Program Overview

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Supply Chain Management (Graduate Certificate)

The certificate program in supply chain management is composed of courses with content that is tightly integrated and offers a comprehensive coverage of core topics in supply chain management.

Program Description

The intended audiences for this certificate include working professionals who have graduated from general management undergraduate or graduate business programs and wish to supplement their degrees with focused, graduate-level courses in supply chain management. Students are either relatively new to supply chain management and desire a foundational knowledge of supply chain management complexities as well as a strong understanding of how companies leverage their supply chains to achieve competitive advantage, or experienced supply chain management professionals who wish to update their knowledge regarding current thinking and best practices through interaction with faculty engaged in broad-based research and consulting.

At a Glance

• College/school: W. P. Carey School of Business
• Location: Online
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Degree Requirements

15 credit hours including the required capstone course (SCM 532)

• Required Core (12 credit hours)
  • SCM 502 Operations and Supply Chain Management (3)
  • SCM 520 Strategic Procurement (3)
  • SCM 521 Supply Management and Negotiation (3)
  • SCM 541 Logistics in the Supply Chain (3)
• Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
  • SCM 532 Supply Chain Cost and Design Issues (3)

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business.
• Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
• All applicants must submit:
  • graduate admission application and application fee
  • official transcripts
  • evidence of a minimum of two years of full-time work experience
  • proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

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Career Opportunities

The certificate program in supply chain management includes the essential academic preparation for students who are interested in pursuing professional careers in purchasing and procurement, operations or logistics.

• Career examples include:
  • logistics manager
  • purchasing analyst
  • supply chain analyst
  • supply chain manager

Program Details

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management, including operations, procurement, logistics, and supply chain design. The program is offered online and is eligible for STEM-OPT extension. The program requires 15 credit hours, including a capstone course, and has a minimum GPA requirement of 3.00. Applicants must have a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution and must submit official transcripts, evidence of work experience, and proof of English proficiency. The program prepares students for careers in logistics, procurement, and supply chain management.