Supply Chain Management, M.S.

Supply chains today are far more than logistics — they are complex, global systems that connect demand, production, and delivery through data, technology and human decision-making. Saint Louis University’s Master of Science in Supply Chain Management prepares students to understand and lead these systems, developing the insight and capabilities needed to drive efficiency, resilience, and sustainable competitive advantage. The SLU program emphasizes the integration of analytics, quantitative modeling, and emerging technologies to ensure that the right goods and services reach the right place at the right time.

Students learn to translate data into strategic action while building the judgment and leadership skills required to manage across interconnected global networks. With a curriculum grounded in both theory and application, the program reflects the realities of modern supply chains—dynamic, technology-enabled, and increasingly central to organizational success. Supported by the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business' strong industry connections, including its long-standing Center for Supply Chain Excellence, students gain access to professional networks and experiential opportunities that position them for impactful careers in operations, logistics, consulting and beyond. Recognized nationally and STEM-certified, the program equips graduates to lead with analytical rigor, technological fluency, and a clear sense of purpose in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

SLU's STEM-certified M.S.-SCM program teaches students how to use quantitative and computer models to provide and distribute the right quantities of the right goods or services to the right location at the right time.

Curriculum Overview

The Chaifetz School's M.S. in supply chain management curriculum focuses on the critical relationship between demand creation and fulfillment, preparing students to make informed decisions across the full spectrum of supply chain activities. Students develop expertise in areas such as operations and process management, supply chain analytics, strategic sourcing and supplier management, risk management, and sustainability. The program also builds a strong foundation in business disciplines — including accounting, economics, and statistics — tailored to support managerial decision-making in complex environments.

Through a blend of theoretical frameworks and applied learning, students gain experience designing, implementing and managing the flow of materials, information and resources across suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses and distribution channels. Coursework incorporates key tools and methodologies such as logistics management, information systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP), lean and Six Sigma project management, and simulation. Graduates leave the program prepared to optimize supply chain performance, leverage technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, and contribute meaningfully to both public and private sector organizations operating in a global context.

Careers

Graduate business students at SLU can access the Valerie A. Davisson Career Resources Center, conveniently located within the Chaifetz School of Business. The Career Resources Center serves as a catalyst for networking, develops outstanding internship and employment opportunities and provides other valuable career management services.

A Master of Science in Supply Chain Management prepares students to play an essential role in the current and future success of businesses. Supply chain professionals make “go/no-go” decisions regarding which goods or services to provide, which suppliers to work with, and how to access and excite prospective customers. Recent program graduates are now working in roles including supply chain analyst, buyer, e-commerce analyst, supply chain manager, procurement analyst, sourcing manager, logistics analyst, project manager and process engineer.

The M.S.-SCM program at SLU is STEM-certified, allowing F1 students graduating from our program to apply for an OPT extension. 

Admission Requirements

The Chaifetz School uses a holistic admissions approach to carefully evaluate all applicants, considering every aspect of their application. While an undergraduate degree is required for admission, a business background is not. Applicants may be required to submit their:

• Completed online application
• Transcript(s) from all previously attended institutions
• 1-2 letters of recommendation
• Résumé/CV

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once all application materials are received. The average time for admissions decisions is two weeks.

Requirements for International Students

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents will also need to submit:

• English Language Proficiency Scores: For non-native speakers of English, an official English language test score report is required and must be sent directly to the institution. Scores should be no more than two years old. This program requires a TOEFL score of 80 and an IELTS broadband of at least 6.5 or a Duolingo score of 110.
  • The graduate admissions team in the Business Programs Office reserves the right to evaluate an applicant’s English based on an admissions interview and/or an English language test. Based on the results from either or both, applicants may be referred to INTO SLU for additional coursework. 
• Official Academic Transcripts: An official transcript articulating both GPA and grades for all previous coursework is required and will be evaluated at the time of admission.
  • The graduate admissions team in the Business Programs Office reserves the right to request an applicant submit a WES or ECE evaluation.
• Documentation of Financial Support: After an admission decision has been made and scholarship consideration has been assessed, students will need to complete an addendum form outlining certification of financial support for one year of study (if a student visa is required) that must be submitted with the necessary documentation. Documentation will include:

  • A letter (declaration) of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency providing funds for your tuition and living expenses for the duration of your study at Saint Louis University.

  • A letter (certification) from the sponsor’s bank verifying that such funds currently are available and will be so for each subsequent year of your study at this University. The financial evidence must cover at least the expenses needed for the first year of your study.

Tuition

Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:

Information on Tuition and Fees

Miscellaneous Fees

Information on Summer Tuition

Scholarships and Financial Aid

The Chaifetz School offers generous scholarships to make a graduate degree from our nationally ranked institution accessible. All applicants to the M.S. in supply chain management program are automatically considered for scholarship awards at the time of admission. Learn more about M.S. in supply chain management scholarships. 
 
For more information about student loans, visit the Saint Louis University Office of Student Financial Services.

Accreditation

The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world’s largest business education alliance and accrediting body of business schools, ensuring continuous quality improvement in terms of curriculum, instructional resources, student selection, career placement and intellectual contributions and qualifications of the faculty. Approximately 5% of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation. 

1. Graduates will be able to apply an integrated enterprise approach of flow of goods, services and information from suppliers to customers.
2. Graduates will be able to use quantitative techniques and computer models for analyzing and controlling manufacturing, inventory and operations management systems.
3. Graduates will be able to analyze supply chains using a business process approach.
4. Graduates will be able to apply analytical and computer models to facilitate logistics decisions.
5. Graduates will be able to use purchasing and strategic sourcing concepts to optimize supply chain operations.
6. Graduates will be able to apply the lean sigma approach to impose the quality of supply chain processes.
7. Graduates will be able to understand the current technological issues needed to manage the flow of information in supply chains.
8. Graduates will be able to collect, interpret, evaluate and analyze data relevant to supply chains.
9. Graduates can apply the quantitative and computer models needed to make effective supply chain management decisions.

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

This roadmap is just one example of a semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. There are other plans students can and do take. The plan of study for each particular student is established in consultation with each student’s academic advisor; this roadmap does not replace academic advising appointments.

Roadmap notes:

• This Roadmap assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
• Courses/Milestones marked with an “!” are critical and must be completed in the semester listed in the Roadmap to ensure a timely graduation.
• Course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

One-Year Roadmap (Possible When OPM 5020 is Waived)

Two-Year Roadmap (Summer Entry)

Two-Year Roadmap (Fall Entry)

Two-Year Roadmap (Spring Entry)

For additional admission questions, please contact:

Chaifetz Business Programs Office
Graduate Business Admission Team
314-977-3800
gradbiz@slu.edu