Marshall School of Business
Master’s Degree and Graduate Certificate Programs
Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management
The Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management program is designed to facilitate the needs of professionals in the U.S. and around the world who wish to expand their knowledge of the rapidly-changing world of global supply chain management.
Courses are transmitted from studio classrooms via an extensive internet-delivery system to enable the students to access their classes anytime, from anywhere. Lectures are made accessible for the entire semester, allowing students to review a complex lesson or prepare for exams. All classes are taught in English. Using the internet, students are required to work in teams and are encouraged to interact with the instructors and their classmates.
Face-to-face discussion sessions and instructional activities are available at partner institutions to enhance the individual’s learning opportunities. Two international travel experiences to global distribution hubs are included in the program. Participation in both trips is required for graduation. Some courses may require in-person midterm and final examinations. These exams will be administered in cities near student population concentrations, requiring that students travel to reach these locations.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants should have at least three years of full-time work experience. Admission decisions are based on consideration of the applicant’s previous academic record, resume, letters of recommendation, responses to several essay questions and an interview. TOEFL or PTE scores and GMAT or GRE test scores are not required, but are recommended, for this program. Applicants will be interviewed as needed to ensure sufficient English language capabilities.
Application Procedure
Applications are due by April 1 for fall semester enrollment.
Submit an online application to the program through the USC Marshall graduate admissions Website at app.applyyourself.com/?id=usc-mba or marshall.usc.edu/admissions/applyonline. International applicants are advised to view the information for international students published at usc.edu/admission/graduate.
A complete application includes the online application form, an application fee, responses to several questions, three letters of recommendation, and copies of transcripts from all institutions attended since the applicant last applied to USC.
- Current USC students and USC alumni are not required to submit an application fee or transcripts to verify degrees earned prior to their attendance at USC.
- All other applicants must submit all documentation identified in the online application instructions including the application fee and copies of transcripts.
- Applicants who completed degrees at institutions outside of the United States should submit official documents verifying their degrees through the International Education Research Foundation (ierf.org/usc) or World Education Services (wes.org/usc) as well as official TOEFL or PTE and GMAT or GRE test scores, if available.
For additional detailed information, visit marshall.usc.edu/msgscm, email MS.GSCM@marshall.usc.edu or call (213) 821-4079.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management degree requires 24 units.
| REQUIRED COURSES | UNITS | |
|---|---|---|
| GSBA 534 | Operations Management | 3 |
| IOM 505 | Sustainable Supply Chains | 1.5 |
| IOM 506 | Sourcing and Supplier Management | 1.5 |
| IOM 520 | Logistics Management | 3 |
| IOM 521 | Enterprise Systems | 3 |
| IOM 557ab | Global Supply Chain Management in International Settings | 1.5-1.5 |
| IOM 580 | Project Management | 3 |
| IOM 581 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| IOM 588 | International Perspectives in Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Total units: | 24 | |