Online Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate
Advance Your Career in Supply Chain Management
At a Glance
The online Supply Chain Management Certificate program prepares professionals with the advanced logistics, analytics, and operations expertise needed to lead with clarity, make strategic decisions, and drive performance across today’s complex supply chain landscape.
Offered through the AACSB-accredited OU Price College of Business, the Supply Chain Management certificate is built for ambitious professionals ready to master the complexities of modern supply chain and take their careers to the next level.
To learn more about this certificate, contact the Price Graduate Programs office at Price.Graduate.Programs@ou.edu.
100% Online
Time to Complete:
11+ months
Credit Hours:
12
Time Commitment:
10 to 20 Hours Weekly
start dates
Fall, Spring
cost
The online Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate offers the strategic knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to optimize performance, drive efficiency, and make a lasting impact across the supply chain.
Tuition and fees for the program are $12,180 ($1,015 per credit hour). Books and materials are not included. There is no application fee or deposit for this certificate.
About the Online Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management
Global supply chains are under more pressure than ever, and organizations need professionals who can optimize operations, manage disruption, and make smart decisions at every link in the chain.
The University of Oklahoma’s Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate is a fully online program designed for working professionals who want to deepen their knowledge and advance their careers in one of today’s most critical and in-demand fields.
Delivered through OU’s AACSB-accredited Price College of Business, this curriculum builds the strategic foundation and practical expertise to lead across the full spectrum of supply chain management, including logistics, operations, and analytics, while exploring supply chain fundamentals, distribution and transportation management, and operations modeling.
This flexible, 100% online certificate combines the convenience of online learning with synchronous evening courses designed for working professionals. The program prepares you to make an immediate impact, whether you’re advancing within a supply chain or operations role, moving into a leadership position, or building the expertise to manage complexity at a global scale.
In addition, the 12 credit hours you earn through the Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate are fully transferable (subject to limits) as electives into OU’s online MS in Supply Chain Management, online MBA, or other graduate degree programs within business or across OU, allowing you to build momentum now and potentially shorten the time required to complete your master’s degree if you choose to continue.
To learn more about this certificate, contact the Price Graduate Programs office at Price.Graduate.Programs@ou.edu.
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Course Details
The Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate features a focused curriculum that explores a wide range of topics, including planning and operations management, using analytics to guide decision-making, and managing logistics, distribution and transportation. Whether you're advancing within supply chain management or taking on new operational responsibilities, this curriculum equips you with the strategic knowledge and hands-on skills to optimize performance, drive efficiency, and make a lasting impact across the supply chain.
Core Courses
- Fundamentals of Supply Chain (2)
- Logistics, Distribution, and Transportation Management (2)
- Planning and Operations Management (2)
- Strategic Sourcing and Supply Management (2)
- Supply Chain Excellence in a Global World (2)
- Modeling, Analytics, and Decision Making (2)
Expand each course below to view more about the topics covered and how they prepare you for leadership in supply chain management.
Course Structure
You’ll earn 12 credit hours across six courses. Each semester is divided into two modules, and you’ll take two courses in each module (4 courses per semester). Spring and Fall courses run for 8 weeks. Summer semester courses run for 7 weeks. Synchronous and asynchronous courses allow for engaging discussions while you gain the knowledge needed to compete in a growing industry.
CORE COURSES (12 HOURS)
Fundamentals of Supply Chain
Credit Hours: 2
This course dives into the fundamentals of supply chain and is divided into five sections, including (1) supply chain management: an overview, (2) supply issues in supply chain management, (3) operations issues in supply chain management (4) distribution issues in supply chain management, and (5) integration issues in supply chain management.
Logistics, Distribution, and Transportation Management
Credit Hours: 2
This course explores logistics, distribution, and transportation management by leveraging current events and case studies. Topics include planning, controlling, implementing, forwarding, and reversing the flows of goods, services, and information. This is an integrated course meant to offer a framework to improve personal managerial skills and professionalism in supply management practices through analyzing logistics activities.
Planning and Operations Management
Credit Hours: 2
In this course, we will discuss advanced concepts of operations planning, operations functions, current operations management practices, analytical techniques related to operations management problems, and apply these concepts and techniques in practice.
Strategic Sourcing and Supply Management
Credit Hours: 2
Recognized as one of the key areas in supply chain management, strategic sourcing and supply management play a role in maximizing value in the integrated supply chain. We will discuss advanced concepts, analytical tools, strategic and practical issues, and solutions in strategic sourcing and supply management across multiple major industry sectors.
Supply Chain Excellence in a Global World
Credit Hours: 2
Supply Chain is truly global in today's world markets, and an up-to-date perspective is needed as the world is changing daily. Logistics is a key driver of globalization, and a facilitator of international trade and development with an ever search for excellence. We will focus on interdependent flows: materials, data, and resources worldwide, with a lens on quality and distinction.
Modeling, Analytics, and Decision Making
Credit Hours: 2
This course will provide an overview of analytical techniques used to model complex supply chain problems to address strategic, tactical, and operational issues. We will address how decisions relating to forecasting, resource allocation, transportation, project management, inventory management, and supply networks can be improved by analytical models.
Why Choose OU Online for a Certification in Supply Chain Management
OU Online delivers high-quality, affordable undergraduate and graduate programs designed for working professionals. With flexible, fully online formats and instruction from a top-tier public university, you’ll gain the skills and credentials to advance your career without putting it on hold.
Explore what it takes to thrive in the world of supply chain management, where logistics strategy, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making are essential skills for professionals ready to lead in an increasingly complex and interconnected global economy.
Faculty Expertise
Learn from Price College faculty and experienced supply chain practitioners who blend academic rigor with real-world experience and cutting-edge insight into logistics, operations management, and high-level leadership across the supply chain industry.
Robust Student Support
OU Online offers robust student support services, including academic support, online tutoring, mental health counseling, and an online career development center. The program accommodates the needs of working professionals, allowing you to expand your skills while maintaining full-time employment.
Global Alumni Network
With more than 250,000 alumni across the world, becoming a Sooner means you’ll have access to a strong network of supply chain management professionals to accelerate your career. As a Sooner, you’ll be part of a powerful network of leaders working in organizations across the world, helping you expand your career in supply chain management.
Flexible Format
The online Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate’s fully online format is built for busy professionals, offering the flexibility to balance full-time work while advancing your career. The curriculum emphasizes the critical skills, strategic frameworks, and leadership mindsets needed to thrive in today’s high-demand supply chain industry. Courses blend asynchronous learning with live, synchronous sessions—giving you the freedom to study on your schedule while still engaging in real-time with expert faculty and peers.
Tailored Experience
Move through the program with a small, focused cohort of professionals who share your passion for supply chain management. Engage in dynamic online discussions with faculty and peers while building a powerful network within the industry. Learn to lead, collaborate, and thrive in one of the world’s most complex and fast-evolving sectors.
Cost and Financial Aid
Earning your Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate is an investment in your future—and OU Online is committed to making that investment as accessible and transparent as possible.
Tuition and fees for the program are $12,180 ($1,015 per credit hour). Books and materials are not included. There is no application fee for this degree.
*Please be aware that tuition and fees may change, as determined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
