A fast, flexible, AACSB-accredited credential built for immediate workforce application. The Southern Arkansas University Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate is designed for professionals seeking focused, practical skills in supply chain operations, logistics, and project management.
Program Format & Flexibility
- Total hours: 12 (6 core + 6 electives)
- Formats: Online, on-campus evenings, or hybrid
- Typical pace: Can be completed in 1 year (1–2 courses per term, including summer)
- The Stackable Advantage: Pathway to Further Success
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- Maximize your investment. The Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate functions as a standalone micro-credential or as an integrated building block for your long-term education.
- Because the Rankin College of Business utilizes a unified graduate structure, all 12 credit hours completed in this certificate stack seamlessly into the Southern Arkansas University Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Supply Chain Emphasis program. By starting with this certificate, you complete an essential portion of your MBA with Supply Chain Emphasis requirements before formally entering the master’s degree program.
Curriculum
Core Courses (6 hours)
SCM 6003 – Enterprise Resource Planning
SCM 6063 – Supply Chain Management
Elective Courses (6 hours)
Select 6 hours from the following:
SCM 6013 – Project Management
SCM 6023 – Supply Chain Sourcing
SCM 6033 – Supply Chain Security
SCM 6053 – Supply Chain Industry 4.0 Technologies
SCM 6073 – Special Topics in Supply Chain Management
SCM 6143 – Sustainable SCM Practices
Admissions
The admission process for graduate certificates at SAU is streamlined to remove barriers for industry professionals.
- Degree Requirement: A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- GPA Standard: Applicants must meet the baseline standards established by the School of Graduate Studies.
- Testing: GMAT and GRE scores are not required for admission to this certificate program.
- Prerequisites: Foundational business prerequisites may be recommended for non-business undergraduate majors prior to enrollment in specific upper-level courses.
Career Outcomes
Projected industry data indicates an accelerating reliance on optimized logistics and strategic process improvements across all corporate domains. This credential establishes explicit, resume-ready expertise for roles including:
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Logistics Manager
- Operations Coordinator
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Accreditation
The Rankin College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the premier accrediting body for colleges and schools of business. Just 6% of institutions offering business degrees worldwide are accredited by AACSB, which indicates the quality of our program.
