Supply Chain Management, Undergraduate Certificate

Available for All Majors

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Why Supply Chain Management?

Every organization — whether they manufacture products or provide services — operates within a supply chain. From the smartphone in your hand to the food in campus dining halls, supply chain professionals ensure products and services reach consumers efficiently and cost-effectively. The field offers diverse career opportunities with strong growth potential.

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Certificate Details

Department: Management Science and Information Systems

College: Business, Spears School

Available At: OSU Stillwater Campus

Certificate Type

Undergraduate Supply Chain Management (Courses)

Related Major

Marketing (Courses, 4yr Plan)

Management Information Systems

Contact

Clint Purtell Program Director School of Marketing and International Business 469-964-9753 clint.purtell@okstate.edu

Career paths

There are many paths in the marketing industry you can take. Potential jobs include:

Supply chain analysts
Logistics managers
Procurement specialists

Project managers
Supply chain consultants

S.M.A.R.T. supply chain management program

Manufacturing, services, systems and data.

Career ready from day one

Are you interested in solving complex business problems that impact global operations? Do you want to graduate with skills that make you immediately valuable to employers? Oklahoma State University's Supply Chain Management Certificate prepares you to analyze, design and lead supply chains in today's interconnected economy.

Coursework

Required Courses (9 credit hours):

MKTG 3213: Marketing (S)
MKTG 3223: Supply Chain Management
MSIS 3223: Principles of Data Analytics

Elective Courses (3 credit hours - select one of the following):

MSIS 3253: Supply Chain Operations and Analytics
MSIS 4153: Supply Chain Systems and Technologies
MSIS 4053: Supply Chain Security and Risk Analysis
AGEC 4223: Quantitative Supply Chain Management in Agribusiness

(6 credit hours - select from the following):

MSIS 3253: Supply Chain Operations and Analytics
MSIS 4153: Supply Chain Systems and Technologies
MSIS 4053: Supply Chain Security and Risk Analysis
MKTG 4213: Advanced Supply Chain Management
MKTG 4233: Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing in Supply Chain Management
MKTG 4243: Transportation Modalities and Logistics Management in the Supply Chain
AGEC 4223: Quantitative Supply Chain Management in Agribusiness

What you'll learn

Strategic Procurement: Supplier relationship management, contract negotiation and strategic sourcing
Operations & Logistics: Warehouse management, transportation optimization and distribution strategies
Quality Management: Lean Six Sigma principles for process improvement and defect reduction

Smart Systems: Data analytics, AI applications and technology-enabled supply chain solutions
Applied Problem-Solving: Real-world case studies with industry partners

Stand out with industry certifications

While earning your certificate, you'll prepare for valuable industry credentials:

- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (embedded in coursework)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) preparation
- Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) certification readiness

Beyond the Classroom

Students 4 Supply Chain Management Club

A student organization aimed to create excitement and gain exposure about opportunities in the world of the "SMART Supply Chain". The organization focuses on a SMART supply chain - consisting of manufacturing, services, systems and data. The club aims to create more opportunities for students to get internships and jobs, increasing their chances of success within the growing industry.

Industry Partnerships

Learn from guest speakers and work on real cases from companies like Chickasaw Nation, Bowers Trucking and other regional partners.

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