The certificate program provides the opportunity for professionals to gain knowledge and skills in the full spectrum of supply chain activities-supplier relationships, purchasing management, operations and inventory management, logistics and transportation, quality management, and information technology.

Typical job titles include purchasing/ supply manager, procurement manager, materials manager, contracts manager, purchasing agent, senior buyer, and buyer/planner.

Program Requirements

Students must complete 25 credits of the supply chain management certificate in residency. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 must be earned in the program to be eligible for the certificate.

Additional Notes This certificate program is directed toward graduates and working adults. Current students in accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing and those in other academic programs are encouraged to pursue a minor in supply chain management.

Required Courses

• SCM 310 - Supply Chain Management Credits: (5)
• SCM 425 - Procurement and Supply Management Credits: (5)
• SCM 450 - Logistics and Transportation Credits: (5)

Select one from:

• SCM 420 - Lean/Six Sigma Processes Credits: (5)
• SCM 435 - Supply Chain Operations Credits: (5)

Select a minimum of 5 credits from the following:

• ACCT 305 - Cost Accounting Credits: (5)
• MGT 484 - International Management (Put on reserve 9/16/18) Credits: (5)
• SCM 310A - Enterprise Sales and Distribution Systems Lab Credits: (1)
• SCM 420 - Lean/Six Sigma Processes Credits: (5)
• SCM 425A - Enterprise Purchasing and Materials Management Systems Lab Credits: (1)
• SCM 435A - Enterprise Production Planning and Execution Systems Lab Credits: (1)
• SCM 475 - Global Trade and Supply Chain Management Credits: (5)
• SCM 480 - Supply Chain Strategy Credits: (5)
• SCM 490 - Supply Chain Management Internship Credits: (1-12)
• SCM 492 - Lean Six Sigma Practicum Credits: (5)
• SCM 493 - Supply Chain Boot Camp Credits: (1-6)

Total Credits: 25

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