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Master of Supply Chain Management

Master of
Supply Chain Management

Take your supply chain career to new heights in Seattle

Hone your expertise and build a powerful network with a one-year STEM-designated master’s degree

Seattle—home of the largest supply chain companies in the world—is the ideal city to cultivate your career and learn from industry experts. In the Master of Supply Chain Management program, you will gain hands-on experience, enhance your skills, and position yourself for success. Connect with global companies like Amazon, Boeing, Costco, Microsoft, and Starbucks, and build your network with more than 588,000 University of Washington alumni.
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MSCM by the Numbers

#3

Supply Chain Program in the U.S.
(QS World University Rankings)

$103k

Average starting salary
after graduation
(class of 2023)

#2

Value for Money
QS World University Rankings

“The Foster of Supply Chain Management’s combination of the academic insights and real-world experience is the foundation that allowed me to take on more complex roles at an accelerated rate.”

-Justin Gillebo MSCM 2018

Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations, Origis Energy

MSCM Alumni
 

Program Highlights

Ranked #2 for Value for Money, the Foster Master of Supply Chain Management offers superior return on investment. The 12-month STEM-designated program prepares you for career advancement. Gain a competitive advantage in the job market, get hands-on practical experience, meet industry leaders and decision-makers, land your dream job—and do it all in Seattle.
As a Foster School of Business student, you can:

  • Make valuable connections with global supply chain leaders and hiring managers
  • Meet industry experts and learn how to solve complex real-world problems
  • Enrich your skills in data analytics, demand forecasting, sales and operations planning, and logistics strategy
  • Work one-on-one with a supply chain alumni mentor and partner with career coaches
  • Earn a highly respected master’s degree from the University of Washington, the #7 ranked university in the world
  • Get hired at Seattle-area companies like Amazon, Boeing, Brooks Running, Costco, Microsoft, and Starbucks

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Key Dates & Admissions

ROUND 1

December 9th, 2025 (11:59pm PDT)

ROUND 2

January 14th, 2026 (11:59pm PDT)

NOTE: The MSCM program encourages new F-1 visa seeking international students to apply early to allow for sufficient visa processing time

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Discover how our alumni transformed their careers with the Master of Supply Chain Management Program.

 

World-Class Faculty

Hamed Mamani

Hamed Mamani,
Professor of Operations Management

Professor Mamani teaches Managing & Mining Big Data. He is an expert in areas including healthcare analytics and operations. He is a prolific researcher and winner of the PhD Program Mentoring Award.

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Yong-Pin Zhou

Yong-Pin Zhou,
Professor of Operations Management

Professor Zhou is the MSCM Faculty Director and teaches the Supply Chain Leader series. His fields of study include operations and inventory management. He has been published in numerous academic journals and is a Dean’s Faculty Research Award winner.

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Jody Franich

Jody Franich,
Industry Leader to Faculty

Jody Franich’s curriculum prepares and inspires the next generation of supply chain leaders

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