Education at MIT CTL
We build supply chain leaders through:
- World-class faculty and researchers who are defining the future of supply chain and logistics
- Hands-on, data-driven learning rooted in real industry challenges
- Programs for every career stage, from open-enrollment online credentials to graduate degrees to executive and workplace learning
- A global network of learners and researchers across the MIT SCALE Network
- Deep industry integration that turns learning into real-world impact
MIT CTL develops the world’s supply chain leaders — people prepared not only to understand today’s challenges but to shape what comes next. With a combination of research excellence, industry partnerships, and hands-on learning unmatched in the field, our programs attract learners from every continent, industry, and career stage who are driven to turn complex supply chain problems into meaningful, measurable progress.
A learning experience built around real supply chains
Every MIT CTL offering — on campus, online, or hybrid — is taught by experts who are actively advancing the field. Learners develop systems thinking, data fluency, and decision-making under uncertainty through a hands-on model that defines CTL: rigorous analytics paired with real projects, simulations, and case studies drawn from our industry partners. Students work in diverse global teams, learn to communicate insights to senior leaders, and build the resilience and adaptability modern supply chains demand.
Programs for every stage of your career
MIT CTL offers a connected portfolio of programs that meet learners where they are:
- Master’s degrees in supply chain management that prepare rising leaders to design, optimize, and manage global supply chains.
- Online and hybrid credentials, including the MITx MicroMasters® program and graduate certificates, that allow professionals to deepen expertise while working full time.
- Global SCALE Network programs that extend MIT CTL education to partner centers on four continents, creating a truly international classroom.
- Executive and custom programs that equip leaders and corporate teams with the latest thinking on strategy, analytics, risk, sustainability, and digital transformation.
The MIT CTL advantage
What sets MIT CTL apart is the integration of education, research, and industry engagement. Learners work directly with faculty who shape the discipline and with companies who drive it — gaining practical, research-backed experience from day one. Graduates leave not only with credentials, but with portfolios of real impact and membership in a global community redefining how the world moves goods, services, and ideas.
