Operations & Supply Chain Graduate Certificate
Gain in-depth knowledge of supply chain management and operations, from sourcing and information flow to finished products and customer delivery.
Build Expertise in Global Supply Chain Management
The NC State Operations & Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate equips professionals with the skills needed to design, manage and improve systems that align supply sources and service fulfillment with customer demand. The program emphasizes the flow of goods, information and services across complex supply chain networks.
This graduate certificate is designed for: early- and mid-career professionals seeking to advance in operations and supply chain management roles, professionals in related fields looking to deepen their expertise, and individuals interested in transitioning into the growing 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.
- Applied Supply Chain Experience: Participate in the Supply Chain Practicum, a research project focused on real-world supply chain challenges. Projects often address procurement, logistics, materials management, operations and integrated supply chain strategy.
- 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 Graduate Certificate, students must complete 12 credit hours* as outlined in the Plan Requirements below. Once admitted, students complete the ITAO 550, 551 and 540 prerequisites before enrolling in additional supply chain management coursework.
*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
Interim Associate Dean for Academic Programs, MBA Faculty Director and Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management
919.515.6954 [email protected]