MBA in Supply Chain Management Online
Learn high-demand skills such as how to develop supply chain solutions to acquire, produce and deliver goods and services domestically and worldwide while growing as a leader.
Program Overview
Unlock your potential with a supply chain management degree
Drive businesses toward becoming more productive and efficient when you earn this 100% online Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Supply Chain Management degree. You will gain high-demand knowledge—such as how to develop supply chain solutions to acquire, produce and deliver goods and services domestically and worldwide—while building confidence in making critical leadership decisions.
Fast-paced and dynamic, the supply chain field needs professionals who can think quickly and efficiently. Our industry-specific curriculum challenges you to identify the relationships and logistics between transportation, physical distribution and carrier management while also examining the organized movement of goods between international firms. This AACSB-accredited master’s in supply chain management puts you on the path for unlimited victories in a vital, booming trade.
Through core business curriculum that emphasizes ethical leadership, international business, enterprising technology, decision-making methods and social responsibility, you will build the acumen essential to any organization’s success. In addition to supply chain management-focused requirements, our master’s-level courses in accounting, managerial economics, project management and business analytics will help you surge to the next level in your career.
In this 100% online MBA with a Concentration in Supply Chain Management program, you will learn how to:
- Effectively manage logistics, warehousing and other supply chain components using the elements comprising development strategies
- Hone strategic and analytical skills to identify business problems and design/implement solutions for those challenges
- Develop a broad understanding of a business to better facilitate communication and decision-making within any organization
- Utilize tools and knowledge to facilitate change within an organization and adapt to dynamic business environments
- Effectively manage logistics, warehousing and other supply chain components using the elements comprising development strategies
- Hone strategic and analytical skills to identify business problems and design/implement solutions for those challenges
- Develop a broad understanding of a business to better facilitate communication and decision-making within any organization
- Utilize tools and knowledge to facilitate change within an organization and adapt to dynamic business environments
As a graduate of this MBA program, you will be prepared for advancement into roles such as:
- Operations Manager
- Procurement Officer
- Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
- Logistics and Supply Chain Analyst/Specialist
- Chief Operations Officer
- Operations Manager
- Procurement Officer
- Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
- Logistics and Supply Chain Analyst/Specialist
- Chief Operations Officer
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Accreditation
The Neil Griffin College of Business at Arkansas State University is an accredited member of AACSB International, which represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
Tuition
Pay for your online supply chain management degree by the course
Our online MBA with a Concentration in Supply Chain Management program offers the same affordable tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Dates and deadlines to keep in mind
Ideal for working professionals, Arkansas State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format with multiple start dates each year.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/12/26 | 12/15/25 | 12/15/25 | 1/8/26 | 1/9/26 | 2/27/26 |
| Spring 2 | 3/9/26 | 2/23/26 | 2/23/26 | 3/5/26 | 3/6/26 | 5/1/26 |
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Admissions
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A-State Online offers a streamlined admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. To be admitted to the MBA online program, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Bachelor's degree
- Cumulative GPA 2.5
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA or a 2.75 in the last 60 hours (undergraduate, graduate or combination thereof) or graduate or post-baccalaureate professional degree from a regionally accredited (U.S.) institution
- If you have lower than a 2.5 cumulative GPA and less than a 2.75 in the last 60 hours, you may still apply for consideration for admittance by including a statement of purpose as part of the application. Please contact an Enrollment Services representative at 866-621-8096 for more information.
Note: If you are admitted and have less than a 2.75 cumulative GPA and less than a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours, you must make a grade of B or better in each course during the first 9 hours of graduate work at Arkansas State University as part of a conditional admission status. Additionally, you will only be allowed to enroll in one course (or 3 graduate hours) per 7-week session for the first two sessions.
Application submission requirements:
- Complete online application
- Submit a nonrefundable $30 fee.
- Have official transcript(s) sent from the registrar of the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution.
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For non-U.S. postal mail overnight delivery only:
A-State Online
c/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
The topics you'll study in our online MBA – Supply Chain Management courses
To graduate from the Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Supply Chain Management online program, you must complete a total of 33 credit hours. Required coursework includes eight core courses (for a total of 24 credit hours), two supply chain required course (for a total of six credit hours), and one business elective (for a total of three credit hours).
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.
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