and develops budgets, policies and procedures to support the functional infrastructure.
    A purchasing manager buys products for organizations to use or resell. They evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, review product quality, and often supervise purchasing agents and buyers. The purchasing manager may also act as the agent or buyer.
    A production planner is a professional who oversees production in a manufacturing plant and helps plan for production needs. They work closely with managers, team members and company executives to identify the production needs of the business and help set quotas and other important metrics for production.
    The role of an operations manager varies depending on the industry and the size of the organization. In a manufacturing company, an operations manager may be responsible for managing the production process, ensuring quality control, and managing inventory. In a service-based company, they may be responsible for managing customer service, scheduling appointments, and ensuring that service standards are met.
    An Inventory Specialist, or Inventory Control Specialist, oversees the ordering, storing, receiving and distributing processes of an organization’s products and supplies. Their main duties include controlling the flow of supplies and equipment, tracking and analyzing inventory maintenance and developing protocols for loss mitigation.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Supply Chain Management at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply for Master of Supply Chain Management at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

    • You will create your account after choosing a Regular Term Instruction (RTI) or Online Accelerated Program (OAP) program option on our application page.
    • Please create only one account. Use the same log-in anytime you start or continue an application.
    • Review the deadlines for your program of interest on our Key Dates page.
    Master of Supply Chain Management at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
    University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
    University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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