Welcome to UAA’s Online MS GSCM! The Master of Science in Global Sup-ply Chain Management (MS GSCM) program at the University of Alaska Anchorage is now 100% online! The five-semester, twenty-month program is designed for working profession-als, allowing you to take the courses from anywhere you have an internet connection. Join the MS GSCM global classroom to learn the most up-to-date and practical logistics and global supply chain management content while building meaningful relationships with industry contacts from around the world.

In a state that is known for its ice road truckers, Deadliest Catch fishermen, petroleum, natural gas, minerals, timber, fisheries, arctic shipping lanes, and an airport that is less than nine and a half flight hours from 90% of the industrialized world and one of the top five international airports for cargo throughput, Alaska is home to world-class supply chain management.

100% Online!Whether you are here in Anchorage, Alaska or further afield thousands of miles away, you can explore the realm of logistics and supply chain management at UAA in an exciting and interactive program with a uniquely Alaskan twist. You will study logistics and supply chain management in a variety of global settings and interact with industry leaders in oil and gas, mining, Arctic transportation and security, military logis-tics, air cargo and free trade zones, big data in supply chain management, and more!

Find out more about the UAA Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management! http://logistics.alaska.edu

What Makes the MS GSCM Program Unique? • Alaska faces logistics challenges in weather, geography,

and transportation infrastructure that are unparalleled in the world. The MS GSCM’s faculty along with industry and government partners are those conquering the challenges of Alaskan global supply chain management.

• It is is one of the few AACSB-accredited graduate pro-grams in supply chain management that is 100% online.

• With weekly assignments and no required course times, the MS program works with your schedule as you build a network of peers across the globe through interactions with classmates and leading industry professionals.

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Online MS in Global Supply Chain Management

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What Will I Study? Five Core Areas of the MS GSCM • Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management: Applica-

tions and Strategy• Supply Chain Technology and Systems• The Role of Global Supply Chain Management in Interna-

tional Trade• Leadership Principles and Management Skills for Global

Supply Chain Managers• Quantitative and Financial Performance Metrics for Global

Supply Chain Management

How Do the Online Courses Work?• Classes are conducted 100% online through Blackboard,

the learning management system used by the University of Alaska Anchorage.

• Five 6-credit courses are conducted one-at-a-time over five semesters.

• Courses are built around readings, interactive videos, dis-cussion boards, essays, research, interactions with indus-try experts, presentations, and gaming simulations.

What Kinds of Jobs Can I Get When I Graduate?Past graduates of the MS GSCM degree are now working

as supply chain specialists, procurement officers, logistics managers, corporate directors, and company presidents in industries including transportation, procurement, oil and gas, medical and health services, national and state government, manufacturing, and third party service providers.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for logisticians will grow by 7% from 2016 to 2026. A study conducted by Supply Chain 247 found that compa-nies are willing to pay for talent, too, with the average base salaries for logistics managers and supply chain managers at $104,705 and $111,994 respectively. In this job market favorable to logistics and supply chain managers, having a graduate education in supply chain management can put you in a prime position to compete for the jobs you want.

What Are the Admissions Requirements?• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with approved GPA• GMAT or GRE, waived with approved experience or gradu-

ate degree• college transcripts• two letters of recommendation• personal statement and professional resume

How Can I Apply?Apply now using the UAA online application:

www.uaa.alaska.edu/admissions/

Apply any time for a Fall start!

Applications after the deadline may be considered. Contact the College of Business and Public Policy Graduate Programs Coordinator at (907) 786-4171 or uaa_logistics@alaska.edu for more information regarding late applications.

For more information: Visit http://logistics.alaska.edu. Contact the College of Business and Public Policy Grad-uate Programs Coordinator at (907) 786-4171 or email uaa_logistics@alaska.edu.

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Logistics makes global supply chain management possible! In the UAA MS GSCM program, you will study highly effective logistics practices in global supply chains.