Program Overview
Can I study part-time and work full-time?
No. The program is strictly a full-time program and we are not able to accommodate part-time students. Aside from coursework, research and independent study require students to be on campus on a full-time basis.
If I have a degree from a U.S. university, am I required to take the TOEFL test?
No. A degree from a U.S. school should exempt you from the TOEFL requirements.
How long does it generally take to complete the program?
These programs are designed for students to complete in 4 years.
Admissions
What is the deadline for applications?
The University deadline for applications is March 1. To be eligible for the full range of university fellowships and funding, it is important to have applications by early December. However, most applications are reviewed between January and April for an August admission.
Are there minimum GMAT or GRE test scores for successful applicants?
No. We do not have minimum cut-off scores on the GMAT or GRE. However, admission to the doctoral program is extremely competitive and our current students have averaged in the 90th percentile on the verbal and 80th percentile on the quantitative portions of the GMAT and/or GRE. An applicant with any score below the 70th percentile is unlikely to be admitted. However, regardless of test scores, each applicant is fully reviewed by the admissions committee.
International students are required to take the TOEFL. The Broad Graduate School of Management specifies a minimum total score of 600 for the paper version or 250 total for the computer version. Scores at or above this minimum will not guarantee admission.
Which program code do I use for Supply Chain Management Department’s doctoral programs:
Logistics, 1331
Operations and Sourcing Management, 1350.
Use the following School Codes for Test Givers to route your test scores online to Michigan State University:
GMAT Scores: QH05P80: GRE and TOEFL: 1465
How many applicants do you accept each year?
We currently plan to admit three to five Operations and Sourcing Management students each year during Fall Semester. Logistics admissions can be one to two students every couple of years.
Financial Aid
What kind of financial aid is available?
Most of our students are supported by teaching assistantships or research assistantships. Entering students are generally awarded a teaching assistantship, provided they meet basic language qualifications. There is no separate application for teaching assistantships. Research assistantships are generally awarded to advanced graduate students.
