Highly ranked by U.S. News and World Report, MIT's competitive Master of Engineering in Logistics (MLOG) program accepts only 30 to 40 students each year. MIT designed this degree for students with 3-10 years of professional experience, preparing them to make decisions to help get products into the marketplace and approach supply chain management issues with a systemwide perspective. The program requires students to complete a master's thesis and encourages them to work directly with companies to improve the relevance of the thesis research. Companies ranging from Gillette and Reebok to Boston Scientific and Intel have sponsored master's theses at MIT's logistics program.
MLOG Admissions
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue, E40-367
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
617-324-6564
mit.edu/mlog
California State University Long Beach's (CSULB) master's program in global logistics prepares professionals in logistics and supply management to apply their skills in the modern global economy. The program instructs students in the complexities of purchasing, customer relations, online commerce and negotiations with suppliers. The university's program emphasizes supply and logistical management in a global setting and applies the analytical tools of most master of business administration (MBA) degree programs. CSULB designed its program for working professionals who are interested in advancing their knowledge and skills. The program offers evening classes to accommodate the needs of working students.
California State University Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Road
Long Beach, CA 90840-0115
562-985-4111
csulb.edu/divisions/aa/catalog/2009-2010/cla/glg/glg_programs.html
Michigan State offers a master's degree program in logistics and materials management, which prepares professionals for careers managing a wide range of logistical functions. Coursework covers such topics as quality control, resource allocation, budgeting, inventory management, shipping and delivery and planning.
Michigan State University
Broad College of Business
520 N. Business Complex
East Lansing, MI 48824
-517-355-8377
http://broad.msu.edu/mba/fulltime/academics/curriculum/concentrations/scm
Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado Technical has an MBA program specializing in logistics and supply management. Successful completion of the Colorado Tech program prepares professionals for careers as operations manager, distribution directors, purchasing directors, and import-export specialists. Colorado Technical's program balances business analysis tools with the principles of logistics to prepare men and women for challenging and successful careers.
Colorado Technical University
4435 N. Chestnut St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(866) 942-6555
coloradotech.edu/degree-programs/master-degree-in-business-administration-logistics-supply-chain-management-mba.aspx