Introduction to Supply Chain Management Certificate (Plan 22BP)

This introductory certificate will provide students with the knowledge and skills to explore employment within the supply chain area. Supply Chain Management focuses on the flow of materials end-to-end beginning with procurement and ending with delivery to the customer. The coursework is designed for careers focused on procurement, inventory management, warehousing, distribution, logistics and transportation. This certificate will provide a better understanding of how each of the areas affects the other and how to best achieve efficiency and profitability for the organization. Courses for this certificate are offered online, hybrid or in the classroom. Since this is primarily an exploratory credential, students who are interested in entering this field are strongly advised to enroll for specialized courses in the SCM area to deepen their understanding of the field.