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MS in Supply Chain Management Admission & Tuition

Get Started with your MS in Supply Chain Management

At Opus College, we're looking for motivated individuals ready to deepen their expertise or pivot to a career in supply chain management. Whether you're an early to mid-career professional seeking to advance in the field, transitioning to a role with supply chain responsibilities, or looking to pair your industry experience with academic credentials, our program offers the knowledge and skills you need.

We seek applicants who:

  • Seek a program that blends academic rigor with practical, real-world application, allowing insights gained to be immediately applicable to professional roles.
  • Come from diverse academic backgrounds, welcoming a variety of disciplines.
  • Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a dedication to actively contribute to and enrich our collaborative learning space.

Our admissions process is intentionally designed to be a collaborative exploration of fit and preparedness for the rigorous and rewarding journey our MS in Supply Chain Management program offers.

To learn more about the program, the admissions process, or to meet with an admissions representative, schedule a 1:1 meeting.

Application Checklist

Your first step is to start the application online. In the application, you will answer some questions and upload the documents described below. Once you've completed all components you will submit the application, and can log back into the portal at any time to check the status of your application materials.

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In the online application, you will upload your resume that outlines your education and work experience.


Answers to three essay questions:

  • Why are you interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management and how will it support your current and/or future career goals? (500 words)
  • Strong quantitative skills are necessary for success in this program. Please provide specific evidence of your quantitative ability from your past academic coursework in math, statistics, etc. Additionally, describe how you use these skills in your current or past career roles. (500 words)
  • How will you contribute to the program, and why do you believe you will be a good fit? (300 words)

If you don’t have these materials ready yet, that’s okay. You can start your application now, hit “save,” and then log in later to complete it and upload your essay responses (Word or PDF accepted).


To apply to this program, you must have a bachelor's degree in any subject from a regionally accredited U.S. institution (or the international equivalent) or demonstrate satisfactory progress toward graduation on or before May of the calendar year of program start. We need original transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions you have attended, sent directly from the school. If you are currently finishing your bachelor’s degree, we will need an official transcript directly from the school for admission, then a final transcript that reflects your degree awarded once you complete your bachelor’s degree.

Send via email: If your institution offers electronic transcripts, ask them to email your transcript(s) to gradadmissions@stthomas.edu.

Send via mail: Paper transcripts must be submitted in sealed envelopes and signed by the appropriate university official. Send to:

University of St. Thomas
Graduate Records - Admissions
1000 LaSalle Ave., Box 5
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2005


All international applicants must meet one of the English proficiency requirements listed in the document below before qualifying for an I-20/DS-2019 (required for the F-1 visa) or being allowed to register for classes.

Proof of English Proficiency Requirements - Opus College of Business


To apply to the MS in Supply Chain Management program, you must have at least the international equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. institution. If you completed your undergraduate or graduate work at a college or university outside of the United States, you must complete a transcript evaluation. There are two ways to complete this evaluation (choose one):

  1. Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) and World Education Services (WES) are independent transcript evaluation services that St. Thomas accepts for international transcript evaluation. If you choose to have ECE or WES do your evaluation, you will receive a copy of the evaluation. To use ECE or WES, visit either site and choose the “Start Your Evaluation” option. For ECE, you will choose "Course-by-Course" evaluation and for WES, you will choose "Course-by-Course ICAP" evaluation.
  2. If you already have a transcript evaluation, or would prefer to use a service other than ECE or WES, email the admissions office or call (651) 962-8800. We first need to ensure that the evaluation service you use is accepted by our university.

Application Deadlines

Summer Term

  • Priority Deadline: March 15
  • International Student Deadline: April 1
  • Final Deadline: May 30

Fall Term

  • Priority Deadline: June 15
  • International Student Deadline: July 1
  • Final Deadline: August 30

Spring Term

  • Priority Deadline: November 30
  • International Student Deadline: December 1
  • Final Deadline: January 30
Tuition per credit $1,410
Total Program Cost $42,300

Other fees include:

  • Health fee
  • Technology fee
  • Materials per course
  • Parking per day

Paying for Your MSSCM Degree

If you're an undergraduate alumni of a private college or university in Minnesota, we'll cover the cost of 3 credits of your MS in Supply Chain Management degree. No need to submit a separate application; you automatically earn this award upon admission to the MS in Supply Chain Management program. This award may not be stacked with other scholarships or discounts.


Applicants who work in the non-profit industry are encouraged to apply for the Business for the Common Good scholarship. This scholarship awards up to $10,000 as long as you maintain good standing during the program.

In order to qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Currently work full-time for an organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit status
  • Currently work full-time for a small or medium-sized non-profit organization OR work for an organization that is a member of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Increased consideration will be given to applicants who work at organizations that:

  • Generate fewer than $900,000 per year in revenue
  • Directly serve members of the community
  • Provide services in high need areas including houselessness, poverty, and access

To apply for this scholarship during the application process, please submit a statement in the applicant portal that identifies your organization and demonstrates your commitment to nonprofit work.

This award may not be stacked with other scholarships or discounts.


If you are referred to the MS in Supply Chain Management program by one of our current Graduate Business students or alumni, you are eligible for our Alumni Referral Scholarship award.

Here is how to qualify:

  • The St. Thomas Opus Graduate Business student or alumni that refers you must fill out this form prior to beginning your application.
  • If you are accepted to the program after being referred, you will receive a $1,000 scholarship towards your first semester in the program.
  • For the scholarship to apply the referral needs to be submitted on or before the date the application for the program is started.

This award may not be stacked with other scholarships or discounts.


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Financial Aid

Financial aid is any resource that assists you in paying your tuition and fees. If you're seeking aid, here are some great places to start:

  • Ask your employer about tuition reimbursement benefit policies
  • Explore private or governmental grants and scholarships
  • Look into student loans provided by state and Federal government, or private lenders

How to Apply for Financial Aid