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Master of Supply Chain Management

Master of
Supply Chain Management

Build supply chain expertise in a city built on global business

A one-year, STEM-designated program for building the technical and analytical expertise to lead complex global supply chains.

Foster’s MSCM builds the technical and analytical expertise to manage complex global supply chains. Develop skills in analytics, forecasting, operations planning, and logistics. Learn from leading faculty and industry practitioners while building connections to Seattle’s global business community.

MSCM by the Numbers

#4

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

$104k

Average starting salary
after graduation

#3

Value for Money
QS World University Rankings 2026

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“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

 

Program Highlights

The one-year MSCM combines an applied supply chain curriculum with direct connections to Seattle’s business community. Learn from leading faculty and industry practitioners while building your network and gaining practical experience with real-world supply chain challenges.

As a Foster School of Business student, you will have:

  • Evening and weekend classes designed around a full-time job
  • Applied curriculum in data analytics, demand forecasting, sales and operations planning, and logistics strategy
  • One-on-one supply chain alumni mentorship and dedicated career coaching
  • Work one-on-one with a supply chain alumni mentor and partner with career coaches
  • Connections to global employers including Amazon, Boeing, Costco, Microsoft, and Starbucks
  • No. 9 supply chain program in the U.S. and No. 2 for value for money (QS World University Rankings)

Across every program, Foster integrates AI into coursework, projects, and research. Learn more about AI at Foster.

Key Dates & Admissions

Applications will open on September 1st, 2026.

ROUND 1

November 10th, 2026 (11:59pm PDT)

ROUND 2

January 5th, 2027 (11:59pm PDT)

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


World-Class Faculty

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.

Professor Jain is the MSCM Faculty Director and teaches Operations Management and Process Analysis along with the Supply Chain Leader Series and Practicum. His research focuses on analytical modeling of product-flow and information linkages between manufacturers and retailers, and how to redesign these flows to reduce variability in supply chains. He has published in numerous top journals including Management Science and has consulted for companies such as Motorola and Molex.

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

MSCM Faculty

Faculty Research


Take the next step

Connect with MSCM Admissions or a student ambassador to learn more about the program, the Foster community, and how to apply.
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Upcoming Events

Oct
29

Student Ambassador Mini Panel: Career Pivoters & Non-Business Backgrounds

Are you hoping to make a career change? Are you interested in a Foster Specialty…

Nov
02

MSCM Virtual Application Workshop

Join a member of the admissions team for an application advising hour for the Master…


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