Supply Chain Management Certification

Program Overview

The University of West Florida's online Supply Chain Logistics Management Certificate provides students with a comprehensive understanding of supply chain principles and analytics. Through required courses in global logistics, logistics systems, and supply chain strategy, graduates gain the skills to identify improvement areas and enhance efficiency in a competitive global market. The program is taught by experts in the field and offers flexibility through its fully online delivery.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The University of West Florida's online Supply Chain Logistics Management Certificate (SCLMC) introduces students to supply chain logistics management principles.
• Through the analysis of factors such as cost, production time, and the flow of goods, graduates will be able to identify key improvement areas and opportunities to boost efficiency and value while staying competitive in a global market.
• This certificate is not available to students pursuing an MBA with a focus on Supply Chain Logistics Management.

Outline:

Required Courses:

• MAN 4597 - Global Logistics Management (3 credit hours) - Explores logistics and supply chain operations from an international perspective, including import and export processes, port and logistics facility operations, raw material and finished goods movement across borders, and equipment and technology for global logistics.
• TRA 4202 - Logistics Systems and Analytics (3 credit hours) - Teaches students to improve business logistics and supply chain management decisions using analytical techniques like supply chain network analysis and design, inventory analysis, equipment and resource management, and information management systems.
• TRA 4155 - Seminar in Supply Chain Logistics Strategy (3 credit hours) - Provides hands-on learning opportunities for students to analyze real-world challenges and make informed decisions related to logistics and transportation management.
This course focuses on developing high-level analytical and decision-making skills pertaining to logistics operations that impact service levels and capabilities of domestic and global supply chains.

Assessment:

• All courses require a minimum grade of "C."
• Students must maintain a combined GPA of 3.0 or higher in the courses required for the certificate.

Teaching:

• The program is delivered fully online, offering flexibility for students.
• The faculty includes experts in the field of supply chain logistics management.
• The certificate utilizes a combination of interactive lectures, case studies, simulations, and group projects to provide a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.

Careers:

• Graduates can pursue various career paths, including:
• Logisticians: Responsible for evaluating and improving supply chains across industries, ensuring efficiency and effective management of products and personnel.
• Cost Estimators: Analyze data to estimate the resources and costs involved in producing goods or services, providing critical information for decision-making in manufacturing and sales.
• Industrial Production Managers: Combine management skills with expertise in industrial production, supervising manufacturing processes in large plants or warehouses and ensuring quality control.