Graduate & Professional Degrees

The residential Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management provides individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to become experts in the area of supply chain management and thus advance their careers. The program focuses on topics like strategic procurement, outsourcing, logistics and distribution, the role of information technology in managing global supply chains and how these impact the process of developing new products. The aim is to provide the students with a framework that integrates different topics and an understanding of the trade-offs and relationships between these topics. Two experiential courses provide natural settings to study, understand and appreciate the complex nature of this field.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to this program are required to satisfy the general Marshall admission requirements. Admission decisions are based on consideration of the applicant's previous academic record, résumé, letters of recommendation, responses to several essay questions and an interview video presentation. A few years of work experience is preferred, but not required. GMAT or GRE scores are not required for this program. For international applicants TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores are required.

Application Procedure

Prospective students may apply to begin the program in the fall semester only. Applications are submitted online through the USC Graduate Admissions website at gradadm.usc.edu/. International applicants are advised to also consult the instructions for international students published in the USC Graduate Admissions Application website (gradadm.usc.edu/apply/international-students/).

A complete application includes the online application form, an application fee, test scores, responses to several short-answer questions, two letters of recommendation and transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended.

• Current USC students and USC alumni are not required to submit an application fee, new test scores (if previously submitted) or transcripts to verify degrees earned prior to their attendance at USC.
• Individuals who have applied for admission to a USC graduate program before but were not admitted may not have to submit new test scores or original transcripts.
• All other applicants must submit all documentation identified in the online application instructions.

For additional information, email MS.GSCM@marshall.usc.edu.

The online Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management program is designed to facilitate the needs of professionals and executives in the United States and around the world who wish to expand their knowledge of the rapidly changing world of global supply chain management.

Courses are synchronous but can be accessed from anywhere. All classes are taught in English. Students are required to work in teams and are encouraged to interact with the instructors and their classmates virtually outside of the class.

Two international travel experiences to global distribution hubs are included in the program. Participation in both trips is required for graduation. Some elective courses offered by non-Marshall departments 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 Marshall Graduate Programs, 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, résumé, letters of recommendation, responses to several essay questions and an interview video presentation. TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores and GMAT or GRE test scores are not required for this program. 

Application Procedure

Submit an online application to the program through the USC graduate admissions website at gradadm.usc.edu. International applicants are advised to view the information for international students published at gradadm.usc.edu/apply/international-students/.

Deadlines and other application details can be found at marshall.usc.edu/msgscm/admissions.

• 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.
• Individuals who have applied for admission to a USC graduate program before but were not admitted may not have to submit new test scores or original transcripts.
• All other applicants must submit all documentation identified in the online application instructions including the application fee and copies of transcripts.

For additional information, visit marshall.usc.edu/msgscm or email MS.GSCM@marshall.usc.edu.

The Graduate Certificate in Optimization and Supply Chain Management is offered by the Marshall School of Business in partnership with the Viterbi School of Engineering. The program offers admitted USC graduate students opportunities to expand their knowledge of the rapidly expanding uses of technology in the management of global supply chains.

The certificate may be completed on either a full- or part-time basis. Most classes applicable to the program are offered during both daytime and evening hours. Many of the courses included in the curriculum are available online.

Admission

Applicants should have a foundational knowledge (academic or experiential) of statistics and operations management.

Prospective students may apply to begin the programs in the fall, spring or summer term. For more information regarding how to apply, visit students.marshall.usc.edu/graduate-certificate-admissions-usc-students.

For more information about the program, visit marshall.usc.edu/oscm.

The graduate certificate requires successful completion of 15 units with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0 for all units (combined) applied to the certificate.

The Master of Sustainability Management program prepares students to accelerate an organization's sustainability efforts by providing contextual knowledge and practical management skills while emphasizing best practices to "lead from wherever you are" in the organizational structure. Students will have the opportunity to develop strategies for making the business case for sustainability, including advancing an organization's sustainability goals, embedding sustainability within an organization's overall strategy, and measuring the economic, environmental, and social impacts of an organization's sustainability initiatives. Through courses in business strategy, climate change, global supply chains, sustainable finance, and sustainability reporting, students will discover approaches to integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into every aspect of an organization's business model, strategy, and operations. Students will also explore topics that are increasingly important in the context of sustainability, including stakeholder engagement, business and human rights, environmental justice, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

A Master of Sustainability Management degree requires 24 units of course work offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Admissions requirements may be found on the program website.