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Academic Experience

Admission to the Ross MSCM Program is open to graduates of accredited colleges and universities who have degrees in virtually any area of study. Previous coursework in engineering, science, and mathematics is important but not essential. Before enrolling, students must:

  • Complete the equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree. The Ross School reserves the right to review the academic records of international applicants and to determine whether the academic credentials presented from a non-U.S. institution qualify for consideration.
  • Take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). International students must also take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam if their first language is not English.

Work Experience

We do not require a minimum number of years work experience prior to entering the MSCM Program. However, we do expect that most of our admitted students will have at least some work experience. We evaluate work experience not in terms of quantity but in terms of quality, i.e., the impact the applicant has had on their organization and his or her natural leadership qualities. Those who join us at an earlier stage in their careers should have superb academic credentials and the maturity and self-confidence to handle the intensity of the program. View the current MSCM class profile.

Application Requirements

To best assess each candidate’s qualifications, we require the following materials with each application.

  • Current resume
  • GMAT or GRE results
  • TOEFL results (international applicants only, see requirements for possible exemption)
  • Undergraduate and post-graduate transcripts from all schools where courses were taken.
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Essays

Each element of the application plays an integral role in the overall admission evaluation; no single piece of the application is weighted more heavily than the other. The MSCM Program will contact qualified applicants to schedule an interview.

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Corporate Advisory Council

Mike Duffy

Executive VP
of Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Cardinal Health

"The MSCM Program delivers candidates who learn to think and act like general managers. Having leaders with both supply chain expertise and strong business acumen is critical for us to deliver on our goals and strategies."

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Kevin Harrington

VP of Global Business Operations
Cisco Systems Inc.

"By contributing to the Corporate Advisory Council, I get to know the MSCM students firsthand. It’s a great opportunity to watch students perform and develop, which greatly informs hiring decisions."

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Suresh Krishna

VP of Global Operations and Integration
Polaris Industries Inc.

"Working with faculty and students on Tauber projects is a great way for me to tap some tremendous expertise and generate results in a very, very short period of time. That connection between industry and academia is a unique cornerstone of this program."

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Tom Mayor

Senior Executive Adviser
Booz & Co.

"I’m looking for very sophisticated executives who can really enhance the development of manufacturing logistics, supply chain, and retail on a global basis. Ross has the ability to find and develop those experts."

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Sanjay Ramaswamy

Chief Information Officer, Supply Chain
Johnson & Johnson

"There’s an incredible openness on the part of the Ross faculty to invite industry leaders’ ideas about what is most relevant to the work we do. By shaping the curriculum, CAC members help make sure MSCM students hit the ground running."

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Samar Sarma

Principal Consultant, Value Chain Planning Group
Oracle

"As an alumnus, I feel the one-year format is perfect for the person who is sure about a career in supply chain management. You get into industry quickly and see a fast return on your investment. I enjoy sharing my perspective as a member of the CAC."

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