The supply chain foundations certificate courses comprise the major foundational topics in any supply chain management curriculum, providing necessary background for further advanced study. The four courses have been specifically selected in order to teach students core concepts and targeted skills in supply chain management.
Designed for nondegree students including working professionals, our online graduate certificates allow students to enroll part-time and advance at their own pace. Following the same curriculum provided to students on campus, online certificate students participate in coursework both synchronously (scheduled delivery time) and asynchronously (no scheduled delivery time). As students progress through the certificate, they have the option to become graduate degree-seeking, applying their certificate coursework toward a formal MS supply chain degree.
Requirements
Admission Requirements
To be considered for the graduate certificate, applicants must possess an undergraduate degree. Leeds graduate students can apply through the Leeds online application.
Course Prerequisite
Students applying to the graduate certificate are required to complete a course prerequisite. The course prerequisite may be satisfied by one of the following:
- Successful completion of MSBC 5460 (or successful completion of similar coursework at another university)
- Successful completion of the non-credit Coursera course Supply Chain Management Strategy
- Relevant work experience.
Students seeking to meet the prerequisite with experience will need to demonstrate and document proficiency in the relevant topic area by submission of work history and work product. A qualifying test may also be required.
Additional Materials
In addition, applicants must provide:
- Statement of purpose (1–2 pages) explaining how the supply chain foundations graduate certificate will further their professional and/or personal interests
- Formal transcript from an accredited institution of higher education showing proof of completion of an undergraduate degree
- Current resume
- One letter of recommendation
Courses
Supply chain foundations certificate courses are listed below. All courses must be passed with a B grade or better to count towards the certificate.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MSBX 5450 | Transportation and Logistics | 3 |
| MSBX 5470 | Procurement and Contracting | 1.5-3 |
| MSBX 5435 | Planning and Production | 1.5-3 |
| MBAX 6450 | International Operations Management | 3 |