MS in Information Systems and Operations Management — Supply Chain Management concentration

About the MS-ISOM, Supply Chain Management Concentration

To improve day-to-day processes, propose growth opportunities, and predict risks, the Supply Chain Management Concentration takes an intensive, applied approach:

• You’ll dive into business and technology fundamentals through courses complemented by group projects — ideal for getting up to speed if you don’t have a background in either area.
• From a holistic angle, you’ll understand how information systems, statistical modeling, and programming in Python, R, Java and Tableau help you solve problems.
• Five courses dedicated to supply chain management delve into the principles of logistics, transportation, distribution, sourcing and operations management.
• Group projects mimic common collaborative workplace scenarios.
• It’s recommended that you take part in an optional, for-credit summer internship or business analytics practicum, where you’ll use all your skills while connecting with established professionals.
• Your courses introduce you to the applications of AI and analytics tools, from storage and management to mining, modeling and decision-making.

Scholarships and tuition assistance

Fast-track your aspirations in a hands-on program that trains you for an in-demand career and keeps debt down.

Along with completing your FAFSA® to qualify for loans and other types of aid, you may be eligible for scholarships or undergraduate tuition rates based on how you apply:

• Scholarships: The MS in Information Systems and Operations Management program offers select scholarship and research assistant opportunities to students who have attended the program for at least a semester.
• Florida Bright Futures: Are you surging ahead with the combination track? Florida Bright Futures recipients who graduated with their bachelor’s degree in seven semesters/105 credits or less may be eligible to apply remaining Florida Bright Futures funding to the first semester of the MS in Information Systems and Operations Management program.
• Florida Prepaid Students: Once accepted into the combination program, Florida Prepaid students may apply any remaining prepaid funds toward graduate tuition.

Formats for the MS-ISOM, Supply Chain Management Concentration

Global supply chain growth means greater demand for skilled logistics, quality control, production and distribution professionals. To meet this shift, Warrington opens the master’s in information systems and operations management program to all backgrounds and offers a choice of formats:

• Traditional on-campus program: In this full-time, comprehensive program, team projects, networking events and personalized career development translate your interest in managing supply chains into a resume that attracts recruiters.
• Combination program: When you’ve determined where you should be, Warrington’s combined programs remove all possible detours. If accepted, you’ll start MS-ISOM coursework while finishing your bachelor’s, graduating in four to five years with both credentials. Learn more about our combination degrees.
• MBA/MS-ISOM program: Venture further into advanced business fundamentals, management and strategy through this joint program pairing the MS-ISOM program with Warrington’s esteemed Full-Time MBA. Explore our joint MBA programs.
• Auditing Minor: Prepare to assist with financial audits through this minor connecting technology to accounting and risk management principles.

Please note that candidates without a business background may spend an additional semester in the program.

How to apply to the MS-ISOM program

• Bachelor’s degree or a four-year international equivalent.
  • Students without an undergraduate business major or minor will need to complete core business courses. It is also recommended that students take a programming course.
• 3.0 upper-division undergraduate GPA (U.S. degrees only).
• A statement of purpose (400-600 words) that explains how the MS in Information Systems and Operations Management aligns with your future goals.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae covering all post-high school education and employment, international affiliations, and research funding.
• Two or more letters of recommendation from a supervisor. Recommendations from student/peer leaders will not be accepted.
• Official or unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Send electronically or mailed in a sealed, signed, and unopened envelope to Graduate Admissions.
• Official GMAT/GRE test scores: Complete the quantitative and verbal sections of the GMAT or the GRE. Use code: UF 5812. We do not consider the analytical writing assessment section (traditional GMAT) or the integrated reasoning section (traditional GMAT, GRE).
  • GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition: The minimum score required is 465.
  • GRE: The minimum score required is 295.
  • Only exemption: Applicants with a previous graduate/master’s or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution are not required to submit GMAT/GRE scores.
• $30 application fee.
• International candidates: Refer to requirements for international students, including English proficiency and transcript evaluations. Warrington interviews candidates who attended a non-U.S. institution as part of the admissions process.
• Policy for 3-year bachelor’s degrees:
  The UF Office of Admissions will not recognize 3-year bachelor’s degrees from India, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada (excluding Quebec), Nepal and Pakistan. Three-year bachelor’s degrees from other countries are reviewed on an individual basis.