Automotive Supply Chain Management (Executive M.S.)

Admission requirements

Admission to the Executive Master of Science in Automotive Supply Chain Management (EMS-SCM) program is contingent upon admission to the Wayne State University Graduate School. Please note: The admission application's academic programs list is alphabetical; you'll find this degree listed as Automotive Supply Chain Management.

In addition to Wayne State's graduate school admission criteria, applicants to the EMS-SCM program must meet the following requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. If the applicant's undergraduate degree is in a non-business discipline, the applicant may be required to complete foundation courses determined by the selection committee.
• Overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75, with a 3.0 major GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
• Minimum GMAT score of 550. The Ilitch School does offer GMAT waivers to highly qualified applicants. To be considered for a GMAT waiver, you must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Acceptable score on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) entrance exam
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher from an AACSB-accredited business program or GPA of 3.2 or higher from a regionally-accredited university in any major, AND at least three years of relevant supply chain professional experience in a manufacturing organization that shows increased responsibility over that period
• Two letters of recommendation from professors or employers
• A short essay answering on the following:
  • What are your career objectives and how will an EMS-SCM help you achieve your goals?
  • Describe any special circumstances related to your academic record you think the admissions committee should consider.

On-campus or phone interviews may be required. Background in supply chain management (via undergraduate degree, professional certification or work experience) is preferred though not an absolute requirement. The committee will base its recommendation for admissions on the composite characteristics of the applicant. The applicant's work experience and an outstanding track record may be considered a positive factor to make up for deficiency in one or two numerical criteria.

Curriculum Requirements

The EMS-SCM is a 31 credit degree program that can be completed in three semesters for full-time students. By taking six credit hours (two courses) per semester, a part-time student can complete the program in five semesters. Students enrolled in the program must complete the program within six years of their start date.

Up to six transfer credits for previous equivalent graduate coursework can be applied to the degree if those credits have not been counted towards a degree, earned a B grade or better, are from an AACSB accredited institution, not older than 6 years and are equivalent substitutes. Students transferring to the program from the Ilitch School's M.B.A. with a concentration in global supply chain management may transfer unlimited Wayne State graduate credits in global supply chain management.

A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 is required to obtain the EMS-SCM degree. A maximum of two courses in which a C has been received may be used to meet graduation requirements, provided this is offset by sufficient A grades to maintain the required 3.00 average

All courses listed below are three credits each unless otherwise noted.