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
Designed to be affordable and convenient, our tuition is an outstanding value and far less of a financial investment than many other North Carolina universities. We also offer pay-by-the-course tuition for our online programs. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year pending legislative approval. View more information on your cost of attendance.
| Program | Total Tuition & Fees* |
|---|---|
| MBA – Supply Chain Management (in-state residents) | $19,287 |
| MBA – Supply Chain Management (out-of-state residents) | $51,459 |
*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
This supply chain management master’s degree 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 12/14/24 | 12/14/24 | 1/15/25 | 1/16/25 | 3/2/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/15/25 | 2/15/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/13/25 | 4/27/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/19/25 | 4/19/25 | 5/14/25 | 5/15/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/7/25 | 6/7/25 | 7/2/25 | 7/7/25 | 8/17/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/2/25 | 8/2/25 | 8/27/25 | 8/28/25 | 10/12/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 9/27/25 | 9/27/25 | 10/22/25 | 10/23/25 | 12/7/25 |
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.
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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:
- GMAT waived through 2025
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Resume and cover letter
MBA Online Admission Requirements:
Candidates are required to submit the following to the Graduate School:
- An application for graduate admission.
- Official transcripts of all college work (graduate and undergraduate). Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UNCW at the address below. Electronic password protected transcripts are preferred and may be sent directly from the institution to [email protected].
- UNCW Graduate School
Attn: Kimberly Goerne Harris
601 S. College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5955
- Two online recommendations including one from an employer or supervisor who can comment on the applicant’s work experience and potential for successful completion of a master’s program. Letters of recommendation may be waived if an applicant meets one or more of the following criteria:
- Five or more years of progressive managerial or military work experience
- A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Completion of an advanced degree (graduate level or above) involving some quantitative coursework
- Resume and cover letter (statement of interest) indicating how your background has prepared you for the MBA program.
- A minimum of two years full time, post-baccalaureate professional work experience required for MBA programs.
- A minimum of 5 years full time, post-baccalaureate professional work experience is required for the MBA Executive Concentration.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher 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, or an equivalent GRE. However, the GRE/GMAT is currently waived through the 2025 cycle for all programs.
- A minimum score of 79 on the internet based TOEFL iBT test or 6.5 on IELTS test is required for all non-native English speakers only, unless applicant earned their baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US institution. Scores are good for two years from the date the test is administered.
- Application and all required supplemental documents must be submitted by the published deadline.
Have a question? Call us at 855-306-4734.
Courses
Read about our Master’s in Supply Chain Management online classes
The online MBA in Supply Chain Management 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.
**Students taking a full-time course load throughout the program can complete it in as few as 12 months. Consult with your advisor.
