Program Overview

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Global Supply Chain Management is designed to teach students the foundational aspects of supply chain management, ethics, risk management, innovation, and sustainability. This program prepares students for higher levels of management and directorship in the field of global supply chain management.

Program Details

• Program Type: Graduate Certificate
• Field of Study: Global Supply Chain Management
• Credits: 9-10
• Tuition: $660-998/credit (depending on the course)
• Certificate Awarded: Graduate Certificate in Global Supply Chain Management
• Time Frame: 1 year

Career Information

Employment opportunities within the field of global supply chain management are predicted to increase by 18% in the next 10 years. Professionals with a degree or certificate in this field can expect a median salary of $77,520 as of 2022. Potential job titles include:

• Operations Manager
• Logistics Analyst
• Purchasing Agent
• Supply Chain Manager
• Logistician
• Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk
• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager

Curriculum

To earn the graduate certificate, students must complete all four required courses:

• BUS 601: Quantitative Business Analysis (2 credits)
• BUS 650: Supply Chain Management (2 credits)
• MGT 675: Purchasing and Supply Management (1 credit)
• MGT 676: Service and Production Operations (1 credit)
• MGT 677: Logistics and Distribution (1 credit) Students must also choose one elective course:
• BUS 627: Essentials of Negotiations (2 credits)
• GES 520: Issues in Global Environmental Sustainability (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

Graduate certificate applicants must meet the following criteria:

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year institution in any field
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from the most recent degree completed
• International applicants: minimum TOEFL or IELTS scores Applicants who do not meet the minimum criteria may still be considered if they have strengths in other areas.

Application Process

To apply, students must:

1. Review the admission requirements
2. Complete the online graduate application and pay the nonrefundable application processing fee
3. Request one official transcript from the institution where they earned their bachelor's degree
4. Check their application status to ensure all required materials have been received

Tuition Benefits

The Colorado State University College of Business offers special tuition benefits for:

• Colorado residents (5% tuition benefit)
• Active military, honorably discharged veterans, military spouses, and military dependents (15% tuition benefit)
• Corporate partners (10% off the cost of tuition)
• Alumni of CSU Fort Collins (15% tuition benefit)