Master of Business Administration with a Specialization in Supply Chain Management Online
Become an authority on how products and services are created and ultimately delivered to consumers with this Master of Business Administration with a Specialization in Supply Chain Management online.
Program Overview
Why consider the MBA in Supply Chain Management online at UNCW?
Gain a better understanding of logistics, purchasing and operations in order to help firms exceed consumers’ expectations with this supply chain management MBA online program from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Our curriculum enables you to guide businesses toward becoming more productive and efficient while they achieve higher levels of customer satisfaction.
Specialized electives challenge you to operate and make critical decisions as a leader. Choose the online supply chain management courses that allow you to gain the specific criteria necessary to meet your career goals. Acquire such expertise as identifying potential suppliers and obtaining materials efficiently and at the highest quality levels; implementing world-class quality improvement by utilizing seven industry standard tools; improving project performance through effective management techniques; and applying data analytics to determine transportations, logistics and distribution.
Earning this 100% online, AACSB-accredited graduate degree in supply chain management will also deepen your core business knowledge in operational areas such as business law, accounting, information analysis, economics, corporate finance and strategic management. With flexible, accelerated 7-week courses and no prerequisites or foundation courses required, you can complete your MBA in supply chain management in a few months.
The Cameron School of Business features a top-notch faculty committed to your success. Your courses will be taught by the same full-time professors who teach on campus. Faculty members have terminal degrees and practical management experience in the private sector, allowing them to incorporate real-life scenarios into course curricula.
This AACSB-accredited business master's program requires far less financial investment than comparable MBA programs at other business schools in North Carolina while providing diverse options for customizing your degree to align with your career goals and interests. Benefit from accelerated, 7-week courses with no prerequisites or foundation courses required.
In this online MBA with a supply chain management specialization, you will:
- Grow your expertise within the area of supply chain management, including how to forecast and manage inventory, logistics, distribution and risk management
- Understand the challenges facing organizations, both domestically and internationally, and learn how to integrate strategies within existing business structures and systems for successful outcomes
- Develop your knowledge of concepts and processes that are critical to short- and long-term organizational decision-making
- Elevate your core management skills with a specific look at problem-solving, conflict resolution, communication, team building and leadership
- Grow your expertise within the area of supply chain management, including how to forecast and manage inventory, logistics, distribution and risk management
- Understand the challenges facing organizations, both domestically and internationally, and learn how to integrate strategies within existing business structures and systems for successful outcomes
- Develop your knowledge of concepts and processes that are critical to short- and long-term organizational decision-making
- Elevate your core management skills with a specific look at problem-solving, conflict resolution, communication, team building and leadership
Career roles for graduates of this 100% online, AACSB-accredited MBA include:
- Logistics Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Operations Manager
- Logistician
- Logistics Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Operations Manager
- Logistician
Also available:
UNCW offers MBA programs in a variety of in-demand specializations as well as an Executive MBA and an M.S. program. View our business programs.
Accreditation:
UNCW's Cameron School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
Tuition
Benefit from the affordable tuition at UNCW
Tuition for the online MBA in Specialization in Supply Chain Management degree program is highly affordable and far less of a financial investment than many other North Carolina AACSB-accredited universities. We also offer pay-by-the-course tuition for our online programs. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Total Tuition & Fees* |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA – Supply Chain Management (in-state residents) | $517.60 | $1,552.80 | $18,633.60 |
| MBA – Supply Chain Management (out-of-state residents) | $1,360.71 | $4,082.13 | $48,985.56 |
*N.C. resident tuition and fees. Part-time tuition rate. Full-time tuition rate may be lower. Consult with your advisor. Total tuition and fees may vary by student and are subject to change. Learn more.
**Students taking a full-time course load throughout the program can complete it in as few as 12 months. Consult with your advisor.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Important dates for our students
The MBA with a Specialization in Supply Chain Management program is delivered in a 100% online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring rolling admission and six start dates each year. Choose the start date that best suits your goals.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/13/24 | 4/13/24 | 4/20/24 | 5/15/24 | 5/16/24 | 6/30/24 |
| Summer 2 | 7/1/24 | 5/25/24 | 6/1/24 | 7/3/24 | 7/8/24 | 8/18/24 |
| Fall 1 | 8/26/24 | 7/27/24 | 8/3/24 | 8/28/24 | 8/29/24 | 10/13/24 |
| Fall 2 | 10/21/24 | 9/21/24 | 9/28/24 | 10/23/24 | 10/24/24 | 12/8/24 |
Students must register for courses by 5 p.m. (EST) on the registration deadline date.
Students must remit tuition payment by 10 a.m. (EST) on the tuition deadline date.
Now enrolling:
Admissions
Read the details of our admission criteria
To apply for the online supply chain MBA, you must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or its equivalent at a foreign institution by the first official day of classes for the semester of application. Because UNCW considers applications on a rolling basis, you are urged to apply promptly for your preferred start date.
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcript
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Resume and cover letter
MBA Online Admission Requirements:
- Minimum of two years full-time, professional post-baccalaureate work experience required for MBA programs
- Resume and cover letter (statement of interest) indicating how your background has prepared you for the MBA program
- Two letters of recommendation
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in undergraduate work. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 must demonstrate professional experience/advancement that shows progression since graduation and indicates how they will contribute to the program
- A GMAT score above 500, which is waived if you meet one of the following requirements:
- Five or more years of managerial work experience
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Completed an advanced degree (graduate level or above) involving some quantitative coursework
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities are required.
Electronic Method (Preferred):
Password protected transcripts may be sent directly from the institution to [email protected]
Paper Method – Official Transcripts (Envelope Sealed by the Institution):
UNCW Graduate SchoolAttn: Kimberly Goerne Harris
601 South College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403-5955
Have a question? Call us at 855-306-4734.
Please note: The GMAT/GRE is currently waived through the 2024 cycle for all programs.
Courses
Read about our Master’s in Supply Chain Management online classes
The MBA with a Specialization in Supply Chain Management online curriculum is comprised of 12 courses (36 credit hours), including 30 credit hours of MBA core courses and six credit hours of electives.
As a student in the MBA with a Specialization in Supply Chain Management online program, you must take the following core courses.
