Supply Chain Management (MS)
Great products depend on streamlined operations. Supply chain management is where efficiency meets customer satisfaction.
- Offered 100% Online as well as Hybrid Online and Face-to-Face in Commerce.
- 18 months
- 30 credit hours
- No thesis required
Streamline the Future
Want to learn how to navigate the complexities of global logistics? This program explores how to adapt to evolving market demands through strategic thinking, process optimization and effective team leadership. You'll examine ways to turn logistical challenges into opportunities while developing the skills needed to analyze, plan and improve supply chain operations.
$500/Semester Quick Start Grant
You may be eligible for this renewable $250 or $500 grant if you are a new student starting your master’s degree program in Spring 2026.
Nationally-Ranked Affordable Programs
The College of Business has been recognized by the highly anticipated U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2023 for several programs.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
A master's in supply chain management opens doors to a number of roles like supply chain manager, logistics coordinator and procurement specialist.
Careers and Salaries
Management
Management
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Program Details
A master's in supply chain management challenges you to optimize logistics and operations while enhancing efficiency and decision-making across industries. Develop critical skills to drive innovation in a dynamic environment.
What Will I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Global Supply Chain Dynamics
Understand the complexities of managing supply chains on a global scale.
Risk Management
Learn to identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain framework.
Technology Integration
Explore the role of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain in enhancing supply chain efficiency.
Analytical Tools
Gain proficiency in using analytics software to drive strategic decision-making.
Taking Classes
Our flexible programs are designed for full-time students and working professionals.
Designed for your life
Whether you are a full- or part-time student, you can complete the program at your own pace. Please check the schedule of classes for locations and times. Locations and times are subject to change.
Online and Face-to-Face
Our program is designed to be flexible, meeting the needs of working professionals who want the convenience of a fully online degree, full-time students who prefer face-to-face classes and blended options for those who need the convenience of both.
Curriculum
Our Master of Science in Supply Chain Management is a 30-semester-hour program designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills required to excel in the dynamic field of supply chain management. Those of you in this program will be well-prepared to address the complexities of linking processes, practices, and people to ensure efficient product design, assembly and delivery.
AACSB Accredited
Earn a valuable degree from a fully accredited business program. Since 1976, the College of Business has held this prestigious designation.
Adding Value with Certificates
Boost your career with graduate certificates that provide targeted skills and enhance your marketability. Here at East Texas A&M University, we offer several certificates to help you widen your horizons!
Auditing and Forensic Accounting Graduate Certificate
The graduate certificate in Auditing and Forensic Accounting will equip students to gain certifications offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The twelve semester hours (4 courses) of coursework is eligible to meet requirements for the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program should a student wish to pursue it. ACCT 527 & ACCT 562 are in the core curriculum and the remaining courses would meet electives for the MSA.
Business Analytics Graduate Certificate | East Texas A&M University, ETAMU
The Business Analytics Graduate Certificate is a 12 semester hour (4 courses) certificate. All courses are currently being taught and eligible to help meet the requirements for the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MS-BUSA) program.
Economics of U.S. Healthcare Graduate Certificate
A 4-course certificate that provides a better understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and prepares the students for careers as healthcare executives. At the end of the MGT 591 course, the students will receive the Six Sigma Green Belt certification which is a highly desirable qualification in healthcare that focuses on data analysis in Excel.
Operational Excellence Graduate Certificate
The purpose of this certificate is to develop a graduate-level working knowledge of important tools (e.g., Six Sigma and project management software) for successful application in supply chain and project management. By successfully completing the certificate, you will be awarded an Operational Excellence Certificate from East Texas A&M, and Green Belt Six Sigma certificate. All the courses in the Operational Excellence Certificate Program may be applied toward a Master of Science (MS) in our Management degree program and some of the courses may be applied to other graduate business degrees.
Tax Accounting Graduate Certificate
The Tax Accounting Graduate Certificate is a 12 semester hour (4 course) program. The certificate may be applied to the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program with two of the courses ACCT 538 & ACCT 540 required as part of the core and advanced core.
Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support, and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Alex Williams, Ph.D.
Faculty
Student Organizations
Our campus has many ways to engage and get involved.
Management Club
Management Club is an academic club that is here to assist you in the business world, enhance your skills, and prepare you for leadership roles in your career. You are welcome to join, whether you are a management major or not. We provide you with an opportunity to develop your personal and professional skills through company tours, like Amazon and L3Harris, interactive meetings, resume builders and network events. We also participate in the yearly Lions Innovation Business Competition.
I’m Looking For Something Different
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Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships
On-Campus Employment Opportunities
Enhance your expertise through on-campus employment opportunities.
Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
Cost Before Financial Aid
East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are
Additional Fees May Apply
- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Admission Process
Deadlines
- Fall admission consideration: June 1
- Spring admission consideration: October 15
Note: This program is not currently available to international students.
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Supply Chain Management, MS” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
If your overall undergraduate GPA (on conferred bachelor's degree) is a 2.5 GPA or less on a 4.0 scale, you must submit a general GRE.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact the Department
- College of Business
- 903.886.5703
- 903.886.5650
- [email protected]
- P.O. Box 301
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011