Online Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementWelcome to FIU, let's get started!
Congratulations and welcome to the Panther family! Follow the checklist to confirm your acceptance to FIU. We can't wait to have you here.
1. Submit PDS Fee
In order to reserve your space, you will need to submit a $200 (non-refundable) tuition deposit within 2 weeks of your admission letter.
2. Sign important program documents
Student Enrollment Terms and Conditions and the Photography Consent Form must be signed prior to orientation.
3. Apply for Financial Aid (U.S. students only)
- Complete the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov. FIU’s federal school code for the FAFSA is 009635.
- Create your Financial Student Aid (FSA) ID at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch.
Reuse your FSA ID every year.
IMPORTANT
Students who have been admitted and completed their FAFSA application will be offered Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans. Graduate students may borrow up to a maximum of $20,500 per academic year through the Federal Direct Loan program. The actual amount a student is eligible to borrow cannot exceed the program cost of attendance, minus any other assistance received.
For additional information regarding Financial Aid, please visit https://business.fiu.edu/graduate/logistics-and-supply-chain-management/financial-aid.cfm.
4. Finalize Your Admissions File
Your acceptance to FIU is based on the academic information that was available when the Admissions Office reviewed your application. You may have been admitted with courses in progress or unofficial test scores. Therefore, it is important that you submit official documents prior to the end of your first semester.
Residency documents: If you are seeking in-state tuition you must submit your proof of residency. Learn how to establish residency here: https://onestop.fiu.edu/student-records-myfiu/personal-records/declare-residency/.
5. Apply to a Program Scholarship
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must first meet these criteria:
| # of Scholarships | UG60 | Work experience (years) | Field of Work | Admission Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3.7 | 5 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Must be admitted |
In addition, students must submit an application, essay, and professional resume in order to be considered for the scholarship award. Scholarships are awarded after consideration by the scholarship committee. Not all scholarships may be awarded. Meeting the eligibility requirements does not automatically result in a student receiving the scholarship. Scholarships are also subject to availability.
- The scholarship award amount will be divided across 3 semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer).
- Merit scholarships will only be awarded at the start of each cohort/program. Applications submitted after the start of the cohort/program will not be considered.
*UG60: the GPA calculation of upper-division coursework earned during bachelor's degree. The UG60 is calculated by the FIU, College of Business Admissions Office upon receipt of bachelor transcripts and proof of degree.
*Students must remain in good academic standing within the program (3.0 GPA or higher) in order to continue to receive scholarship funds.
Application Deadline:
- Fall Admission - August 1 st
- Spring Admission - December 12 th
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must first meet these criteria:
| # of Scholarships | UG60 | Work experience (years) | Field of Work | Admission Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3.5 | 3 or passing GMAT/GRE score | All fields | Must be admitted |
| 3.0 | 10 | All fields | Must be admitted |
In addition, students must submit an application, essay, and professional resume in order to be considered for the scholarship award. Scholarships are awarded after consideration by the scholarship committee. Not all scholarships may be awarded. Meeting the eligibility requirements does not automatically result in a student receiving the scholarship. Scholarships are also subject to availability.
- The scholarship award amount will be divided across 3 semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer).
- Merit scholarships will only be awarded at the start of each cohort/program. Applications submitted after the start of the cohort/program will not be considered.
*UG60: the GPA calculation of upper-division coursework earned during bachelor's degree. The UG60 is calculated by the FIU, College of Business Admissions Office upon receipt of bachelor transcripts and proof of degree.
*Students must remain in good academic standing within the program (3.0 GPA or higher) in order to continue to receive scholarship funds.
Application Deadline:
- Fall Admission - August 1 st
- Spring Admission - December 12 th
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must first meet these criteria:
| # of Scholarships | UG60 | Work experience (years) | Field of Work | Program GPA | Admission Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 (Fall-6, Spring-6, Summer-3) | 3.0 | 3 or passing GMAT/GRE score | All fields | 3.0 | Must be admitted |
In addition, students must submit an application, essay, and professional resume in order to be considered for the scholarship award. Scholarships are awarded after consideration by the scholarship committee. Not all scholarships may be awarded. Meeting the eligibility requirements does not automatically result in a student receiving the scholarship. Scholarships are also subject to availability.
*UG60: the GPA calculation of upper-division coursework earned during bachelor's degree. The UG60 is calculated by the FIU, College of Business Admissions Office upon receipt of bachelor transcripts and proof of degree.
*Students must remain in good academic standing within the program (3.0 GPA or higher) in order to continue to receive scholarship funds. This minimum GPA is also an eligibility requirement for students applying for second and third semester scholarships.
Other Requirements:
- Have a completed and approved FAFSA application.
- UG60 and work experience will still be considered if applying for the scholarship in the second or third semester of the program.
- Limit of $3000 per student if applying for the scholarship in all 3 semesters in the program.
Application Deadline:
- Fall - August 1 st
- Spring - December 12 th
- Summer - April 10 th
Complete the Application Form here.
All scholarships are subject to change, are competitively merit-based and subject to availability.
6. Sign up for graduate off-campus housing
For housing options close to our MMC campus, please visit fiuoffcampushousing.com.
How to Register for Classes
Your program manager will handle all course registrations. Please confirm that you have no holds that may prevent registration. To check your holds, please visit my.fiu.edu.
If you are logging into FIU's system for the first time your password will be in the date of birth format DDMonYYYY. Example, if you were born April 20, 1998 your default password will be 20Apr1998.
Enrollment
Students in the OMSLSCM Program will be registered for courses by the departmental staff prior to the beginning of each term. This is a lockstep/cohort program, which means that your courses will be offered on a fixed schedule, and you will be taking these courses with the same group of students throughout the entire program. Your program manager will register you for classes and will send you an email when it is time to submit your tuition payment.
How to Pay for Classes
Domestic Students: Prior to the payment deadline you will need to accept your Financial Aid award at my.fiu. edu. Follow the “Financial Aid — accept/decline awards” link to ensure that your award is posted as “pending financial aid” for a tuition deferment.
Tuition may be paid online with a credit card or electronic check/electronic transfer of funds through the “Make a Payment” link found under the “Finances” section of your my.fiu.edu. You can also pay by cash or check at the Student Financials Office in the Student Academic Success Center (SASC), room 101 (MMC) or AC1 140 (BBC). Self-service payment kiosks are also located in SASC.
Wire transfer payments: FIU has partnered with Flywire to offer a streamlined and cost effective payment method to send international payments. Therefore, we ask you to send all bank transfer payments through Flywire.
Payment Breakdown
Fall
In-state: $11,200
Out-of-state: $12,000
Spring
In-state: $11,200
Out-of-state: $12,000
Summer
In-state: $5,600
Out-of-state: $6,000
Veteran and Military Affairs
If you intend to utilize Veterans' Benefits, or have any questions to direct to the FIU Office of Veteran and Military Affairs, we have included their contact information below for your convenience:
FIU Office of Veteran and Military Affairs
305-348-2838
veterans@fiu.edu
You may also visit the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs website for additional assistance.
Students with Previous Graduate Record at FIU
If you have ever taken any graduate courses previous to your enrollment in our program, you must notify us immediately, as this may affect your ability to graduate from the Online MS in Logistics and Supply Chain Management program. It is the responsibility of the applicant to inform the program about any previous graduate record at FIU.
On-Campus Services
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
parking.fiu.edu | 305-348-3615
All vehicles parked on campus at a non-metered space are required to have a valid virtual permit, which is linked to your vehicle license plate. Please remember, head in parking only. To obtain your virtual parking permit, visit parking.fiu.edu.
DINING
shop.fiu.edu/dining/ | 305-348-0088
Panther Dining offers a variety of foods and a great selection of meal plans to make dining convenient, tasty and fun. Meal plans save up to 40% + 0% sales tax, whether you live on campus or off campus. You can dine at The Fresh Food Company and 29 other restaurants and retail locations at MMC and BBC. You can buy your meal plan through financial aid at my.fiu.edu or with cash, credit/debit or six easy payments at the Panther Dining Office in GC 1215 (MMC) or at shop.fiu.edu/dining/.
BUSINESS CAREER MANAGEMENT
business.fiu.edu/careers | 305-348-7396
Career Services is dedicated to helping you make career dreams a reality. Through workshops, career assessments and partnerships with employers in South Florida and around the globe, the Business Career Management team is committed to helping you get an early start on your career path.
STUDENT CAMPUS HEALTH SERVICES
studenthealth.fiu.edu | 305-348-2401
The mission of FIU’s Student Health Services is to provide affordable and accessible student-focused medical care and promote healthy lifestyles through education, mentorship and research activities. Ambulatory health care centers are located at both the BBC and MMC to serve your health care needs in a convenient and student-friendly environment.
WELLNESS AND RECREATION CENTERS
go.fiu.edu/recreation | 305-348-2575
Panthers can work out their stress, challenge themselves and get into shape with recreation centers on both campuses. Each facility features state-of-the-art exercise equipment, group fitness classes, and individualized personal training. Each campus hosts intramural sports like dodgeball and soccer, offers Sport Clubs like Quidditch and Rugby, and BBC features watersports on the bay.
Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act
Under the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act, Florida International University will, upon request, make available to students the completion or graduation rates of certificate or full-time degree-seeking students for a one-year period. Also, available upon request, are university policies regarding procedures for reporting criminal actions or other emergencies; access to campus facilities; campus law enforcement; crime prevention programs; statistics concerning arrests and the occurrence on campus of certain criminal offenses; criminal activity of off-campus student organizations, and the use, possession, and sale of illegal drugs or alcohol. This information can be obtained from the Department of Public Safety or the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
