M.S. SCM:
The M.S. in Supply Chain Management is a lock step program that allows you to complete in 21 months.
M.S. HCM:
The M.S. in Healthcare Management consists of 30 required credits, 8 concentration credits and 4 capstone credits, and may be completed in approximately 21 months.
M.S. MSL:
The M.S. in Management, Strategy & Leadership consists of 30 required credits and may be completed in as little as 20 months.
Your M.S. in Supply Chain Management program cost will cover approximately two nights of accommodations and all meals for each of your required sessions through the program. Students will be responsible for any travel and/or additional material costs.
Absolutely! Through video-based lectures and interactive community, you can rest assured you’re getting an in-classroom feel as you conveniently earn the same degree as on-campus students. In fact, many of the same faculty who teach on campus (face-to-face) classes at MSU are also teaching in our online degree programs. Upon completion of the program you are also invited to participate in the same graduate student commencement ceremonies as all of the other graduate students enrolled at MSU. All courses in each program are taught by MSU’s top of mind faculty to ensure you are getting the highest quality degree.
No. There is no difference between a degree earned online or on campus, and your diploma will not contain any reference to the online medium of study. Your degree is awarded by Michigan State University and is based on your successful completion of academic requirements. It is not dependent on physical location.
Yes. Michigan State University online master’s degree students may be able to receive assistance through student loans, military discounts, veterans’ benefits and employer tuition assistance. See more information on financial aid.
Yes. All courses are available via the Internet. Coursework for the M.S. in Healthcare Management, M.S. in Management, Strategy and Leadership and for-credit graduate certificates are completed 100% online.
The M.S. in Supply Chain Management requires 3 collaborative three-day weekend sessions, with the rest of the coursework online.
You have the flexibility to interact with program faculty and classmates through virtual office hours, faculty-monitored chat rooms, discussion boards and email at your pace. This format is an excellent way to meet, collaborate and network with professionals from across the nation and around the world. With dynamic features such as online chat rooms, streaming video, message boards and email, you’ll enjoy rich, real-time interactions
The M.S. in Supply Chain Management hybrid format of online courses with strategically placed face-to-face sessions provide networking opportunities as you work alongside fellow Spartans and faculty.
You will receive all of the same benefits as student enrolled in the ground-based programs. This will include the same access to library resources, career services and sporting events.
We encourage students to follow the LinkedIn pages for their program as well as the Broad College of Business and MSU as an additional way to network. There you can stay connected with students and alumni across Eli Broad College of Business programs. Additionally, each program has its own networking opportunities, so be sure to reach out to program administration for these.
We also recommend that you bookmark our thought leadership resource articles to stay current on your specific area of focus. You should also check out our student spotlights to hear directly from our students and their experience in our programs.
You will have 3 on-site sessions throughout the program. These sessions will be scheduled over three-day weekends, for a total of 9 days on campus, and all students are required to attend to earn the degree.
With the exception of up to one live lecture per week, all other coursework is completely flexible. Live lectures are recorded and accessible for those unable to attend in person. Activities, assignments and exams will still have due dates.
For the M.S. SCM students, some courses have weekly live sessions that may be a requirement of an individual course. We do our best to schedule these at times that are convenient for the professional student. Group work may also be a requirement in select courses and will require coordination with your classmates.
For the M.S. HCM students are expected to attend weekly live sessions or have the option to submit a course assignment in place of attendance. Students are also required to work in groups which allows for collaboration and deeper knowledge sharing throughout the program.
For the M.S. in Management, Strategy and Leadership and M.S. in Healthcare Management programs, all assignments are submitted directly to your professor through the online classroom. Exams are taken online, also through the online classroom.
For the M.S. in Supply Chain Management program, online assignments and exams are submitted directly to your professor through the online classroom. On-site session completion and any assignments completed during the on-site sessions will be graded and available on your MSU student information portal.
Michigan State University M.S. in Management, Strategy and Leadership students can expect to spend about 10 to 13 hours per week on reading and assignments for every 2-credit-hour course. When projects, papers or exams are due, that time may increase.
Michigan State University M.S. in Supply Chain Management students can expect to spend about 8-12 hours per week for reading, watching recorded materials, participating in online sessions, studying for quizzes and preparing assignments. When projects, cases, papers, and/or exams are due in a particular week, more time may be needed.
Michigan State University M.S. in Healthcare Management students can expect to spend about 10 to 15 hours per week on reading and assignments for every 2-credit-hour course. When projects, papers or exams are due, that time may increase.
Your instructor will be available via virtual office hours, email, or individually scheduled times during which you can get additional help on material. You’ll also be able to communicate with classmates and use the online Michigan State University libraries.
Absolutely! Because online students receive the same degree as on-campus students, you are welcome – and encouraged – to walk at graduation once you have completed all courses. Additional questions about graduation dates and ceremony details can be addressed with your program administration.
As a Michigan State University student, you will be assigned Student Success Representative who will be available by toll-free phone or email. Any program or course questions or progress reports can also be discussed directly with your MSU academic advisor or program administration.
- M.S in Management, Strategy and Leadership, courses taken from regionally accredited colleges and universities will be considered by Michigan State University to determine if they are transferable.
- M.S in Supply Chain Management is an integrated and lock-step program and does not accept transfer credits.
- M.S. in Healthcare Management is an integrated, team-based, lock-step program that does not accept transfer credits and will only review and consider a request to transfer credits in rare and exceptional circumstances.
Yes. Michigan State University is a Tier 1 Research University, a member of the Big Ten Conference, and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Broad College of Business has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1953. AACSB International Accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. Such accreditations and memberships ensure that your degree will be widely recognized as evidence of your expertise.
Absolutely! Michigan State University appreciates your service to the United States. More information on military tuition assistance can be found in our Military admissions section.
Yes. Because of Michigan State University’s reputation and accreditation, many employers recognize the value of the university’s graduate programs and provide tuition reimbursement. Questions regarding your employer’s tuition assistance policy should be directed to your personnel or human resources director. Or, call your Student Success Representative at 855-300-1310.
Application deadlines can be found on the Degrees Academic Calendar page. Click here to begin your application.
Upon admission, you will receive a formal letter in the mail from Michigan State, as well as detailed instructions on how to set up your Michigan State University email account. Please note, however, that individual situations vary. Your enrollment representative can confirm where you are in the process.
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Absolutely! Students have access to make a request for accommodations with the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) at Michigan State University. For more information on these resources, please visit https://www.rcpd.msu.edu/services/register.
Unless a certificate or course is designated as “for-credit”, you will not receive any credits towards a degree program. Degree programs have various transfer credit policies, so it’s best to fully understand those policies before taking “for-credit” certificates or courses.
