Global Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate

Global Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate

Specialized Knowledge to Grow Your Career

In our increasingly interconnected world economy, the companies that succeed are the ones that can keep delivering the goods. There is a high demand for professionals who understand every part of the global supply chain and can effectively solve problems that may arise in it. With Clarkson University's Global Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate, you can become the problem-solver for your organization.

Gain the strategic tools to achieve customer satisfaction at an optimal cost. Understand the basic principles of sourcing, manufacturing, logistics and distribution. Develop the skills to become a more efficient, nimble and innovative professional.

Why Study Global Supply Chain Management at Clarkson?

Clarkson University has long been a leader in global supply chain education. Our programs have ranked in the top 25 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for more than two decades. You will learn from the same world-class faculty that teach our graduate programs, and you will have access to the same resources as any Clarkson student.

This certificate consists of four courses and is flexible to accommodate the schedules of working individuals. You can take classes online or at our main campus in Potsdam, NY. The coursework is designed so that you can apply it to your own work in this specific area. It also provides a strong concentration if you choose to pursue an MBA.

What You’ll Learn

The courses cover:

  • Logistics
  • Quality management
  • Organizational management
  • Negotiation

Review the full curriculum and course information below.

The two required courses are:

  • OM607 Global Supply Chain Management
  • SB640 Advanced Topics in Supply Chain Management

You then choose two courses from the following electives:

  • OM686 Quality Management and Process Improvement
  • OS667 Negotiations and Relationship Management
  • EC652 Industrialization and Organization in the Supply Chain

A complete application consists of the following:

  • Application form.
  • Resume and statement of purpose.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Official transcripts.
  • TOEFL/IELTS (if applicable).
  • GMAT/GRE is not required to apply for the Reh School of Business's advanced certificate programs.

Prerequisites: BS/BA or equivalent.

Career Possibilities

Students with this credential are prepared to streamline operations as a:

  • Transportation manager
  • Logistics manager
  • Logistician
  • Production planner
  • Logistics analyst
  • Purchasing agent
  • Operations manager

Recent Employers

Students who have studied global supply chain management at Clarkson have advanced or pivoted their careers to positions with:

  • Target
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • AFB International
  • Amazon
  • Bloem Living
  • Boulder Organic Foods LLC
  • Danaher Corporation
  • Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.
  • Franklin Foods, Inc.
  • General Motors
  • Horizon Solutions
  • IBM
  • L3Harris Technologies
  • LaValle Transportation
  • LTI
  • Mack Technologies
  • Northline Utilities, LLC
  • Onita Air Systems
  • Penske Truck Leasing
  • The Home Depot

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Graduate Admissions Team

Email: graduate@clarkson.edu 
Phone: 518-631-9831

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