Master of Science in Technology Management - Business and Public Policy

The concentration in Supply Chain Management is designed to develop leaders who understand (1) how to assess the trade-offs and make the decisions necessary to sustain high quality products and services at lower costs while maintaining the flexibility necessary to adapt and to respond to evolving market trends, and (2) how to coordinate and integrate supply chain solutions across various intra -organizational and inter -organizational interfaces in any business or organization. The minor or concentration not only will provide a strong foundation in supply chain management principles and practices, but also can be tailored to fit the specific needs of students interested in careers across a wide variety of industries. This minor or concentration requires submission of twelve graduate hours of Supply Chain Management coursework. Successful completion of the minor or concentration assumes certain knowledge of business and prior coursework.

The MSM program is primarily designed for students with a bachelor's degree in the arts and humanities, social sciences, and other non-business majors.All applicants are expected to have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (A = 4.00) for the last two years of undergraduate study and a 3.0 for any previous graduate work completed.Academic records
a. Unofficial transcripts: The most recent unofficial transcripts must include applicant's name, institution name, and a transcript legend, grade scale, or grade criteria. GPA calculation is administered by UIUC Graduate College (WES report is not needed). If an offer of admission is made, the official transcript(s) are required to be submitted upon arrival to campus.

b. Diploma/Certificate of Degree (for applicant who earned a bachelor's degree already): If you have earned your bachelor's degree, you need to also upload a copy of your certificate of degree/provisional certificate of degree/diploma.

3. Resume (2 pages maximum):
Your professional r'sum should include educational background and work/internship experience (include start & end date). You may also include professional certificates/associations and community services.

4. GMAT or GRE score report (optional)
The GMAT or GRE is not required for the application, however, submitting the score gives us better insight of your potential ability in the program. Unofficial scores can be uploaded into your application, but your official GRE/GMAT scores must be sent directly to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Institution Code 1836.

5. Application essays
The Graduate College and the academic program require 4 essays below to be submitted within your application:

Academic Statement of Purpose (300-500 words TOTAL): Please write a statement that answers the following questions :

How has your academic and professional background, including any professional training, prepared you for graduate study?
How will our program help you achieve your intellectual and professional goals?
What are your academic interests, and why do you wish to pursue graduate studies in this specific program?
Short Personal Statements 1 & 2 (250 words max EACH):

1. Please describe any experiences and/or challenges that may have shaped your intellectual and personal development.

2. Provide insight into your potential to contribute to a community of inclusion, belonging, and respect in which scholars with diverse perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn and collaborate productively and positively.

Program essay (250 words max):

MSM (on-campus): How will you utilize the on-campus resources provided by Gies/UIUC to maximize your program experience?


6. Optional essay
There is extra space for you to touch upon additional topics you would like to address in your application. Please note that submitting an optional essay itself does not give you advantages in the evaluation process.

1. Strongly recommended for applicants with a lower than 3.0 GPA (250 words max): Please address any concerns you may have in your application. If, for example, you do not believe that your academic credentials demonstrate your true capabilities, please explain why. Also, describe any gaps in your academic career and work experience or any extenuating circumstances in your profile of which the admissions committee should be made aware.

2. If there is something that you would like to highlight that you have yet to discuss in other areas of the application, please do so here (250 words max).

7. Video essay (required):
There is a video component in the application which will present 3 randomly assigned questions for you to briefly answer in 2 minutes, and allow you to speak directly to the admissions committee via a recorded response. If you run into technical issues, please contact grad@business.illinois.edu

8. Two reference letters
Choose two references from academic and/or professional sources.