Your future starts here

Anticipate what’s next in this fast-moving industry. Set the standard others will follow.

Here, you’ll study current industry trends through cutting-edge research and timely case studies. You’ll dig deep into technical, analytical, leadership, and communication skills, and regularly engage with supply chain leaders at top corporations. You’ll even complete a 10-month capstone project, learning to solve real-world supply chain problems for industry leaders in real time.

Why SCM Master’s at MIT?

For 25 years, MIT has been a global leader in the field of supply chain management. Our curriculum is practical and specialized, grounded in technical, analytical, leadership, and operational skills. And it all happens in just 10 months.

Half the cost, half the time

Earn the world’s #1-ranked SCM degree in less than a year — in half the time and at half the cost of an MBA degree.

Unbeatable ROI

Our students are heavily recruited by the world’s top companies, and our graduates earn as much as MBA graduates.

STEM/OPT

International students who complete our 10-month residential program can apply to work in the U.S. for up to three years after they graduate — and more than 95% go on to work in the U.S. after graduating.

Powerful MIT alumni network

Join an influential group of nearly 145,000 MIT alumni, one of the most talented, innovative, and networked communities on the planet.

Financial aid

SCM fellowships — partial and full — are available. In fact, 51% of students who applied won fellowships (Class of 2024).

World-class research

Learn from and work with world-class MIT faculty and researchers who are shaping the future of supply chain management.

#1 worldwide

Eduniversal named us the #1 supply chain and logistics master’s program in the world.

From a career perspective, this program offers opportunities to network with alumni in fast-growing industries and companies like no other. It is enlightening to learn about their work and how academics merge with industry after graduation. In terms of educational benefits, the curriculum offers flexibility to immerse yourself in both management and technical courses. You will walk away with the ability to understand the underlying issues in a wide range of supply chain problems and the knowledge of which tools to apply.”

Troy Egar, SCMr ‘24

Business Strategy Manager, Apple

Lehigh University ’19

Which SCM path is right for you?

We offer two pathways to our rigorous SCM Master’s degree. Choose the one that fits with your goals and schedule.

Residential pathway

Our 10-month, fully residential Master of Applied Science in Supply Chain Management (MASc-SCMr) degree program is ideal for early-career supply chain professionals seeking advanced, specialized training that will propel their careers. This program offers customized, high-touch career support and recruiting opportunities, and you’ll enjoy the experiences, benefits, and connections that come with life as a residential MIT student for a full academic year. View the curriculum here.

SCMr pathway timeline

If you have some supply chain experience and you’re ready to commit to a 10-month, on-campus program at MIT, this is the path for you!

Blended pathway

If you can’t commit to a 10-month residential program, away from your work and family, consider this blended option. The program is open to eligible MITx MicroMasters® Program in Supply Chain Management certificate holders ready to earn a Master of Applied Science in Supply Chain Management (MASc-SCMb) degree in just five months on campus at MIT. After completing the MITx Micromasters® certificate online — the equivalent of five graduate-level MIT courses — you can then apply to the SCMb Master’s program. If admitted, you’ll join the residential cohort on campus in January for the spring term and graduate with the group in late May. This blended option is ideal for seasoned supply chain professionals who want the flexibility and affordability of an online certificate, combined with a shorter time commitment on campus, while still reaping all the benefits and resources SCM and MIT offer. View the curriculum here.

SCMb pathway timeline

Master of Engineering option

Interested in a career focused on research? Want to work toward a PhD? Consider the 10-month, residential Master of Engineering in Supply Chain Management (MEng-SCM) degree program. First, you’ll apply to the Master of Applied Science (MASc-SCM) degree program. Once admitted, you’ll submit a research proposal to apply to the MEng-SCM option.

Customize your studies

Customize the focus of your SCM Master’s degree by choosing electives from among 300 courses across the MIT School of Engineering and MIT Sloan School of Management.

Learning by doing … from day one

We believe you should apply your newfound knowledge and skills in the real world, gaining practical, professional experience before you graduate. We also believe in real impact. That’s why students are required to collaborate with a company or organization on a 10-month capstone project. Here, you’ll also take part in the MIT-sponsored supply chain Capstone Expo, and join a global Study Trek where you’ll visit major corporations, meet supply chain executives and see firsthand how their supply chains work.

SCM vs. MBA: What’s the difference?

Our SCM Master’s program offers more flexibility and freedom than most MBA programs. Still can’t decide? Here are a few more advantages of an SCM Master’s at MIT:

Half the cost, half the time

You can complete our SCM program in 10 months, versus 24 months for the average MBA program.

Small cohort

Here, you’ll join a diverse, collaborative cohort of 80 students, versus 200 or more in many MBA programs.

Supply chain focus

In our program, you’ll study alongside professionals specifically interested and enthusiastic about supply chain challenges and solutions — just like you.

Competitive compensation

Our SCM graduates earn as much as MBA graduates — and earn their degrees in half the time.

Application deadlines

The online application for admission to all SCM programs opens in September 2026.

MASc-SCMr pathway (10 months on campus)

Round 1 deadline: October 30, 2026
Round 2 deadline: January 29, 2027
Round 3 deadline: March 31, 2027

MASc-SCMb pathway (five months on campus)

Round 1 deadline: January 8, 2027
Round 2 deadline: June 21, 2027

Supply chain PhD study opportunities

Are you considering earning a doctorate? The MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS) offer PhD research opportunities in logistics and supply chain management, and the Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Transportation offers an individualized course of study that crosses disciplinary and departmental boundaries.