Supply Chain Fundamentals Certificate
With markets that move at the speed of ecommerce, global companies must have a high-performing supply chain and logistics system. Learn the fundamentals in our Supply Chain Fundamentals certificate program.
Combined
Curriculum
Students should have completed one course in statistics (or can complete a statistics course at Loyola before beginning the certificate program) and have the U.S. equivalent of a BA or BS degree.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Prerequisite Course | ||
ISSCM 491 | Managerial Statistics 1 | 3 |
Required Courses | ||
SCMG 480 | Intro to Operations Management 2 | 3 |
SCMG 486 | Global Logistics | 3 |
SCMG 487 | Purchasing Management | 3 |
SCMG 488 | Inventory Management | 3 |
Elective Courses | ||
Select one of the following: 3 | 3 | |
Project Management | ||
Forecasting Methods | ||
Performance Improvement in Business Processes | ||
Lean Production Concepts and Practices | ||
Management of Service Operations | ||
Supply Chain Analytics | ||
Total Hours | 15 |
- 1
This course may be waived if student has completed an equivalent course with a grade of "B" or higher in the last 5 years.
- 2
This course can be substituted, depending on academic background. If substituted, the student would take an additional elective course.
- 3
Select two if SCMG 480 has been waived.
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
Year 1 | ||
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Fall | Hours | |
SCMG 480 | Intro to Operations Management | 3 |
Select one from list of Electives | 3 | |
Hours | 6 | |
Winter | ||
SCMG 488 | Inventory Management | 3 |
Hours | 3 | |
Spring | ||
SCMG 487 | Purchasing Management | 3 |
Hours | 3 | |
Summer | ||
SCMG 486 | Global Logistics | 3 |
Hours | 3 | |
Total Hours | 15 |
Graduate & Professional Standards and Regulations
Students in graduate and professional programs can find their Academic Policies in Graduate and Professional Academic Standards and Regulations under their school. Any additional University Policies supersede school policies.
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Use advanced supply chain strategies and be able to implement these strategies in a variety of global business environments.
- Utilize sophisticated methodologies to improve or optimize operations across a wide range of industries.
- Execute advanced tasks associated with process design and improvement, transportation management, inventory management, and purchasing management.