UW Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics

What UW Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics does

The UW Master of Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics (MSCTL) is an online graduate degree program at the University of Washington, a public state university in Seattle, launched in 2011 with its first graduating class in 2015. It serves mid-career working professionals seeking advanced credentials in supply chain management, transportation, and logistics operations. The program operates on a cohort-based model with approximately 30 students enrolling each autumn through rolling admissions, delivered online via the Canvas LMS and Zoom and anchored by a mandatory in-person residency weekend in Seattle.

The curriculum comprises 10 courses plus a practicum totaling 43 credit hours, priced at $1,099 per credit (approximately $47,257 total tuition). Technical instruction includes Python, SQL, Tableau, and applied AI tools, including a custom-developed GPT called ShipsterGPT for shipping industry analysis. An advisory board drawn from executives at Boeing, Costco, REI, Microsoft, Expeditors, and PACCAR, combined with a research partnership with the UW Urban Freight Lab, a Matson-sponsored fellowship, and practicum placements at partners including Amazon and the Port of Seattle, anchor the program to industry practice. Reported graduate outcomes include a $165,000 mean starting salary and a 92% rate of alumni assuming senior-level roles.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-credit tuition from individual students, supplemented by industry-sponsored fellowships and research-related funding. The program has been recognized with the ITE Innovation in Education Award in 2021 and ranked by Intelligent.com and Gartner (#20) among supply chain graduate programs. Alumni placement spans Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks, Costco, Expeditors, Google, Oracle, Tesla, Nike, Nordstrom, and the US military.

Name

UW Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics

Legal name

University of Washington

Website

https://supply-chain-transportation.uw.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The UW Master of Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics is an online cohort-based graduate degree program serving mid-career supply chain and logistics professionals, delivered via Canvas and Zoom with a mandatory Seattle residency, priced at approximately $47,257 in total tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Education - Supply Chain & Logistics

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAHAF

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDABALAR

Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Industry-Specific Professional Training (e.g., Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction)

SECONDARYEDAAANAK

Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

Keywords

• Supply chain education
• Logistics master's program
• Online graduate degree
• Transportation management
• Professional supply chain training

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: Self-sustaining, fee-based program charged on a per-credit basis. Students pay $1,099 per credit for 43 required credits, totaling approximately $47,257 in course fees (2026-27 rates). Additional quarterly fees include registration, U-PASS and technology fees. Textbook and course material costs are separate.
2. Application Fees: Application fee of $90 (USD) for standard applicants, $75 for Graduate Non-Matriculated (GNM) applicants. SCTL covers application fees for applicants who apply by March 1 and request payment coverage.
3. Financial Aid Services: Program participates in federal financial aid programs. Students can apply for federal loans, scholarships, and grants. Fee-based students are not eligible for tuition exemptions or UW grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The University of Washington offers an online Master of Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics degree program, a 43-credit graduate degree (10 courses plus practicum) delivered primarily online via Canvas LMS and Zoom, with a mandatory Residency Weekend in Seattle. The curriculum combines engineering-based analytical training, AI/data-driven decision making, optimization modeling, freight transportation, and executive communication to prepare working professionals for leadership roles in supply chain and logistics.

Product overview

The Master of Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics is a single online graduate degree program consisting of 10 courses plus a mandatory practicum project. The curriculum covers core areas including IT Systems & Supply Chain Integration (SCTL 502), Finance & Performance Management (SCTL 506), Freight Transportation & Emerging Autonomous Systems (SCTL 510), and AI applications including LLMs and custom GPTs. Students complete courses sequentially as a cohort, beginning with the Residency Weekend (SCTL 501) and progressing through courses in Inventory Management, Facility Design, External Supply Chain Risks, Collaboration, and Data Analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master of Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics An online graduate degree program that prepares students for leadership roles in transportation and logistics within supply chain management. The 43-credit program can be completed in 1-2 years and covers data-driven decision-making, AI/ML and optimization, integration and collaboration, and critical-thinking skills. Curriculum includes IT Systems & Supply Chain Integration (SCTL 502), Finance & Performance Management (SCTL 506), Freight Transportation & Emerging Autonomous Systems (SCTL 510), Inventory Management, Facility Design, External Supply Chain Risks, Collaboration, Data Analytics, and a mandatory practicum project. Instruction is delivered online via Canvas LMS and Zoom, with a mandatory Residency Weekend in Seattle.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates report mean annual salary of $165,000; 92% say degree increased earning potential; 96% say program was worthwhile investment; 92% would recommend to colleague
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Urban Freight LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-sector research partnership between private industry, academic researchers, and public transportation agencies working together to design, test and evaluate solutions for freight management in cities. Serves as UW's dedicated research hub for urban freight and city logistics, focusing on urban freight challenges amid ecommerce growth, transportation emissions, and equity/safety outcomes. Faculty including Academic Director Anne Goodchild and Director Tom Maxner lead research initiatives.
• Private Industry Partners (Urban Freight Lab)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate companies partner with Urban Freight Lab for collaborative research on urban logistics challenges. Industry partners benefit from academic research expertise while providing real-world problem contexts and potential funding.
• Public Transportation Agencies (Urban Freight Lab)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic transportation agencies collaborate with Urban Freight Lab on freight management solutions in cities. Agencies provide policy context and regulatory perspective for research on urban logistics.
• UW Department of Civil & Environmental EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram offered by UW Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, providing academic rigor, faculty resources, and research capabilities for the supply chain program.
• UW Continuum CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with UW Continuum College for administration and delivery of the online professional master's program, including marketing, enrollment support, and student services.
• Amazon (Facility Tours)minorOthersAmazon provides facility tours during Residency Weekend, allowing students to tour Amazon Fulfillment Center as part of experiential learning component.
• Port of Seattle (Facility Tours)minorOthersPort of Seattle hosts boat tours during Residency Weekend, providing students experiential learning about freight and maritime logistics operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• ASC (Association for Supply Chain Management / APICS Certifications): ASCM (formerly APICS) provides industry-standard supply chain certifications (CSCP, CLTD, SCOR-P). Adjacent — not a degree program, but a competitor for working professionals deciding between a master's and a less expensive certification pathway.

Direct peers

• Penn State University (Smeal — MS in Supply Chain Management): Penn State's Smeal supply chain master's is a long-running online program. Direct peer — competes directly for working professionals seeking flexible, accredited supply chain credentials at a major public university.
• MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MSc in Supply Chain Management): MIT's flagship supply chain master's program. Direct peer — both are graduate-level supply chain programs targeting mid-career professionals, with similar durations, comparable cohort sizes, and overlapping recruiter base at Fortune 500 employers.
• Rutgers Business School (MS in Supply Chain Management): Rutgers offers an online and on-campus MS in Supply Chain Management. Direct peer — flexible-format program at a large public research university competing for the same East Coast and national working professional audience.
• Northwestern University (Kellogg — MS in Supply Chain Management): Kellogg's supply chain master's program. Direct peer — top-tier provider targeting working professionals with cross-functional business + supply chain content, competing for the same premium applicant pool.
• Arizona State University (W. P. Carey — MS in Supply Chain Management): ASU's online and on-campus supply chain master's programs. Direct peer — both offer flexible online formats at large public universities, competing for working professionals nationwide with similar tuition structures.
• University of Texas at Austin (McCombs — MS in Supply Chain Management): McCombs MS in Supply Chain Management is a one-year STEM program. Direct peer — competes for the same U.S. working professional cohort with comparable brand strength and employer outcomes.
• Michigan State University (Broad College — MS in Supply Chain Management): Long-established U.S. supply chain master's program with strong industry placement. Direct peer — competes for the same working professional applicants and recruiter relationships, with a similar STEM-grounded curriculum.
• Georgia Tech (ISyE — MS in Supply Chain Engineering): Georgia Tech's engineering-based supply chain master's program. Direct peer — engineering-grounded curriculum, similar tech-focused orientation, competes for analytical professionals seeking operational leadership roles.
• University of Michigan (Ross School — MS in Supply Chain Management): University of Michigan's STEM-designated supply chain master's program. Direct peer — top-ranked, similarly priced, and competing for the same experienced supply chain professionals looking to advance into leadership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UWSupplyChain
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@supplychainandlogistics
• Facebookfacebook.com/UWSupplyChain
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/uwsupplychain

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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