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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1855 on the ideals of democratization of knowledge, Michigan State University (MSU) is an inclusive, internationally recognized university with a mission of advancing knowledge and transforming lives. Ranked among the nations best by U.S. News & World Report, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world home to a diverse community of close to 50,000 dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders. MSUs Broad College of Business is consistently ranked among the top business schools in the country. Michigan State University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Regional accreditation represents the highest standard available among U.S. accrediting bodies. The Broad College is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), representing the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

Earn Credentials Online From the Top University for Supply Chain Management
Michigan State University is ranked #1 and #2 for Supply Chain Management undergraduate and graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report, which means youll be learning from the best in this rapidly growing career field. As Supply Chain Management continues to be one of the most critical business disciplines in the manufacturing and service sectors, the demand for qualified professionals and opportunities for career mobility are increasing. The higher you climb up the corporate ladder, the more you need to be aware of all supply chain functions and how they integrate. Once removed from the concerns of top management, supply chain issues are shared by c-level professionals and top managers, making them equal members of the executive team participating in strategic and operational decisions at the highest level. Advancing your education and earning credentials proves to employers that youve demonstrated competency and knowledge of all levels of the supply chain. Michigan States three-course master certificates and five-course advanced master certificate can provide the necessary tools and techniques to advance your career in this dynamic, lucrative industry.

CHOOSE FROM FIVE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATIONS

Michigan State offers five different Supply Chain Management Master Certificates, so that you get the program that fits your needs and interests: Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Operations, Supply Chain Management and Procurement, Integrated Supply Chain Management and an Advanced Master Certificate in Integrated Supply Chain Management. These different specializations give you the choice of: delving into the breadth of the supply chain body of knowledge and specializing in Logistics, Procurement or Operations; completing just the functional courses for an integrated approach; or taking the advanced integrated approach and completing the supply chain management and functional courses in the five-course series. Learn How to: Master end-to-end integration with strategies for optimization and innovation Understand and implement world-class supply chain management practices View supply chain situations from the perspective of suppliers, customers, manufacturers and service providers Obtain tools and applications to evaluate and re-engineer supply chain processes Improve qualitative and quantitative data analysis with expert feedback and experience

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Im pleased that our Broad College of Business is ranked as a top 20 U.S. business school. We can be proud of our quality education.
Stefanie A. Lenway, Ph.D. The Eli and Edythe L. Broad Dean Broad College of Business Michigan State University

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MASTERS-LEVEL FACULTY HELP YOU GAIN EXPERTISE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SKILLS
No matter which certificate program you choose to take, the interactions and networking opportunities with professional colleagues will prove invaluable. These programs help you benefit from the knowledge of a leading research university, as well as its expert on-campus faculty.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OPTIONS ARE TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS

Each online certificate program provides you with tools and techniques from experienced supply chain faculty and explores global trends and contemporary issues affecting, and affected by, supply chain management. Youre able to select the certificate option that best suits your position and career aspirations. In an age of specialization, customizing your education is the most efficient way to advance your career.

Complete 3 Courses for Your Master Certificate or 5 for Your Advanced Master Certificate
Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management & Logistics Supply Chain Mgmt. I Supply Chain Mgmt. II Distribution Fulfillment Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management & Operations Supply Chain Mgmt. I Supply Chain Mgmt. II Manufacturing Planning & Control Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management & Procurement Supply Chain Mgmt. I Supply Chain Mgmt. II Strategic Sourcing Master Certificate in Integrated Supply Chain Mgmt. Advanced Master Certificate in Integrated Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Mgmt. I Supply Chain Mgmt. II Distribution Fulfillment Manufacturing Planning & Control Strategic Sourcing

Distribution Fulfillment Manufacturing Planning & Control Strategic Sourcing

Who Should Register?

These dynamic advanced certificates benefit professionals in every category of supply chain management, including procurement, manufacturing, materials management, logistics and customer service and the major industrial and service segments. These programs are open to anyone interested in gaining or improving their supply chain management skills.

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EXPERIENCE AN UNMATCHED ONLINE CLASSROOM

Our online classroom is second to none! Its dynamic, interactive and multimedia driven. Youll interact with fellow students and instructors in real time on discussion boards, in online chat rooms and via email its just like being in the classroom, live, on the Internet. Now you can even access classroom features from your smartphone! Communicating with professors during virtual office hours and viewing campus-based faculty via streaming video make learning faster than in the traditional classroom setting. Youll do everything online in your own time, so you can work full time and continue your education, impacting your companys bottom line in a very positive way!

DEVELOP AND FINE-TUNE YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SKILLS 100% ONLINE!
The Supply Chain Management Master Certificates and Advanced Master Certificate are made up of eight-week courses: Supply Chain Management I, Supply Chain Management II, Distribution Fulfillment, Manufacturing Planning & Control, and Strategic Sourcing. The courses build upon one another in a step-by-step progression, delivering the skills and knowledge you need to boost your career potential.

MASTER CERTIFICATE & ADVANCED MASTER CERTIFICATE COURSES Supply Chain Management I
Explore the true scope, application and definition of supply chain management with thorough lectures and real-world applications. By the end of this course, youll understand how each functional component and its processes become one integrated operation to meet your customers needs. What Youll Learn: Role of supply chain in competitive strategy Customer service, satisfaction and success How to integrate procurement with supply chain strategy Design for flexibility Inventory management and planning technology Processes and techniques in forecasting and order management

UNPARALLELED FEATURES
Virtual classroom thats better than live Professor-led classes through online streaming video Chat rooms, discussion boards and Blackboard Collaborate sessions for rich, real-time interaction with professors and students alike Ability to study anytime, anywhere No required login times 24/7 access Multimedia access not a book-in-abox, go-it-alone program

Supply Chain Management II

Building on the fundamentals introduced in Supply Chain Management I, this course provides you with the tools to master integrated supply chain management and determine the best supply chain design for your operations. From the big picture down to the details, youll identify the characteristics and objectives of inventory, transportation, warehousing and material handling. What Youll Learn: Supply chain process integration How to manage the global supply chain General warehousing alternatives Integrated transportation decision framework Inventory management and planning technology Performance measurement techniques Risk management and sustainability

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Distribution Fulfillment
Gain expertise in developing, implementing and managing a market distribution strategy for your logistical operations. Throughout the courses duration, youll identify the interrelationships between marketing channel structure and logistics distribution structure. Youll also identify the role of distribution in your marketing strategy and understand its impact on overall business performance.

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What Youll Learn: Distribution roles, channel structure and function Positioning, promotional efforts and pricing strategy The value of merchant wholesalers for manufacturers and customers Best practices for retail structures and non-store retails formats Cost and profitability analysis concepts, tools and techniques Supply chain response time, dwell time, days of supply and other metrics Stages of relationship development and critical success factors for alliances

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ONLINE FACULTY

Michigan States certificate programs are taught by the same faculty who teach on campus at the topranked Broad College of Business. Through Michigan States certificate programs, you get access to these expert instructors in your choice of convenient online programs. Award-Winning Faculty MSUs professors have years of experience and have earned numerous honors, including a 2009 Eccles Medal from SOLE: The International Society of Logistics Engineers and the Professor of Excellence Award. Real-World Consultants The faculty of the Broad College of Business includes highly sought-after business consultants for some of the worlds leading companies. Published Authors Instructors from the Broad College of Business are recognized experts whose articles frequently appear in peer-reviewed journals. Top-Notch Educators All of MSUs online faculty members hold specialized certifications in their field, a doctoral degree or both.

Manufacturing Planning and Control

Discover how to evolve your Manufacturing Planning and Control (MPC) system to meet the ever-changing technology, product and market conditions in todays global marketplace. This course is essential if you are working in any capacity of operations in the supply chain. Youll gain a thorough understanding of MPC key elements. In addition, youll master a variety of decision-making tools that can assist you in effective planning and execution. What Youll Learn: The process of forecasting and characteristics of forecasts How to select the appropriate forecasting tool for your operations Ways to solve and interpret aggregating planning models using optimization methods Economic order quantity and aggregation models The effects of demand and supply uncertainty Transportation and transshipment models Optimization models for supply chain network design

Strategic Sourcing

The knowledge of real business case studies and best practices taught by this course will help you enhance your organizations efficiency and value. Youll also learn how to develop and implement a procurement strategy that aligns with your overall competitive strategy. As you progress through the course, youll acquire the essential skills to negotiate effectively, structure your purchasing department, evaluate and select suppliers using an analytical hierarchy process and manage cost across the entire supply chain. What Youll Learn: Evolution, objectives and responsibilities of supply chain management 7-step process to develop your commodity strategy Strategies for evaluating your suppliers Strategies, tools and techniques for measuring and managing supplier performance Cost management across the entire supply chain Effective negotiation tactics and methods Ethics and green procurement

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM TUITION Supply Chain Management

The University Alliance (UA) facilitates the promotion and online delivery of associates, bachelors and masters degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nations leading traditional universities and institutions. Powered by UAs technology and support services, its university partners have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country. University partners include Villanova University, the University of Notre Dames Mendoza College of Business, Michigan State University, Tulane Universitys Freeman School of Business, the University of San Francisco, the University of Vermont, Florida Institute of Technology, The University of Scranton, Jacksonville University and Dominican University. One simple call connects you to a broad range of benefits. You will be assigned a program representative who serves as your contact for nonacademic issues answering questions about financing options, helping you to enroll in the next class and more. Technical support personnel are available 24 hours a day and other professionals are also easily accessible every step of the way. Take three essential courses and receive your Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management in one of four supply chain specializations. Take an additional two courses and receive your Advanced Master Certificate in Integrated Supply Chain Management.

Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management & Logistics

Supply Chain Management I Supply Chain Management II Distribution Fulfillment TOTAL Special Package: All three courses ($595 savings) $2,480 $2,480 $2,480 $7,440 $6,845

Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management & Operations

Supply Chain Management I Supply Chain Management II Manufacturing Planning & Control TOTAL Special Package: All three courses ($595 savings) $2,480 $2,480 $2,480 $7,440 $6,845

Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management & Procurement

Supply Chain Management I Supply Chain Management II Strategic Sourcing TOTAL Special Package: All three courses ($595 savings) $2,480 $2,480 $2,480 $7,440 $6,845

Master Certificate in Integrated Supply Chain Management

Distribution Fulfillment Manufacturing Planning & Control Strategic Sourcing TOTAL Special Package: All three courses ($595 savings) $2,480 $2,480 $2,480 $7,440 $6,845

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Advanced Master Certificate in Integrated Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management I Supply Chain Management II Distribution Fulfillment Manufacturing Planning & Control Strategic Sourcing TOTAL Special Package: All five courses ($1,240 savings) $2,480 $2,480 $2,480 $2,480 $2,480 $12,400 $11,160

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