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    Business Administration - Foster School of Business - M of Supply Chain Management

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
    CIP Code: 52.1301
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    The Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM) programs starts once per year in June.



    Contact Information


    Program Website
    +1 206-543-6849
    mscm@uw.edu
    Requirements and Prerequisites

    Completion of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

    Note: Applications are accepted while the applicant is in a bachelor’s program, but all degree requirements must be met before the start of the MSCM program in June).

    Application Requirements:

    • Unofficial Transcripts
    • Resume
    • Essay
    • 2 Recommendations
    • Online Video Interview
    • English Proficiency (if non-native English speaker)
    • GRE/GMAT scores are optional.

    Visit our website for additional details. 


    GRE Requirements
    GRE Requirement: Optional/Not Required. Submitting GRE scores is not required. However, if official scores are submitted, they may be considered during the review process.
    More Information: APPLYING TEST OPTIONAL:

    The Master of Supply Chain Management program strongly encourages applicants to submit official GRE or GMAT test scores. Applicants are most competitive when demonstrating strong quantitative skills with a high Q score. There is no preference for GMAT or GRE.

    Applicants can submit GRE/GMAT test scores or fill out our Test Optional question.
    Additional Instructions
    There are three application rounds; we encourage you to apply early. Applications received after a deadline will be carried over to the next application round. Please do not send hard copy materials via mail.

    Priority Round: November 4, 2025
    Round 1: December 9, 2025
    Round 2: January 13, 2026

    Many items are manually marked as received. Allow at least 5 US business days before contacting us to verify materials. Your application will not be considered complete and will not be reviewed until all application materials, including the KIRA video interview and application fee payment, have been received.

    Clear, professional writing makes a strong first impression and allows us to best assist you. Likewise, evidence of independent research, critical thinkings, and problem-solving abilities is an asset. Submission of material generated by AI, chatbots or other sources, whether person or machine, is fraudulent and constitutes academic misconduct. Use of these tools is strongly discouraged. Applications may not be considered if they contain material suspected to be AI-generated or otherwise not created by the applicant.

    Answers to many questions can be found on our website - please review it carefully before submitting your application. If you need additional clarification, please email the program (mscm@uw.edu).
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    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    International Student Information
    Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F1 or J1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    International applications should verify their financial eligibility before applying.

    Program Deadlines


    Summer 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date:

    Summer 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date:

    Application Materials


    2 Recommendation(s)Resume
    Statement of Purpose