Mode and time commitment
- Mode
- Blended Online
- Duration
- 24 Weeks
Offered by Michigan State University
A 24‑week, 100% online Master Certificate from Michigan State University designed for working supply‑chain professionals and managers to build end‑to‑end skills in procurement, logistics, planning, global sourcing and supply‑chain strategy through case‑based, expert‑led learning.
This 24‑week, fully online Master Certificate equips professionals with practical, end‑to‑end supply‑chain capabilities — from procurement and sourcing to logistics, planning, forecasting and global operations. The programme combines asynchronous modules with weekly live sessions and case‑based assignments to let working executives apply frameworks directly to their organisations.
Learners complete three structured courses (Supply Chain Management I, Supply Chain Management II, plus a Global Supply Chain specialisation) taught by Michigan State University faculty. By the end of the programme participants will be able to design resilient supply‑chain models, benchmark performance, manage supplier relationships and evaluate cross‑border logistics and regulatory issues.
Delivery is industry‑focused and application‑led: expert‑led sessions, real‑world case studies, and digital learning tools are used to translate academic frameworks into workplace impact.
Key highlights and core differentiators that set this program apart.
Global Certification from Michigan State University (certificate + digital badge)
Master end‑to‑end supply chains (procurement, sourcing, logistics, planning, forecasting)
Expert‑led learning by senior MSU faculty
Application‑focused curriculum with real‑world case studies
100% online delivery with asynchronous access and optional live sessions
Core capabilities, strategic skills, and managerial frameworks you will acquire.
Essential delivery mode, timeline, and candidate eligibility at a glance.
Comprehensive breakdown of course modules, masterclasses, and hands-on projects.
Module 1: Applied Supply Chain Management
What is Supply Chain Management
The Importance of Supply Chain Management
Matching Supply Chains with Products
Supply Chain Value Adds
Module 2: Views of Supply Chain Management
Ways to View Supply Chain Management
- Interview: Integrated Supply Chain Management
What is a Process?
Innovation
Theory of Constraints
Supply Chain Information Technology
Module 3: Customer Service and Channels
Customer Service
Customer Satisfaction
Channels of Distribution
Service
Module 4: Business Models and Sourcing
Anticipatory to Response-Based Business Models
Purchasing vs. Procurement
Procurement Strategies
Building Deep Supplier Relationships
Module 5: Manufacturing and Integrated Planning
Manufacturing Strategy Part I
Manufacturing Strategy Part II
Flexibility
Total Integrated Planning
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Part I
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Part II
Module 6: Forecasting and Woodmere Case
Forecasting
Collaborative Planning, Forecasting & Replenishment (CPFR)
Woodmere Introduction
Woodmere Solution
Module 7: Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) - APS: Concepts and Framework
- APS: Demonstration
- APS: Challenges and Benefits
- APS: Demand and Supply Planning
- APS: Using Software and Planning Charts
- APS: Six Components
- Supply Chain Globalisation: Requirements and Challenges
- Supply Chain Globalisation: Operational Differences
- Supply Chain Globalisation: Potential Hidden Costs
- Supply Chain Globalisation: Total Cost Strategy
Learning Outcomes
Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Processes
Customer Service, Satisfaction and the Supply Chain
Procurement
Supply Chain Information Technology
Anticipatory to Response-Based Business Models
Manufacturing
Distribution
Planning & Forecasting
Supply Chain Globalisation
Module 1: Inventory, Transportation, and Warehousing
Supply Chain Management II Introduction
Introduction to Inventory
Inventory Cycle and Safety Stock
Transportation Management, Part 1
Transportation Management, Part 2
Issues Facing the Transportation Industry
Module 2: Supply Chain Integration
Principles of System Integration
- Interview: End-to-End Integration
Supply Chain Integration, Part 1
Supply Chain Integration, Part 2
Warehousing
Material Handling and Packaging
Module 3: Performance Measurement
Introduction to Performance Measurement
- Performance Measurement: Determining Appropriate Metrics
- Performance Measurement: Benchmarking and Accounting
- Performance Measurement: Financial Considerations
- Performance Measurement: Variation Across the Supply Chain
Module 4: Supply Chain Value Assessment - Interview: Value Creation in SCM
Cooper Processing Introduction
Cooper Processing Solution
Services Supply Chain Introduction
Services Supply Chain Example
Module 5: Marks & Spencer Case - Marks and Spencer Introduction: A Retail Empire
- Marks and Spencer Introduction: The Salsbury Era
- Marks and Spencer Introduction: Case Assignment
Marks and Spencer Solution Part I
Marks and Spencer Solution Part II
Module 6: Supply Chain Risk Management
Role of SCM Professionals in Risk Management
Supply Chain Sustainability, Part 1
Supply Chain Sustainability, Part 2
Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability Through Education, Part 1
Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability Through Education, Part 2
Dynamics of Supply Chain Design
Module 7: Logistics Outsourcing and Spares - Logistics Outsourcing: What is a Third Party Logistics Provider
- Logistics Outsourcing: Services of a Third Party Logistics Provider
- Logistics Outsourcing: Benefits of a Third Party Logistics Provider
- Logistics Outsourcing: Finding a Third Party Logistics Provider
- Logistics Outsourcing: Merging with a Third Party Logistics Provider
Spares and Repairables
Module 8: SCOR and Conclusions
Introduction to the SCOR Model
SCOR Processes, Metrics and Best Practices
Applying the SCOR Model
- Interview: Supply Chain Innovation
Supply Chain Management Conclusion
Learning Outcomes
Supply Chain Integration
Inventory
Transportation Management
Warehousing and Distribution Centers
Material Handling and Packaging
Logistics
Performance Measurement
Services and Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Risk Management
Supply Chain Career Paths & Talent
Module 1: Global Strategy & Global Supply Chain Management
Welcome to the Intriguing World of Global Supply Chain Management
Global Trade & Global Supply Chains
Emerging Markets & Global Supply Chains
Strategic Global Supply Chain Management
Locating Global Activities
Important Definitions & Distinctions
Integration of Global Supply Chain Functions
Strategic Benefits of Global Supply Chains
Module 2: Industry Globalisation Drivers’ Implications for Supply Chains
Market Globalisation Drivers
Market Globalisation Drivers’ Implications for Supply Chains
Cost Globalisation Drivers
Cost Globalisation Drivers’ Implications for Supply Chains
Government Globalisation Drivers
Government Globalisation Drivers’ Implications for Supply Chains
Competitive Globalisation Drivers
Competitive Globalisation Drivers’ Implications for Supply Chains
Module 3: Global Supply Chain Infrastructure
Transportation, Communication, Utilities & Technology Infrastructure
Supply Chain Security, Risks & Value
Legal Considerations, International Contracts & Insurance Issues
Commercial Documents & Customs Clearance
Terms of Payment & Currency of Payment
International Commerce Terms (Incoterms)
Harmonised System & the World Customs Organisation
- globalEDGE: Your Source for Global Business Knowledge
Module 4: Logistics in Global Supply Chains
Global Logistics Strategy
Global Distribution Centers
Global Inventory Management
Global Packaging & Materials Handling
Ocean Transportation
Air Transportation
Land & Intermodal Transportation
Reverse Logistics
Module 5: Purchasing in Global Supply Chains
Global Purchasing Strategy
From International to Global Purchasing
Types of Global Purchasing Strategy
Outsourcing & Offshoring
Global Customers & Channels
Order Fulfilment & Delivery
Global Supplier Selection
Global Supplier Networks
Module 6: Operations in Global Supply Chains
Global Operations Strategy
Make or Buy Decision in Global Supply Chains
Global Production & Manufacturing
Competitive Priorities in Global Supply Chains
Total Cost Analysis in Global Supply Chains
Process-Based Quality Standards
Supply Chain Operations Reference Model
1pl / 2pl / 3pl / 4pl / 5pl
Module 7: Market Channels in Global Supply Chains
Global Market Channels Strategy
Customer Value-Creating Global Processes
International Market Entry Modes
International Wholesaling, Retailing & Franchising
Exporting & Importing
Going Global Online
Place & the Other 3Ps
globalEDGE Diagnostic Tools for Global Market Channel Partners
Module 8: Managing Global Supply Chains
Value of Managing Global Supply Chains
Importance of Coordination in Global Supply Chains
Coordination Mechanisms in Global Supply Chains
Inter-organisational Relationships in Global Supply Chains
Value Propositions in Global Supply Chain Relationships
Stakeholders & Global Supply Chain Sustainabilit
Guidelines for Managing Global Supply Chains
Wrap-up of the Intriguing World of Global Supply Chain Management
Learning Outcomes
Establishing a Global Supply Chain Strategy
Implications of Industry Globalisation Drivers for Supply Chains
Evaluating Global Supply Chain Infrastructure
Leveraging Logistics in Global Supply Chains
Purchasing in Global Supply Chains
Maximising Operations in Global Supply Chains
Managing Market Channels in Global Supply Chains
Managing Global Supply Chains
Module 1: Logistics' Role in 21st Century Supply Chains
Logistics management introduction
Logistics in the global economy
Logistics value proposition
Logistics within the firm: key interfaces
Module 2: Customer Relationship Management and Logistics Outsourcing
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and levels of customer accommodation
Customer accommodation
Establishing a CRM strategy
Logistics outsourcing and the role of the third-party service provider (3PL)
Module 3: Order Management and RFID Applications in Supply Chain
Order cycles, barcodes, and EDI applications
Development of RFID in SCM applications
Current issues and opportunities with RFID
Module 4: Inventory Management and the Financial Implications of Inventory
Inventory basics: functionality and definitions
Key inventory decisions
Inventory carrying costs
Financial implications of inventory management
Module 5: Warehouse Management I
Warehousing fundamentals
Warehouse layout and design
Warehouse processes
Module 6: Warehouse Management II
Warehouse Processes: Material handling technology
Warehousing: Labor and ownership trends
Module 7: Transportation
Transportation functionality and participants
Transportation modal structure
Transportation services and intermodal combinations
Transportation economics and costing
Transportation tariff tables
Transportation administration and pricing
Module 8: Network Design – System Integration
Network design basics and principles
Network spatial and temporal integration
Approaches to network design
Network design problems
Learning Outcomes
Logistics’ Role in 21st Century Supply Chains
Evaluate why the logistics of business is complex and important
Evaluate the logistical operations and integration objectives
Compare and contrast the micro and macro perspective of logistics
Define the logistics value proposition of systems concept and analysis
Format, class schedules, campus immersion details, and evaluation criteria.
Self-paced + weekly optional live · Weekly (optional live sessions) · Self-paced modules with weekly optional live sessions (as stated under Class Timings)
Online; campus immersion with faculty‑led interactions (campus immersion listed as an advantage)
Eligibility criteria, work experience requirements, and admission steps.
Key application deadlines, batch commencement dates, and intake schedules.
| Application Deadline | 7 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Program Start Date | 1 December 2026 |
Tuition fees, flexible installment schedules, and available financing options.
| Fee or instalment | Amount | Due date / terms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fees | ₹2,000 | — | Shown in particulars table as Registration Fees ₹2,000 |
| Total Programme Fees | ₹1,75,000 | — | Total Programme Fees (GST applicable as per government norms) |
| Application Fee | ₹2,000 | At the time of Application | Amount shown as Excl. GST |
| 1st Instalment | ₹77,000 | At the time offer letter | Amount shown as Excl. GST |
| 2nd Instalment | ₹48,000 | 6th January, 2027 | Amount shown as Excl. GST |
| 3rd Instalment | ₹48,000 | 6th February, 2027 | Amount shown as Excl. GST |
- GST / taxes: GST applicable as per government norms (taxes shown as additional). - Registration / application fees: Application/Registration fee is INR 2,000 (listed separately). - Refund / cancellation: No explicit refund or cancellation policy stated on the programme page; refer to provider refund policy for terms.