Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management

Equip Yourself with A Valuable, In-Demand Skillset

If you work in or want to work in supply chain, logistics, healthcare, distribution, manufacturing, transportation, or warehouse management, our Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management can be used in all of these industries and more.

The program is intended for professionals who want to gain relevant, state-of-the-art knowledge and skills within the value chain so as to enhance organizational performance. Professionals with a bachelor’s in any undergraduate academic discipline may apply.

Coincide your preparation for APICS’ CPIM or CSCP examinations with your graduate coursework and receive three hours of elective credit upon your successful completion of the examinations.

Required Curriculum

3 credit hours each

• SCM-650: Principles of Supply Chain Management
• SCM-651: Analytics for Logistics and Distribution Management
• SCM-652: Strategic Cost, Procurement, and Supply Chain Finance

Elective Curriculum

You may choose 3 credit hours from the following or other approved courses:

• ISM-645: Principles of Predictive Analytics
• ISM-646: Visualizing Data to Design Strategy
• ISM-647: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications for Business
• ISM-665: Principles of Cyber Security
• ISM-666: Blockchains and Cryptography
• ISM-667: Global Cyber Threat Analysis
• ISM-670: IT Disruptive Innovation Management
• ISM-671: Organizing Data for Analytics
• ISM-672: App Design and Programming
• ISM-673: Designing Secure Computer and IoT Networks for Business
• ISM-677: Information Systems Management
• ISM-678: Project Management for Dynamic Environments

Admissions

The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management program welcomes a variety of applicants, whether they come to us with years of professional experience or have just recently earned an undergraduate degree — business or otherwise.

Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution
• One official transcript from all previous academic institutions
• Statement of purpose
• Three letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Online application and $65 fee
• TOEFL/IELTS for non-native English speakers

Estimated Program Costs

These estimated program costs include tuition and fees based on the 2023-2024 Graduate Tuition and Fee Schedule and do not include the cost of textbooks or student health insurance. Visit csh.uncg.edu for more detailed information. Tuition and fees vary depending on the program track pursued and the number of credit hours taken each semester.

The Outside-of-NC rate applies to students located outside of the state taking online classes. The Out-of-State rate applies to students taking classes while located within the state, but are not residents of NC (determined by the Residency Determination Service).

Student Outcomes

This certificate will prepare students with valuable knowledge and skills that have immediate application in supply chain, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, transportation, and warehouse management.

Career opportunities include:

• Application Support Analyst
• Operations Solutions Analyst
• Inventory and Supply Planning Analyst

Military-Affiliated Students

UNCG has been named both Best for Vets and a Military Friendly School. We’re a Yellow Ribbon Program participant, and are proud to offer a variety of benefits for veterans, active-duty military, and military-affiliated students, such as:

• Online application fee waiver for active-duty service members
• In-state tuition for out-of-state students (in accordance with the Veterans Choice Act)
• Credit for relevant military service/training
• Tutoring assistance

For more information on UNCG Military-Affiliated services and benefits, visit military.uncg.edu.