Supply Chain Analytics
Graduate Certificate Program

Optimizing Performance

The Supply Chain Analytics (SCA) graduate certificate program provides students with a fundamental understanding of the complex relationships involved in a supply chain and techniques related to their analysis. The objective of this certificate program is to introduce students to tools, techniques, and methods that aid supply chain professionals in properly identifying, evaluating, and analyzing supply chain issues, which then supports effective decision-making to improve the efficiency and productivity of firms that compose a complex supply chain.

  • Program Delivery: Main Campus and Distance Learning
  • Admit Term(s):
    • Main Campus Program: Fall, Spring
    • Distance Learning Program: Spring, Summer

What to expect

Current Manderson Graduate School of Business Students

  • All current students in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher) enrolled in a graduate degree program within the Manderson Graduate School of Business are eligible to be considered for admission to a graduate certificate program after one full semester of completed coursework. Current graduate students may combine their degree with a graduate certificate. Courses completed for the certificate may be applied towards the elective requirements.

 

Alumni or Current Culverhouse College of Business Students

  • To be considered for admission, all current or former Culverhouse College of Business students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher, a B- or higher in MATH 121 or equivalent, and have completed at least 90 hours of coursework. A letter of recommendation, demonstrated motivation and aptitude to undertake graduate-level work, and professional experience are all taken into consideration.
  • To apply, you must complete an application and provide transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate academic institution as well as a professional resume, one letter of recommendation from an individual that can assess your readiness for a Master’s level certificate program, and a statement of purpose. GMAT or GRE scores are not needed.

 

Non-Manderson and Non-Culverhouse Students or Working Professionals

  • To be considered for admission, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Previous academic history, letter of recommendation, have earned a B- or higher in a Calculus course, demonstrated motivation and aptitude to undertake graduate-level work, and professional experience are all taken into consideration.
  • To apply, you must complete an application and provide transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate academic institution as well as a professional resume, one letter of recommendation from an individual that can assess your readiness for a Master’s level certificate program, and a statement of purpose. GMAT or GRE scores are not needed.
  • NOTE: Students who are enrolled in a certificate program and not in a master’s, doctoral, or Educational Specialist program will be classified as non-degree students. For more information on the academic policies regarding graduate certificates, applicants can refer to the UA Graduate Catalog.
  • Minimum Required Hours: 12 credit hours
  • All 12 credit hours earned in the SCA certificate program may be used directly toward the completion of the M.S., Operations Management degree program.
  • The overlap of the certificate with the associated degree program in intentional as the certificate may serve as a stepping stone to the full degree program for those who are non-degree students. This is a stackable credentials approach to graduate education that offers individuals knowledge advancement and flexibility.

 

Required Courses

Hours

Choose either ST 560 OR ST 509

3

ST 560

Statistical Methods

 

ST 509

Stat For Business Appl

 

Choose either OM 500 OR OM 506

3

OM 500

MGT Science & Spreadsheet Mod

 

OM 506

Business Spreadsheet Analytics

 

OM 517

Supply Chain Modeling & Analys

3

OM 527

Purchasing and Sourcing

3

Total Hours

12