Supply chain DBA admissions

Enhance your expertise and drive transformative changes in supply chain management with a program designed for your success. The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in supply chain management at ASU seeks candidates who show strong interest in growing their individual supply chain, management, and leadership skill sets, as well as understanding the impact they may have on organizations and larger communities.

Graduates emerging from this program will be uniquely prepared to transform corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations’ supply chain structure and operational performance, as well as influence the future of supply chain’s critical roles in domestic and global trade.

The goal of our program is to shape thought leaders in the field of supply chain management to leverage their influence in the field to benefit society. Review our plan of study and program overview for more details.

Admission requirements

Students must have a master’s degree and significant work experience to be considered. To apply, students are required to solicit three letters of recommendation and prepare a professional curriculum vitae and a personal statement.

Deadlines for applications to the DBA in supply chain management program:

• The deadline for completing the online application process is July 1.
• All supporting documents must be submitted by the July 1 deadline.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, starting in September.

DBA in supply chain management program applicants must submit the following to the ASU Graduate College:

• Graduate Education online application
• Personal statement uploaded through the ASU Graduate College application
• Resume uploaded through the ASU Graduate College application
• Transcripts must be sent to the ASU Graduate College from all previous institutions attended
• Application fee
• English Language Proficiency Requirement (TOEFL, IELTS or PTE) (international applicants only)
• Financial Guarantee Form (international applicants only)
• TSE or iBT (international applicants only)
• Three letters of recommendation

Evaluation criteria

After admissions are closed, the DBA Committee reviews applications and makes admission recommendations. The evaluation for admission is on a competitive basis. Admission is recommended for applicants who present evidence of superior SCM experiences, high leadership and intellectual capacity, and the ability and discipline to conduct original inquiry. Competitive candidates will have strong work experience, a master’s degree in an SCM-related field and enthusiastic recommendations.

The ASU Graduate College will notify all applicants of the admissions decision.