• You’ll learn to take a leading role in developing supply chain management systems that contribute to an organization’s success in a global environment, becoming a technically capable supply chain leader.
• You’ll gain experience in strategic sourcing and supply management, learning how to build a competitive advantage for firms by mobilizing suppliers’ expertise and innovation capabilities through best practices in global strategic sourcing.
• You’ll analyze and evaluate surface, water, air and intermodal transportation systems within comprehensive distribution networks, acquiring a working knowledge of international logistics, documentation and regulatory issues.
• You’ll get the background needed to improve integrated purchasing, operations and logistics processes in manufacturing and service firms, delving into lean systems, total quality management, Six Sigma and constraints management. 
• You’ll develop skills in research methods, critical thinking and negotiation.
• You’ll conduct machine learning and familiarize yourself with data mining techniques to make business predictions and other data-driven decisions, with a focus on data preparation, classification, prediction, clustering, regression, association cross validation, performance evaluation, anomaly detection and others.
• You’ll examine the concepts, techniques, methodologies and tools for effective project management, including the skills to define scope, create plans and manage key aspects of projects around the phases of a project life cycle. 

The graduate certificate in supply chain management can be taken on its own or paired with the WMU MBA. By taking supply chain management courses as electives for the MBA degree, you can earn both credentials simultaneously, making you competitive for leadership roles.

How does a WMU MBA build skills that will help you stand out in the job search or qualify for a promotion? 

• You’ll gain a thorough background in all areas of business and be able to easily translate your knowledge to different functional areas. 
• With the MBA’s focus on communication and team projects, you’ll grow your skills in navigating team dynamics and be prepared to be a leader in your organization. 
• You’ll develop a network of professional contacts since the WMU MBA has a focus on relationships, fostering student connections, faculty mentorship and opportunities to engage with employers.

As a supply chain management student, you’ll get the flexibility of hybrid courses backed by the quality of an AACSB-accredited business school. The flexible program format allows you to attend classes online (synchronously) or in person, giving you the balance you need for your busy schedule. The courses are designed to maximize connections and collaboration between students who attend online and in person so that you still get the full benefits of classroom interaction. 

To apply to WMU’s supply chain management graduate certificate program, start your application, which will include: 

• A resume or curriculum vitae
• Official transcript from the institution where you received your undergraduate degree, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken or completed
• Evidence of English language proficiency for international students

Supply chain management is one of the most in-demand fields you can pursue, with ample opportunity to grow in your career and add value to organizations. Your experience with forecasting, sourcing, operations, logistics, inventory management, analytics, risk management and sustainability position you to be a leader who can adapt to different roles and industries.