Earn your MSCM
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4,300
The number of transportation and logistics businesses in Manitoba
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40,000
The number of Manitobans directly employed in the transportation and logistics sector
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24
The MSCM is a 24-month course–based degree with built-in flexibility for a part-time option.
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80,000
The anticipated number of jobs available in Canada in supply chain and logistics over the next few years.
Program details
The Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics program is part of the Stu Clark Graduate School, home to the Asper MBA, MFin, MSc and PhD programs.
Expected duration:
- 2 to 4 years (includes a 4-month co-op work term or applied project)
Estimated tuition and fees:
| Total tuition fees* | Additional fees/year** | Total book fees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian citizens and permanent residents | $29,300 | $2,000 | $1,500 |
| International students on a study permit | $43,500 | $3,000 | $1,500 |
The MSCM program also includes a $5,150 co-op work term or applied project fee.
*Under the Manitoba-Minnesota Reciprocity Agreement, Minnesota residents may qualify for Canadian tuition fees.
**These are estimates. Please refer to Graduate tuition and fees for more details.
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About the program:
The Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics program delivers supply chain management and logistics education and advanced professional skills while guiding students in developing their understanding of and appreciation for the application of ethics, sustainability and professional practices in supply chains.
This program is a hands-on degree with a practical component, which gives students the skills and knowledge required to work professionally in supply chain management and logistics fields.
Sample course offerings
- GMGT 7220: Managing People in Organizations (3 credit hours)
- OPM 7120: Operations and Supply Chain Management (3 credit hours)
- IDM 7120: Executive Leadership and Responsibilities (3 credit hours)
- MSCI 7140: Quantitative Analysis for Management (3 credit hours)
- OPM 7300: Business Processes Management (3 credit hours)
- OPM 7170: Project Management (3 credit hours)
- GMGT 7230: Negotiations (3 credit hours)
- OPM 7300: Global Transportation Principals (3 credit hours)
- OPM 7180: Sustainable Lean Management (3 credit hours)
- SCM 7040: Logistics Management (3 credit hours)
- SCM 7042: Purchasing and Procurement in Supply Chains (3 credit hours)
- SCM 7044: Supply Relationship Management (3 credit hours)
- OPM 7300: Recent Developments in Supply Chain Management (3 credit hours)
- SCM 7046: Sustainable Supply Chain Management (3 credit hours)
- SCM 7048: Advanced Supply Chain Management (3 credit hours)
- SCM 7050 or SCM 7052: Co-op in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, or Applied Project in Supply Chain Management and Logistics (3 credit hours)
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Course exemptions for Asper BComm grads
A maximum of 6 credit hours of exemptions are possible for the following courses if the equivalent course(s) were completed with a grade of B+ or higher in the Asper BComm (Hons) program within five years of starting the Master in Supply Chain Management and Logistics program :
- MSCI 2150 (Introduction to Management Sciences – 3 credit hours) equivalent to MSCI 7140 (Quantitative Analysis – 3 credit hours)
- SCM 3360 (Supply Chain Logistics – 3 credit hours) equivalent to SCM 7040 (Logistics Management – 3 credit hours)
Co-op placement or applied project
The Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics degree includes a 4-month graduate co-op placement or applied project in which students gain hands-on experience in the supply chain management field. These placements are made possible by the Stu Clark graduate school’s network of connections within Manitoba and across Canada.
Entrance to the co-op is competitive. Students who already have full-time employment and those who are not accepted into the co-op program are required to complete the applied project. Please note that acceptance into the co-op program does not guarantee an employment placement.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Master of Supply Chain Management program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
To qualify for admission to the Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics program, you must have a minimum of:
- A three‐year bachelor degree from a post-secondary recognized educational institution (in any discipline)
- A 3.0* admission GPA (on 4.5 scale) on the last 60 credit hours of university degree‐level study. *International student GPA calculation
- Results of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) from within the past five years, with a minimum score of 550.
- The GRE will be accepted with a percentile score across its components equivalent to the current acceptable percentile level of the GMAT. The percentile score on the quantitative section of the GMAT or GRE examinations must be at the 60th percentile or higher. GMAT and GRE scores must not be older than five years.
- GMAT or GRE scores are not required for those applicants who have successfully completed a bachelor degree in any field of study from the University of Manitoba with a minimum 3.25 GPA and who have also:
- achieved an average 3.5 GPA across the four Asper School of Business supply chain management courses counting toward the supply chain major requirements. All four courses must have been completed within the last five years from the term of admission. (*Where it is evident that the applicant is currently working in a professional role that makes substantial use of the knowledge earned in those courses, the Admissions Committee will have the discretion to extend the 5-year rule in cases it sees fit.)
- One of the following English language proficiency test scores from within the past two years, if applicable:
- TOEFL: 86 (internet) Minimum score of 20 in each of reading, writing, listening and speaking categories.
- CAEL: 60 overall; 60 in each subject
- IELTS: 6.5 in the Academic Module with a minimum 6 on the speaking band
- AEPUCE: 65%
- PTE: (A) 61%
In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
How to apply
The MSCM program accepts, reviews and processes applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, for one entry point annually – Fall (August). All applicants, but especially international students, are encouraged to apply months in advance of the deadline date. Applying early will lead to an early admission decision and will allow the time required to apply for and secure student permits and student visas.
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Uploaded copies of transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Names and emails of two professors whom you have studied with in your previous degree (they will be contacted directly to complete a provided reference questionnaire about you)
- GMAT/GRE score report
- Proof of English language proficiency, if required
- FIPPA for Agents form
Download the Asper Master of Supply Chain application checklist
Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.
GMAT and GRE resources
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are standardized tests used to demonstrate academic qualification for graduate programs. Applicants to the Asper (MSCM) must provide one of these test scores as part of the admissions process.
Application deadlines
We process applications on a rolling basis and do not wait until deadlines pass to review files. Applying early will ensure an early admission decision, which in turn will allow applicants the time required to obtain their study permit on time to arrive for the start of their program.
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Admission and application inquiries
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Program inquiries
Stu Clark Graduate School
Room 501 Drake Centre
181 Freedman Crescent
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 5V4 Canada
Phone: 204-474-9847
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