Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management and Operations

Michigan State’s Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management and Operations enables you to become proficient in supply chain management and operations by using the knowledge of leading global research faculty, case studies, real-world strategies and examples, as well as networking opportunities with other professionals. This wealth of information and expertise will help you excel in your current position, or step up to a new one in any operations capacity in the supply chain. You’ll gain the ability to identify key elements of Manufacturing Planning and Control (MPC) systems, while developing proactive leadership skills that will ensure your continuous improvement.

MSU’s proven video-based lectures help you to master Supply Chain Management and Operations from the convenience of your home, laptop – even your mobile device!

In today’s complex global business world, an organization’s overall success boils down to the efficiency and effectiveness of its supply chain. Competitive strength relies both on a firm’s products and the processes that provide products to customers. Effective supply chain management (SCM) enhances productivity and performance with the strategic combination of people, systems and technology to successfully compete in the global marketplace. Each online certificate program provides you with tools and techniques from experienced supply chain faculty and explores global trends and contemporary issues affecting, and affected by, supply chain management.

Required Courses:

• Supply Chain Management I
• Supply Chain Management II
• Manufacturing Planning and Control

This professional development series gives you the skills and knowledge to:

• Obtain value through effective supply chain management
• Combine innovation and the supply chain to provide products to consumers
• Estimate cycle safety inventories and effectively manage inventories
• Formulate network models and obtain solutions
• Identify the requirements, capabilities and considerations for using IS applications in planning and operations

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