Certificate in Supply Chain Management online
In this online certificate program, prepare to manage supplies, finances and information as parts and products make their way through the supply chain – from providers and manufacturers to retailers and consumers.
Program Overview
Learn what our online supply chain management certificate offers you
The Certificate in Supply Chain Management online program from Henderson State University provides industry-focused case studies and hands-on SCM Globe simulation opportunities that prepare you to develop solutions to acquire, produce and deliver goods and services domestically and worldwide. Coursework also provides a strong business foundation.
Supply chain professionals are in demand and valued for their ability to obtain and summarize large amounts of data swiftly. This certificate program helps you gain the confidence and expertise to thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding field by teaching you to navigate logistical software and develop the ability to evaluate and optimize a supply chain network.
This certificate may be used as pathway to earn your MBA. By completing this and the Project Management Certificate, you will receive an MBA in Engineering Management.
In the online Supply Chain Management Certificate program, you will enhance your skills in:
- Logistical Software: Use simulation tool SCM Globe to apply theories and concepts in various real-world environments
- Decision Making: Gain confidence to make decisions using analytics, optimization, troubleshooting and data
- Ethical Reasoning: Learn to apply ethical reasoning in leadership and managerial roles
- Optimization Technology: Create mathematical models within Excel to optimize a supply chain network
- Critical Evaluation: Evaluate the performance of a supply chain using appropriate metrics
- Logistical Software: Use simulation tool SCM Globe to apply theories and concepts in various real-world environments
- Decision Making: Gain confidence to make decisions using analytics, optimization, troubleshooting and data
- Ethical Reasoning: Learn to apply ethical reasoning in leadership and managerial roles
- Optimization Technology: Create mathematical models within Excel to optimize a supply chain network
- Critical Evaluation: Evaluate the performance of a supply chain using appropriate metrics
Supply chain management career opportunities:
- Purchasing Agent or Manager
- Operations Manager
- Logistics Analyst
- Supply Chain Manager
- Logistician
- Logistics Manager
- Production, Planning and Expediting Clerk
- Purchasing Agent or Manager
- Operations Manager
- Logistics Analyst
- Supply Chain Manager
- Logistician
- Logistics Manager
- Production, Planning and Expediting Clerk
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The School of Business at Henderson State University is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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Tuition
Find out how and when to pay your tuition
The Certificate in Supply Chain Management online program tuition is the same affordable, pay-by-the-course rate for all U.S. residents. Fees are included in the total tuition. Financial aid may be available for eligible students.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Management Cert | $378 | $1,134 | $6,804 |
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
To be eligible for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at fafsa.gov. Henderson State’s institutional code is 001098.
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Calendar
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Our Certificate in Supply Chain Management online program offers a convenient schedule with 7-week courses and multiple start dates. View the full calendar for all upcoming starts and corresponding deadlines.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/14/24 | 12/1/24 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 1 | 1/14/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/14/25 | 3/2/25 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 2 | 3/2/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/11/25 | 4/27/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer 1 | 5/5/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/6/25 | 6/15/25 | 6 weeks |
| Summer 2 | 6/23/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/24/25 | 8/3/25 | 6 weeks |
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Admissions
How to apply for this online certificate program
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to the Henderson State online Certificate in Supply Chain Management below.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- GMAT waiver available
GMAT is waived for all students with a 2.7 GPA or better.
- Resume required for the MBA program
- GPA requirements for unconditional admission:
- 2.7 cumulative undergraduate GPA or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework from a Regionally Accredited Institution (Non-Accredited Institution Transcripts can be submitted for further review before a final admission decision is made)
- GPA requirements for conditional admission:
- 2.5-2.69 cumulative undergraduate GPA
- If a student is Conditionally Admitted – A GMAT or GRE score must be submitted to the Office of the Graduate School before completing 12 graduate hours. The minimum acceptable GMAT score is 400.
Courses
Read about our online Supply Chain Management classes
In order to earn the Certificate in Supply Chain Management online, you will complete six courses for a total of 18 credit hours.
Learning Outcomes
- Define critical business terms in a variety of functional areas
- Apply a model of critical thinking to a variety of business problems
- Explain the use of a variety of business tools for business problem-solving
- Recommend a problem-solving approach for business problems
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the impact components of a supply chain have on the financials of a business
- Analyze the performance of a supply chain
- Develop mathematical models to optimize a supply chain network
Learning Outcomes
- Manage and improve the supply chain process and performance
- Examine the primary tradeoffs in making supply chain decisions
- Understand the process of production planning, inventory control, and order fulfillment
- Utilize key tools for effective and efficient supply chain management
- Investigate the global supply chain design, logistics and outsourcing
Learning Outcomes
- Utilize the marketing strategy framework by employing the strategic marketing management process
- Articulate the importance of creating customer value through customer centricity and the significance of consumer behavior in the buying process
- Evaluate the market through segmentation, targeting, and positioning strategies
- Assess brand, promotion, pricing, and distribution strategies
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyze the role of accounting in business
- Utilize accounting data to make data-backed decisions
- Effectively describe, interpret, and draw conclusions related to accounting issues in both written and oral formats
Learning Outcomes
- Employ current strategic management frameworks for a variety of strategic problems
- Assess strategic opportunities on a company-wide basis
- Adapt an organization's strategic position to the current business environment
- Develop a plan to execute strategic goals in the organization
- Analyze various uses of technology to create, monitor, and control a strategic plan
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