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MS-GL academics
The innovative master’s in global logistics curriculum is delivered by faculty from the Department of Supply Chain Management in the W. P. Carey School of Business — one of the leading supply chain schools in the entire world, highly regarded for faculty research and expertise, as well as the academic strength and outcome of our programs.
With a foundational core curriculum and an optional third-semester track in business analytics, the MS-GL from ASU will immediately open professional pathways and build skills you will use throughout your career. An off-campus trip offers you an exclusive look at global logistics infrastructure, giving you a real-world perspective on concepts covered in class. And our world-class W. P. Carey Career Services Center will provide you opportunities to meet with hiring companies and access to coaching and tools to help you succeed in your career.
MS-GL degree tracks
To help you find the right path for your career, the MS-GL degree is offered in two tracks, logistics management and business analytics. No matter which path you pursue, you’ll develop key expertise and insights through a leading-edge logistics curriculum. Each academic track offers a distinct MS-GL experience.
Logistics management
With the logistics management track in the W. P. Carey MS-GL, you’ll unlock a broad scope of knowledge in the logistics space, from how emerging markets impact supply chains to project management principles to effective methods of managing resources and teams. You’ll also develop your critical thinking and communication skills and learn how to apply logistics methodologies in real-world contexts.
- 9-month program
- 30 credit hours
Business analytics
Strengthen your business analytics skills and learn how big data applies to logistics with a minimum of two required courses and two required electives. In addition, a summer internship opportunity and course credit for career preparation are included in the track and will help you take the next step forward after graduation.
- 16-month program
- 42 credit hours
STEM-designated program
The W. P. Carey MS-GL program has been designated by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security as a STEM eligible degree program (CIP code 52.1301). The STEM designation may allow eligible graduates on student visas access to an Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension, up to 36 months, as compared to 12 months for non-STEM degrees. As an international student, the longer work authorization term may help you gain additional real-world skills and experience in the U.S.
Faculty
Learn from dedicated, passionate teachers, practitioners and thought leaders. As world-renowned researchers and experts who consult companies around the globe, W. P. Carey faculty bring learning to life. W. P. Carey faculty members regularly contribute to and edit prestigious academic journals, and their expertise is sought by such media outlets as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, USA Today, CNN, and NPR.
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