Program Details & Application Information
The GCLOG program is open to professionals worldwide, with a particular focus on emerging market economies — including Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, India, and China — as well as professionals seeking to develop business in these regions.
We aim to develop change agents who challenge the status quo and apply practical, research-driven solutions to transportation, logistics, and supply chain challenges in their regions.
Program Format
GCLOG is delivered in a hybrid format that combines:
- Interactive online coursework (synchronous and asynchronous)
- Two three-week residential seminars at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts
- A mentored capstone project advised by MIT researchers and industry subject-matter experts
This structure ensures academic rigor, practical application, and flexibility for working professionals.
Application Information
Final Application Deadline: April 5, 2026
Eligibility
• Have a minimum of three years of professional experience
• Hold an undergraduate degree
• Demonstrate proficiency in English
Preferred backgrounds include:
• Supply chain management
• Logistics
• Transportation
• Industrial engineering
• Business administration
• Operations or production management
• Information systems or related fields
Students currently enrolled in master’s programs (MSc, MBA, MEng, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply. Doctoral candidates and specialized graduate students may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Exceptions may be reviewed individually.
Tuition & Funding
Tuition for the GCLOG class of 2027: US$10,000
Preferential Tuition* Available For:
- Students enrolled in top-ranked universities (QS Latin American, African, Asian rankings, or comparable regional rankings)
- Universities affiliated with the SCALE Network in Latin America and the Caribbean
- Industry partners
- SCM MicroMasters® credential holders**
Need-based financial aid and scholarships are available for qualified candidates.
*Preferential Tuition: US$8500
**Graduates of the MITx MicroMasters® Program in Supply Chain Management who completed the program within the last three years may:
• Receive a waiver for asynchronous sessions in the first module
• Qualify for a tuition discount
Key Information
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit an online application including:
Resume or CV
Official academic transcripts
Two letters of recommendation (preferably one academic and one professional, signed and on letterhead)
Statement of Objectives / Essay
Five-minute video statement
Visa Requirements
Although the program spans several months, only six weeks take place in the United States.
Participants who are not U.S. citizens or from a visa waiver country must secure the appropriate visa through the U.S. Consulate in their home country to attend the July and January residential seminars.
Outcomes
Graduates of the GCLOG program emerge with advanced expertise in logistics, supply chain optimization, analytics, and AI applications, equipped to apply industry-relevant frameworks to complex real-world challenges. Along the way, they build a powerful global professional network, earn a prestigious MIT SCALE Network graduate credential, and join the broader MIT alumni community — signaling both technical excellence and leadership potential in the evolving field of supply chain management.
