About this Program

The Master of Maritime Trade and Supply Chain Management is a graduate program that provides managers and supply chain professionals the opportunity to expand their knowledge, update their skill sets, and enhance their work with supply chain partners, transportation carriers, shippers, sourcing agents, warehouse managers, as well as third parties and governments directly or indirectly involved in the movement of cargo and material flow. This master program educates professionals from the corporate and military sectors to advance their careers. The 30-credit hour curriculum requires critical thinking and investigation in maritime and supply chain industries, including analyses of worldwide port networks and supply chains that contribute to enhanced productivity.

Program Highlights

  • Explore the knowledge in maritime and supply chain management

  • Provide managers and supply chain professionals to expand and update their skill sets

  • Update your skill sets through learning business analytics models and database management skills

  • Enhance supply chain professional’s ability to work with supply chain partners in a digital supply chain environment

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Graduate
Degree Earned
Master of Science
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Purchasing Managers

$121,810 Median Salary

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.

Logistics Analysts

$78,740 Median Salary

Analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity including invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Maritime Trade & Supply Chain Management at ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ?
Students entering the Master of Science program in Maritime Trade & Supply Chain Management should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.

Prospective students may apply for admission to the program for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. We welcome applicants who have earned bachelor’s degrees from accredited institutions. Admission to the program is competitive and is granted to those who show high ability in graduate study. To be considered for admission, students must submit the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited university in the U.S. or an equivalent foreign institution;  

  • Official copies of transcripts of all colleges and universities attended;

  • Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s professional and/or academic background;  

  • A current resume;  

  • A statement of professional goals;  

  • The GRE or GMAT is not required.

  • English language requirements: TOEFL (IBT): 79, TOEFL (paper-based): 550, IELTS: 6.5 for those whose native language is not English (waived if an applicant has earned a college degree from an institution in an English-speaking country).  Students may be considered for conditional admission.  Contact the Graduate Program Director for more information.

Cost of Attendance

We believe in providing students with transparent and accessible information about the cost of attendance. 

Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.

Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $620
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵs
Cost Per-Credit $642
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,486

Ways to Fund Your Degree

There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.

Contact

Director & Professor, Maritime Research Cluster & Interim GPD, Cybersecurity

2115C MONARCH HALL
NORFOLK, 23529