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Accreditation
AMU’s military-friendly supply chain management master of arts degree has earned specialty accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. The Council accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degree levels.
Why Is Accreditation Important?
It’s important to choose an accredited master’s in supply chain program to ensure that you will be investing in a relevant, quality education—an education that will be recognized by potential employers, by sources that provide tuition assistance, and by other academic institutions.
Independent accrediting organizations, such as the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, analyze and evaluate master’s in supply chain programs based on several key features including:
- Curriculum relevance
- Teaching excellence
- Student learning outcomes
Accreditation helps ensure that you will be:
- Earning a degree from a respected program that has secured an objective third-party assessment
- Learning from professors who are knowledgeable and qualified
- Eligible for financial aid programs, including military tuition assistance, the GI Bill®, government tuition reimbursement programs, and corporate education assistance programs
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Curriculum Highlights for AMU’s Supply Chain Management Master’s
The MA in Supply Chain Management at AMU is a program that aims to help prepare students for industry leadership. The curriculum covers various aspects of supply chain management, such as:
- Supply chain information and business analytics: Students learn how to use data and analytics to improve performance and decision-making. They also study the role of information technology and systems in supporting supply chain operations and integration.
- Logistics network design: Students explore the principles and methods of designing and managing logistics networks, including facility location, transportation modes, inventory management, and distribution strategies.
- Process/product flows: Students examine the flow of materials, information, and funds along the supply chain, from sourcing to delivery. They also analyze the impact of product design, quality, and sustainability on supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
- Supply chain efficiencies: Students learn how to apply process improvement techniques, to enhance operations, and reduce waste and variability. They also learn how to measure and evaluate supply chain performance using key performance indicators and metrics.
- Supply chain risk management: Students identify and assess the sources and consequences of risks, such as disruptions, uncertainties, security threats, and compliance issues. They also develop strategies and plans to mitigate and manage supply chain risks using tools such as simulation, optimization, and scenario analysis.
The curriculum consists of a specified number of credit hours that include core fundamentals covering global logistics management, reverse logistics management, and technology.
Can The Supply Chain Management Master's Be Earned Online?
AMU’s program is designed specifically for online curriculum delivery and engagement. Online courses are taught by professors who have real-world experience with supply chains and have adapted their expertise into an online teaching format.
Because AMU’s online classes are asynchronous, you are able to log on to complete weekly assignments on your schedule. Simply turn in your work based on the specified deadline each week. You don’t have any set times you must be online to attend a scheduled virtual class or lecture. Unlike campus-based programs, you save on commuting and parking costs.
The online delivery also enables you to connect with fellow professionals across the nation, even around the world, with students who may be participating from various parts of the country or globe. Many find value in learning from peers who share diverse perspectives from their real-world experience.
- You are seeking a mission-driven role in a challenging and engaging industry.
The knowledge and innovation taught in these programs help keep goods and services moving across the country and the world.
- You are motivated by the concept of service.
Graduates of master’s in supply chain programs can help provide valuable service to the nation, and to the national economy across a number of industries, by ensuring efficient planning, strategic sourcing, economical production processes, and smooth supply chains.
- You are interested in professional fulfillment.
According to respondents to the 2023 ASCM Supply Chain Salary and Career Report, job satisfaction is high and they are likely to recommend the field to others.
Paying for Your Supply Chain Management Master’s
AMU is committed to offering military-friendly, quality, affordable graduate programs, including support for active-duty military, military families, and veterans. Options to explore include:
- Military Tuition Assistance, using AMU's Preferred Military Rate
- Veterans’ benefits
- Federal student aid
- Employer benefits
- Scholarships and private loans
Supply Chain Management Master's Transfer Opportunities
Transferring credits can help you reach your educational goals faster and help reduce the costs associated with earning a supply chain management master's. Please see our graduate transfer credit policy page for more information.
AMU is dedicated to awarding you as much transfer credit as possible. Our master’s programs accept up to 15 transfer credits.1 Your military, professional, or prior educational experience could help you move through the supply chain management master of arts program more quickly. Take the time to discover whether you have training or academic credits that may count toward your degree. Complete information about transfer credit policies is available on our website.
Please read and follow the instructions on submitting a request for a no-cost Transfer Credit Evaluation here. If you need help or have questions about the transfer evaluation process, staff is available to assist.
You can learn about the specifications for each of the different transfer categories below:
Military Service and Education
Academic Credit
Government Training
Professional Training and Certification
1The University reserves the right to accept or deny credits according to policies outlined on our University website. Please see the University’s transfer credit policy webpage for complete information.
After You Earn the MA in Supply Chain Management
The supply chain management master's is designed to help prepare you to develop solutions for real-world challenges and may also help to develop leadership capacities for the military, government organizations, or in the private sector.
After you have earned your supply chain management master of arts, you may wish to take your education one step further by earning a professional certification, which may help you meet your goals in the military.
AMU’s program does not award professional certifications but may be helpful in preparing to seek certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to respondents to the 2023 ASCM Supply Chain Salary and Career Report, the MBA is most common credential earned among supply chain professionals over the age of 30. A Master of Science in Supply Chain Management is much more common among those who are 29 and under.
A supply chain management master's program is typically designed to address increasing growth and demand for goods. A master’s in supply chain also helps to prepare you for advanced understanding of topics including supply chains, real-world innovation, data analytics, Automatic Identification Technology (AIT), supply chain blockchain, In-Transit Visibility (ITV), and strategic sourcing. Graduate study also can help sharpen critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, which may be of value to some professionals looking to advance their knowledge. Finally, enrolling in a master’s in supply chain management program may unlock valuable networking opportunities. Engaging with faculty and fellow students can provide meaningful professional industry connections, an aspect many prospective students find beneficial.
A supply chain management master's can help prepare you with relevant and current knowledge to address the needs of business enterprises and government and military agencies.
People who earn graduate supply chain management degrees are typically knowledgeable in planning, logistics and distribution, inventory and procurement, quality control, warehouse operations, materials management, production management, supply chain analytics, and transportation management skills. A graduate degree in supply chain management can also help you meet industry leaders, connect with professional peers, and expand your network.
Factors to consider when reviewing graduate-level online supply chain management degrees:
- Is this graduate program accredited?
- What is the expertise of the faculty?
- Is the program fully online or does it require some in-person activity?
- Can the degree be earned part-time, or does it require full-time study?