Supply Chain Management Certificate (SCM)

18 Credit Career Certificate

This new certificate provides students with specific instruction in Supply Chain Management. Each course is designed around a body of knowledge in supply chain concepts and strategies, demand management, inter-firm product design, materials and supply management, logistics, relationship management, value analysis, and quality management. Successful completion of this program will help students prepare for the foundational-level certification offered by the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC).

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Order and control inventory.
  2. Analyze logistics and operations in Supply Chain Management.
  3. Perform warehousing activities effectively.
  4. Utilize transportation methods and strategies for distributing materials.
  5. Coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders inside and outside the organization regarding Supply Chain Management.
  6. Launch improvement programs in Supply Chain Management.
  7. Forecast material requirements for purchasing.

The Supply Chain Management Certificate Program has the following program outcomes:

  1. Learn and understand the strategic importance of good supply chain design planning and operation and how they can confer competitive advantage when properly applied.
  2. Identify and properly evaluate the various key drivers which effect supply chain performance; facilities inventory, transportation, information, sourcing, and pricing.
  3. Understand and use the analytical methodologies which are used for supply chain analysis in a managerial context.
  4. Prepare participants to have a commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement.
  5. Prepare participants to communicate and function effectively in teams.

First Semester

BUS 111Principles of Business

3

SCM 101Principles of Supply Chain Mgm

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Second Semester

SCM 104Warehouse & Distribution

3

SCM 203Inventory Control

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Third Semester

SCM 107Transportation & Traffic Mgmt

3

SCM 204Global Logistics

3

Total Credit Hours:6