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.
Applications are open!
Apply by October 31 to start in January. Apply by May 15 to start in August.
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.”
To earn the NC State Operations & Supply Chain Management Certificate, students must complete 12 credit hours as outlined in the Plan Requirementsbelow. Once admitted to the program, students must first complete the MBA 506, 507 and 540 prerequisites before enrolling in any certification course.
Plan Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
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 at least 7 hours of courses from the following:
MBA 541
Supply Management
MBA 544
Operations Analysis
MBA 545
Decision Making under Uncertainty
MBA 546
Strategic Operations Management
MBA 547
Sustainable Operations Management
MBA 548
Analytical Supply Chain Management
MBA 549
Supply Chain Management Practicum
MBA 590
Special Topics In Business Management (Revenue Management & Price Optimization)
Select no more than 3 hours of courses from the following:
MBA 533
Negotiation and Conflict Management
MBA 551
Predictive Analytics for Business and Big Data
MBA 552
Data Engineering, Management and Warehousing
MBA 565
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.
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.
