MSCM Program and Application Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! This program is specially designed to allow you to work full-time. Classes are held on Monday and Wednesday evenings between 6:00 and 9:30pm and every other Saturday between 8:00am and 4:30pm.

A number of our students join the program whilst working full-time and others are able to secure full and or part-time employment as MSCM students.

The MSCM program is intended for completion in a sequential, lock-step manner in one year. The entire cohort takes the same courses together. The MSCM degree is delivered 100% in-person at the UW Seattle location. Students are required to attend class and actively participate in discussions and projects.

One thing that is unique about our program is the small cohort design, our average class size is 40-45 students. This allows for discussion-based classes, teamwork-based learning, capstone projects, and high levels of faculty and student engagement.

Another unique aspect of our program is the one-on-one career coaching, resume and portfolio reviews, and networking events offered to all MSCM students through Foster Career Services.

Foster MSCM graduates obtain cross-cutting industry knowledge that allows them to work at the forefront of national and global supply chains.

Example alumni job titles include Supply Chain Manager, Pathways Operation Manager, Senior System Analyst, Senior Program Manager, and Procurement Manager.

No! Our incoming students always have a variety of educational and professional backgrounds. We welcome students from any academic discipline including STEM, business, and the humanities. Typically, about 50% of the cohort have previous academic degrees in business, while the other half have studied political science, communications, economics, and anthropology, to name a few.

The Foster School has announced that these standardized test scores are now optional for applicants to the MSCM program for Summer 2022 entry only. Please see the Test-Optional FAQ page for additional information.

MSCM does not have a minimum GMAT or GRE requirement. While there is not a minimum score required, a total GMAT score of mid-upper 600s and a combined GRE score of 310 or higher would be considered competitive.

Furthermore, MSCM does not have a preference between the two tests. If you are unsure about which exam to take, we recommend checking out the respective websites for the tests and taking the exam that best highlights your academic strengths.

Use the codes below to submit your scores:

• GMAT: University of Washington – Seattle – Michael G. Foster School of Business – Master of Supply Chain Management (school code: 459-75-78)
• GRE: University of Washington (school code: 4854)

*Applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies at Foster in the last 3 years through the OSCM option, or, who have previously earned an advanced degree may apply with test optional.

Our program requires two letters of recommendation. You should pick recommenders that can best speak to your strengths, skills, and prior experiences that are relevant to the Foster MSCM program.

In general, professional references are preferred to academic ones, and personal references are not advised.

The video interview not only gives us the chance to get to know you better but also allows us to assess your communication skills and ability to think on your feet. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive instructions on how to complete the video interview, as well as practice questions via email. Take advantage of the practice questions that are provided, and test out your audio and visual equipment prior to the interview.

Remember, your responses are recorded and timed. Also, make sure to speak clearly at a steady pace, maintain eye contact throughout with the camera, and dress professionally.

We encourage applicants to pursue outside scholarship opportunities. Applicants can visit our Tuition, Fees, and Financing page for funding resources such as federal loans, private loans, international student loans, military, and UW Graduate Funding Information Services (GFIS).

The total program cost for WA state residents is $42,940 and the total program cost for out-of-state and international students is $46,472. For a full estimate on the cost of attendance, that includes cost of living expenses, please visit our Tuition, Fees, and Financing page.

If your native language is not English you are required to demonstrate English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

• A bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or from an institution in Australia, the Bahamas, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, or the United Kingdom.
• Official documentation from the applicant’s undergraduate degree-granting institution (if the institution is in a country other than those listed above) verifying that all instruction is in English. A minimum of three years of enrollment at the undergraduate institution is required and the degree must be equivalent to a US bachelor’s degree.
• Complete an English Language Proficiency exam below

NOTE: Most test scores are valid for two years. Applicants with scores below the minimum score requirements are highly encouraged to retake the exam before submitting an application. Scores must be sent directly to the University of Washington (school code 4854).

All non-native English-speaking applicants are urged to review the university’s policies on Proof of English Language Proficiency Requirements.

Yes! International students may seek on-campus employment for up to 20 hours a week. Off-campus employment for F-1 visa students must meet eligibility requirements and requires authorization through the International Student Services Office.

Yes! As a result, students on an F1 visa are eligible to apply for a STEM-OPT extension, which would allow them up to 36 months of total work eligibility post-grad.

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Feel free to reach out to us anytime at [email protected].