Overview
The first Master of Science in Supply Chain program to be recognized by the National Professional Science Master’s Association, URI Online’s Supply Chain Management program provides:
- Knowledge to analyze and develop innovative solutions to global supply chain problems
- Intern opportunities with global companies
- Career enhancement to become a world class leader in developing resilient and flexible supply chain strategies and solutions in uncertain environments
All classes are offered online in seven-week modules or less. Earn your Lean Six Sigma certification along with your Professional M.S. in one or two years based on student scheduling needs.
Courses
PSA 500: Resiliency in Supply Chains
PSA 501: Accounting and Finance for Supply Chain Managers
PSA 502: Global Supply Chain and Operations Strategy
PSA 503: International Transportation Management
PSA 504: Supply Chain Analytics and Data Mining
PSA 505: Warehousing and Distribution Systems
PSA 506: Procurement and Supplier Management
PSA 507: Customer Analytics
PSA 508: Supply Chain Network Design
PSA 509: Lean Six Sigma Innovation Protocols (includes Capstone Experience)
Tuition per credit based on 2024/2025 academic year rates (subject to change): $1,000
Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree
- College transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV
- Statement of purpose
- Interest in supply chain management
- Relevant work experience
- Reasons for applying to the online program at URI
- Professional goals, as well as plans for achieving these goals
Fall 2025 Dates
One and Two Year Completion Options
Below are sample course schedules for the available one and two-year program completion timelines.
One-Year Track
Fall 1: PSA500, PSA501
Fall 2: PSA502, PSA503
Spring 1: PSA504
Spring 2: PSA505, PSA507
Summer 1: PSA506, PSA508
Summer 2: PSA509
Two-Year Track
Year 1
Fall 1: PSA500
Fall 2: PSA501
Spring 1: PSA504
Spring 2: PSA507
Year 2
Fall 1: PSA502
Fall 2: PSA503
Spring 1: PSA506
Spring 2: PSA505
Summer 1: PSA508
Summer 2: PSA509
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Career Opportunities
Advance your career with URI Online.
Earning your Master of Science in Supply Chain Management and Applied Analytics will provide you with skills that are in high demand for largely growing global industries.
Our industry partners span from Fortune 20 corporations to small local startups across the Northeast region, ensuring a diverse network for our students. Upon graduating, numerous career opportunities will become available, ranging from positions in product quality to operations.
Materials Manager
Oversees the acquisition, storage, and distribution of materials essential for production processes within a company’s supply chain.
Supply Chain Analyst
Utilizes data analysis and forecasting techniques to optimize the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and performance of supply chain operations.
Transportation Specialist
Coordinates movement of goods and materials through various modes of transportation, ensuring timely delivery while optimizing costs and efficiency.
