Supply Chain Management International Applicants

To be considered for admission, the Carlson School MS in Supply Chain Management program requires a first university degree that is an equivalent to a 4-year U.S. bachelor's degree. Students with a 3-year degree from India do not satisfy this minimum requirement and must complete an additional year of post-baccalaureate study before submitting an application to the program. If a student is unsure whether their degree is an equivalent to a 4-year U.S. bachelor’s degree they should email their transcripts and proof of degree to the Office of Graduate Admissions for review. Their email is gsquest@umn.edu.

Candidates may upload scanned copies of transcripts or other educational documents (detailed below for specific countries) in our online application system; official documents are not required at the time of application, but will be required upon admission.

Use this resource for a list of English language translation services in the Twin Cities. Visit the Graduate School website for additional information about unofficial and official transcripts and credentials. If you have further questions about transcripts and credentials, please contact the Graduate School at gsquest@umn.edu.

If credentials do not show the university grading system, submit a statement from the university with this information. If credentials do not record the awarding of the degree, submit copies of your diplomas. 

Applicants do not need to convert their GPA or CGPA or grades to a 4.0 or other grading scale. Simply provide these marks and evaluations only on the grading scale as it was awarded by your educational institution.

If you are admitted to the program, you will need to complete I-20 request form through your admission portal. Once complete, the University will issue your I-20.

When applying for your student visa, you will need to demonstrate that you have sufficient funding to meet all educational expenses for the duration of your study in the U.S. This includes tuition, fees, room and board, transportation, and other expenses. Additional financial resources are required if your spouse or children will accompany you.

International students studying in the MS in Supply Chain Management program must hold a visa which allows for full-time study.

Most international students must hold an F-1 student visa unless their funding source requires them to hold a J-1 exchange/visitor visa. In some circumstances, international students may enroll in the program while working in the United States under a work visa. Learn more about different visas on the International Student and Scholar Services website.

If you are admitted to the program, you will need to complete the I-20 request form through your admission portal. Once complete, the University will issue your I-20.

International and domestic applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. Proof of English language proficiency is measured according to the categories detailed below. You are not exempt if you have lived in an English-speaking country for several years but have not completed any prior education in English.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Applicants providing an exam score must have an exam date within two years of the graduate program start date. Exams exceeding two years will not be accepted.
• The MS in Supply Chain Management program does not offer an option for the English language ability to be assessed upon arrival on campus.

For additional details regarding this requirement, please visit the Office of Graduate Admission's website or contact them at gsquest@umn.edu.