Overview

About the Packaging Value Chain program

The MS Packaging Value Chain program from California Polytechnic State University is the undisputed leader in experiential packaging education and technology, providing the global packaging value chain with premiere talent and applied research. Graduates will develop competencies in substantive packaging and related business insights directly applicable in the workplace, with the goal of providing working professionals opportunities to assume leadership roles and advance their careers.

The term packaging value chain refers to the network of interconnected businesses and their value creation processes, covering all stages of suppliers – from the point of origin of a packaging solution and all tiers of customers out to the point of consumption of the product and the ultimate end-of-life of the packaging. As the power of business customers grows with the increasing technology development, information ubiquity and globalization of markets, delivering customer value is becoming increasingly critical. From packaging being regarded merely as a logistical or materials issue, there has been a substantial shift in the value-creating logic of the packaging industry.

As a business function, packaging spans the entire range of a packaged goods company’s activities and brings the holistic agenda to the table. In doing so, it becomes the strategic enabler that helps other functions deliver benefits to the consumer. Strategically considered, packaging incorporates procurement, R&D, marketing, sales, sustainability and plays a role in defining margins and profitability.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Packaging Value Chain

Packaging Materials

Advanced Packaging Laws and Regulations

Packaging Value in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Packaging Design

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

53 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

San Luis Obispo, United States

Disciplines

Supply Chain Management & Logistics Business Intelligence View 228 other Masters in Business Intelligence in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of purpose: Summarize your career objectives, experience and reason for interest in this degree program

Resume: A resume including education, employment, extracurricular/community activities, publications, if any, and memberships

Letter of recommendation: Three (3) confidential letters from a professor or manager/supervisor

Test scores

Undergraduate transcript(s)

Tuition Fee

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International

14370 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14370 USD per year during 12 months.
National

14370 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14370 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

14370 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14370 USD per year during 12 months.

Funding

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