Operations & Supply Chain Management Certificate
Gain in-depth knowledge of the entire supply chain process—with an emphasis on information and supply flow—from raw materials to finished products.
Master the Complexities of Global Supply Chains
The NC State Operations & Supply Chain Management Certificate equips professionals with the skills and expertise needed to design and improve the systems that align sources of supply and service fulfillment with customer demand. This program emphasizes the critical flow of goods, information and services across interconnected firms.
This certificate program is best for: early- or mid-career professionals looking to advance in operations or supply chain management roles, or those in related fields seeking to deepen their expertise, or individuals aiming to transition into the high-demand field of supply chain management.
12 Credit Hours
Typically completed in less than 2 years. Must complete within 4 years.
Open Enrollment
Open to all non-degree-seeking students and NC State graduate students.
Online Delivery*
Available fully online. *Select in-person options available for Jenkins graduate students.
Stackable
Can be applied to Poole College’s master’s degree business programs.
What Makes this Program Unique?
- A Leader in Supply Chain: Connect with faculty and industry leaders through the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative (SCRC) for resources and the latest information on supply chain management topics.
- Practicum Experience: Engage in the Supply Chain Practicum, a research project examining a real-world supply chain management issue within an organization. Projects typically focus on procurement, logistics, materials management, operations or integrated supply chain issues.
- Interdisciplinary Learning: Pursue an interdisciplinary approach, combining insights from operations, engineering and business disciplines, providing a comprehensive view of supply chain management.
Curriculum
To earn the NC State Operations & Supply Chain Management Certificate, students must complete 12 credit hours* as outlined in the Plan Requirements below. Once admitted to the program, students must first complete the MBA 506, 507 and 540 prerequisites before enrolling in any certification course.
*One credit hour represents approximately one hour of direct faculty instruction (delivered in person or online) and at least two hours of additional student work per week.
IMPORTANT: The courses below provide an overview of the program’s breadth, but specific program requirements can change. As this publicly-available list is updated a limited number of times annually, current students should contact their academic advisor for the most up-to-date course information.
Plan Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | ||
ITAO 550 | Data-Driven Managerial Decisions 1 | |
ITAO 551 | Data-Driven Managerial Decisions 2 | |
| Required Courses | 2 | |
ITAO 540 | Principles of Operations and Supply Chain Management | |
| Elective Courses | 10 | |
| Select at least 7 hours of courses from the following: | ||
ITAO 541 | Supply Management | |
ITAO 544 | Operations Analysis | |
ITAO 545 | Decision Making under Uncertainty | |
ITAO 546 | Strategic Operations Management | |
ITAO 547 | Sustainable Operations Management | |
ITAO 548 | Analytical Supply Chain Management | |
ITAO 549 | Supply Chain Management Practicum | |
| Select no more than 3 hours of courses from the following: | ||
MIE 533 | Negotiation and Conflict Management | |
ITAO 552 | Predictive Analytics for Business and Big Data | |
ITAO 553 | Data Engineering, Management and Warehousing | |
MKT 552 | Marketing Analytics | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Student Resources
Students earning graduate certificates have access to many of the same resources as students in our degree programs, including:
- Wolfpack One Card: The Wolfpack One Card (student ID) provides access to student resources, including the university library. For more information, visit Wolfpack One Card Services.
- Campus Resources: Certificate-only students have access to resources such as the Writing Center, wellness programs and entrepreneurship support.
Meet the Program Director
MBA Faculty Director and Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management
919.515.6954 dpwarsin@ncsu.edu