About the MS Supply Chain Management
Welcome to the
Epicenter
We supply you with the skills to move the world.
There are five key aspects of supply chain management: planning, sourcing, production, inventory management and logistics. Analytics and technology span across all areas. As a student at UW-Green Bay, you’ll expand and leverage your knowledge of these moving parts of the supply chain. But you won’t just learn what they are—you’ll gain skills for the marketplace, including how to apply technology in real-world applications.
Expert Credentials
Need supply chain skills fast? Certificates build in-demand knowledge without having to commit to a full graduate degree.
Designed for You
You’ll gain practical, in-demand skills in: Supply chain strategy and design, Logistics and transportation systems, Data analytics and forecasting, and more.
1 Year to Degree
A fully online, accelerated program. Complete your degree in as little as one year.
Where Supply Meets Demand
Who knew Green Bay was an epicenter (for more than football)?
Regional interest paved the way for this program. Over 600 companies in Northeast Wisconsin need the expertise of supply chain management experts like you. There are 11,000 jobs in the area related to supply chain management. Transportation, a key part of the supply chain, is the #1 industry in our market, and we're in the top 20 for employment concentration across the nation.
Fund Your Degree
Getting your master's degree is an important investment, but there are ways to offset the cost.
Scholarships
As a college graduate, you already know the importance of scholarships. One easy application means you will be considered for all UW-Green Bay opportunities.
Financial Aid
Financial aid can help make your graduate education more affordable. Learn more about grants, assistantships, loans and more.
Tuition Reimbursement
You may be eligible for tuition reimbursement through your employer. Contact your benefits department to find out.
MS in Supply Chain Management – Frequently Asked Questions
The MS in Supply Chain Management is a fully online graduate program designed for working professionals who want to build advanced skills in supply chain strategy, operations, and decision-making across industries.
The program is delivered in a fully online, accelerated format and organized into five 7-week blocks. Students complete two focused courses at a time, allowing them to stay engaged and maintain momentum while balancing work and personal commitments.
Students can complete the MS in Supply Chain Management in as little as one year, depending on their start point and progression through the five 7-week blocks.
While the program begins each fall, students may start at multiple entry points throughout the year, aligned with the program’s 7-week block schedule.
Yes. The MS in Supply Chain Management is 100% online, with no required in-person meetings. This allows students to complete coursework from anywhere while continuing to work full-time.
Stackable graduate certificates are embedded credentials within the degree program. As students complete coursework, they earn certificates that recognize specialized supply chain skills while also counting toward the full master’s degree.
Yes. The two-courses-at-a-time, 7-week block format is intentionally designed to support professionals working full-time.
The program is designed for working professionals and emerging leaders across manufacturing, logistics, operations, procurement, transportation and related fields, as well as those looking to transition into supply chain roles.
No. The program welcomes students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Coursework is designed to build both foundational and advanced supply chain knowledge.
Students develop skills in:
- Supply chain strategy and operations
- Logistics and transportation management
- Data-informed decision-making
- Process improvement and problem-solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
Many employers provide tuition reimbursement or professional development funding for graduate education. Students are encouraged to check with their employer about available benefits.
Applicants can apply online. Admission requirements, deadlines, and application steps are outlined on the program’s admissions page.
Ask an Expert
Reach out to Professor Shahidul Islam with your questions about our master's in supply chain management program. Professor Islam is in it for the long haul; his research interests include supply chain sustainability.