Master Certificate in Global Supply Chain Management

Gain end-to-end supply chain knowledge with deep functional focus, 100% online

Next Start Date: June 1, 2024

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Overview

In today’s complex global economy, the financial advantages of extending areas of the supply chain into new markets generally outweigh the risks. Supply chain globalization has transformed how and where value is created – globalization is now embedded directly into an organization’s value proposition. The demand for supply chain professionals with capabilities of looking beyond borders and their functional roles increases as the rapid rate of globalization continues.

Michigan State University – ranked #1 in Supply Chain/Logistics programs by U.S. News & World Report 2018-2022 – has led the nation and the world in supply chain education for more than 50 years. MSU’s International Business Center has provided high-impact global supply chain business solutions to several Fortune 500 companies. Now you can earn your Master Certificate in Global Supply Chain Management 100% online to gain the tools and techniques to integrate and coordinate the full range of global supply chain functions – so you and your company can achieve a competitive advantage in markets around the world.

Taught by many of MSU’s expert faculty, this online certificate program consists of three required eight-week courses: Supply Chain Management I, Supply Chain Management II and Global Supply Chain Management (earning 10.5 total Continuing Education Units or CEUs).

Required Courses

3 Course Program

Supply Chain Management I Course $2,480

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Supply Chain Management II Course $2,480

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Global Supply Chain Management Course $2,480

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Total $6,845 $7,440

24 Week Program Save up to $595 on 3 course package

* Tuition is determined by the University and does not include books or other fees that may apply. These rates are subject to change at any time during the program or enrollment process.

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.

What You'll Learn

Take each course in succession to build your global supply chain knowledge and develop the skills to:

  • Integrate procurement, operations and logistics management across the global supply chain
  • Implement the best supply chain design for sustained long-term operations
  • Identify the dynamics and impact of purchasing, procurement and sourcing on the whole supply chain
  • Develop performance measurement, benchmarking and assessment analysis
  • Foster inter-organizational relationships throughout the global supply chain

Who Should Register

Operational supply chain personnel, supply chain managers, and mid-to-top-level executives in multinational corporations and companies who aspire to gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace.