Supply Chain Management (Graduate Certificate)
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
ASU is not currently accepting applications for this program.
Certificate description
The certificate program in supply chain management comprises courses with tightly integrated content and offers comprehensive coverage of core topics in the field.
This certificate is well-suited if you are a working professional who has graduated from general management undergraduate or graduate business programs, and wish to supplement your degree with focused, graduate-level courses in supply chain management. Whether you are new to supply chain management or an experienced professional looking to update your knowledge, the program gives you foundational knowledge in supply chain management complexities, a strong understanding of how companies leverage their supply chains to achieve competitive advantage, and a framework for current understanding and best practices through interaction with faculty engaged in broad-based research and consulting.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
15 credit hours including the required capstone course (SCM 532)
Required Core (12 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
SCM 502 Operations and Supply Chain Management (3)
SCM 520 Strategic Procurement (3)
SCM 521 Supply Management and Negotiation (3)
SCM 541 Logistics in the Supply Chain (3)
SCM 532 Supply Chain Cost and Design Issues (3)
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Explore expanded study opportunities
Students can complete two graduate certificate programs and combine them into a Master of Advanced Study degree, giving ultimate flexibility to build their own master's degree. Interested students can learn more about MAS requirements and the admission process.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Graduates have the essential academic preparation to pursue professional careers in purchasing and procurement, operations or logistics.
Career examples include:
- logistics manager
- purchasing analyst
- supply chain analyst
- supply chain manager
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
WPC Graduate Programs
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wpcareymasters@asu.edu
480-965-3332
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
