MSCTL Program Overview

Why It Matters

The program targets midcareer professionals seeking measurable career progression and equips them with in-demand analytics and risk skills that are increasingly central to supply-chain resilience and optimization. Employers view the degree—and the rigor of completing it while working—as a strong indicator of leadership potential and commitment to professional development.

Summary

The University of Washington’s Master of Supply Chain, Transportation, and Logistics (MSCTL) is a synchronous online degree launched in 2012 and tailored for working professionals, with about 300 alumni. The interdisciplinary curriculum—delivered as weekly two-hour live cohort sessions supplemented by recorded materials—combines business and engineering topics to build strategic and critical thinking, leadership, and executive communication skills. Recent updates emphasize AI and data analytics, particularly forecasting and optimization, alongside finance and risk management. Faculty position the UW brand and part-time graduation while working as signals of ambition that help graduates advance into management and potentially C-suite roles.

Original Description

The University of Washington Master of Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics degree is for working professionals who want to stand out and advance their careers in supply chain transportation and logistics.

In this video, Advisory Board Chair and Instructor Dan Stull and alum Jackie Nguyen give an overview of the program.