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
Typical completion time is 18 mos. Must complete within 4 years.
Open Enrollment
Open to non-degree seeking students, Jenkins students and NC State graduate students.
Online Delivery
100% online with an option for in-person courses.
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.
“I found that I really liked working to solve problems where you could see the improvements being implemented on a daily basis.”
Don Warsing, PhD
Faculty Director, Operations & Supply Chain Management Certificate
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.
Plan Requirements
Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
---|---|---|---|
Prerequisites | |||
MBA 506 | Data-Driven Managerial Decisions 1 | ||
MBA 507 | Data-Driven Managerial Decisions 2 | ||
Required Courses | 2 | ||
MBA 540 | Principles of Operations and Supply Chain Management | ||
Elective Courses | 10 | ||
Select 10 hours of courses from the following: | |||
MBA 541 | Supply Management | ||
MBA 542 | Supply Chain Logistics | ||
MBA 544 | Operations Analysis | ||
MBA 545 | Decision Making under Uncertainty | ||
MBA 546 | Strategic Operations Management | ||
MBA 548 | Analytical Supply Chain Management | ||
MBA 549 | Supply Chain Management Practicum | ||
MBA 590 | Special Topics In Business Management (Healthcare Supply Chain Analytics) | ||
MBA 590 | Special Topics In Business Management (Operations Models & Applications) | ||
MBA 590 | Special Topics In Business Management (Strategic Supply Chain Management) | ||
MBA 590 | Special Topics In Business Management (Managing Operations) | ||
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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree: A four-year degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent)
- GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 3.0 in relevant undergraduate or graduate courses (exceptions available for graduate-level work)
- Work Experience: Two years of full-time, post-baccalaureate professional experience
- English Proficiency (International Applicants): TOEFL or IELTS required unless eligible for a waiver
- Grade Requirement: A grade of B- or better (3.0 GPA) must be maintained for certificate courses
- Program Rules: No transfer credits or course substitutions. All coursework must be completed within four years.
- Open enrollment: Open to non-degree-seeking professionals and current NC State graduate students.