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MITx MicroMasters® Program in Supply Chain Management

Gain the technical and conceptual foundation needed to solve complex global supply chain challenges with confidence through the MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management.

Program Information

6 Courses to complete program
Course Format: Instructor-Paced
Estimated: 1 year 6 months, 6-13 hours per week
Certificate: Program certificate on completion

Certificate Track

Earn a verified certificate of completion
$1,524.60full program
Save $169.40 compared to purchasing 6 courses separately
Access to this program & materials
Graded assignments & exams
MIT certificate on completion

About this Program

This graduate-level program from MIT combines rigorous academic content with practical applications used by leading companies around the world. You will learn how to use data, models, and technology to make better decisions across forecasting, inventory management, transportation, network design, and supply chain systems.This graduate-level program from MIT combines rigorous academic content with practical applications used by leading companies around the world. You will learn how to use data, models, and technology to make better decisions across forecasting, inventory management, transportation, network design, and supply chain systems.

Whether you are looking to advance your career, transition into supply chain management (SCM), or deepen your technical expertise, the program provides a flexible pathway to build in-demand skills at your own pace.

Learners can enroll and begin learning for free, or pursue the verified track to earn the MicroMasters credential. The credential demonstrates mastery of advanced supply chain concepts and may also provide a pathway into select graduate programs, including MIT’s top-ranked master’s degree in supply chain management.

To start planning your learning journey, view our program schedule for current and upcoming course dates.

Please be advised that certain courses in the program may require online proctoring for assessments. Specific details will be provided at the start of the given course.

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What you'll learn

  • Apply probability, statistics, and optimization techniques to real supply chain problems
  • Make data-driven trade-offs across forecasting, inventory, and transportation
  • Design and evaluate supply chain networks, as well as financial and information flows
  • Understand how supply chains behave as interconnected, dynamic systems
  • Explore the role of technology, data systems, and software in modern supply chains
  • Develop an end-to-end understanding of supply chain management from strategy to execution

Courses

To complete this program, you must take 6 required courses.

Required Courses

How you'll learn

  • Real-World Learning

    Learn from MIT faculty and experts who ground their teaching in real-world cases rather than mathematical models, making the material approachable for all.

  • Practical Application

    Apply your new knowledge with hands-on, practical exercises drawn from healthcare, sports, finance, sustainability, and more.

  • Learn From Others

    Connect with an international community of professionals working on real-world projects.

  • Learn On Demand

    Access all course content online with complete flexibility to study at your own pace.

  • Stackable Credentials

    Earn an MIT Open Learning certificate at each milestone—module, course, and program—demonstrating your AI expertise. Available in paid courses only.

Meet your instructors

Eva Ponce

Director, MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management

Dr. Ponce holds the pivotal role of Director of Online Education at MIT, Center for Transportation & Logistics. She leads the MITx MicroMasters® Program in Supply Chain Management. In this capacity, she leads a dedicated team and manages the delivery of the five massive MITx courses in Supply Chain Management, as well as the Comprehensive Final Exam that constitute the MicroMasters curriculum. These courses have globally reached tens of thousands of students across open enrollment from over 190 countries, demonstrating her experience in leading a significant global educational program.

Dr. Eva Ponce also serves as the Director of the MIT Omnichannel Supply Chain Lab within the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, where she conducts her work as a Research Scientist. Her research primarily explores the transformation of supply chains in the omnichannel era, emphasizing actionable insights for retailers and manufacturers navigating the complexities of e-commerce growth and mobile technologies. She guides companies in redesigning their e-commerce fulfillment strategies and adapting to the impact of technological advancements and automation. Additionally, Dr. Ponce spearheads research initiatives focused on sustainable practices, specifically in Circular Supply Chains, Reverse Logistics, and Closed-Loop Supply Chains.

Currently, Dr. Ponce is leading an innovative research line in Omnichannel Education at MIT, which is transforming supply chain management education around the world. Dr. Ponce and her team received in 2018 the Irwin Sizer Award for the Most Significant Improvement to MIT Education. Dr. Ponce has over twenty years of experience in teaching and research in supply chain management and quantitative models for industrial engineering. She teaches courses in eCommerce and Omnnichannel Fulfillment, Sustainable Supply Chains, Digital Supply Chains, and Supply Chain Management at the Master's, Ph.D., and Executive Education levels. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of the Management Program at Harvard Extension School. In 2008, she received her tenure as an Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management and Logistics at the School of Industrial Engineering of the Technical University of Madrid (UPM).

Dr. Ponce received her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Carlos III University of Madrid in 2002. Her dissertation received two awards with special distinction. In 2000, she was granted a pre-doctoral research stay in the Hass School of Business, University of California, and in 2011, she was a visiting professor at MIT CTL. She joined MIT CTL in 2016. She has an active publication record, including journal papers, conference proceedings, and refereed abstracts.