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Michigan State University: Master Certificate in Global Supply Chain Management

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.

Duration
24 Weeks
Current batch / intake
Batch 06
Learning format
Blended Online
Program fee
₹1,75,000
Program start
1 December 2026
Apply by
7 November 2026
Duration 24 Weeks
Mode Blended Online
Program Fee ₹1,75,000
Apply By 7 November 2026

Program Overview

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.

Why consider this program

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

What you may gain

Core capabilities, strategic skills, and managerial frameworks you will acquire.

  • Integrate procurement, operations, planning and logistics across the global value chain
  • Design efficient, resilient and scalable supply chain models
  • Analyse sourcing dynamics, risk factors and global competitive drivers
  • Benchmark supply‑chain performance using measurement frameworks
  • Strengthen supplier relationships and inter‑organisational coordination
  • Evaluate global logistics infrastructure, trade regulations and international operations
  • Build a comprehensive global supply‑chain strategy for long‑term competitiveness

Program at a glance

Essential delivery mode, timeline, and candidate eligibility at a glance.

Career level
Mid-Level
Mode
Blended Online
Language
English
Certification
Certificate
Application status
Open

Curriculum / Course Content

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

  • Module 8: Supply Chain Globalisation - Supply Chain Globalisation: Rationale and Key Strategies

- 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

Learning format and experience

Format, class schedules, campus immersion details, and evaluation criteria.

Study format

Mode and time commitment

Mode
Blended Online
Duration
24 Weeks
Live learning

Class schedule

Self-paced + weekly optional live · Weekly (optional live sessions) · Self-paced modules with weekly optional live sessions (as stated under Class Timings)

In-person experience

Campus component

Online; campus immersion with faculty‑led interactions (campus immersion listed as an advantage)

Learning approach

How you will learn

  • Asynchronous (self‑paced) modules with weekly optional live sessions
  • Case‑based learning using real‑world global supply chain scenarios and strategic models
  • Expert‑led sessions by Michigan State University senior faculty
  • Applied learning through case assignments and industry examples
  • Support via a high‑tech digital platform and applied practice exercises

Eligibility and admissions

Eligibility criteria, work experience requirements, and admission steps.

Who this program is for

  • - Supply Chain Professionals: For logistics, procurement, operations, and supply chain executives aiming to strengthen cross-functional supply chain capabilities and accelerate their global career trajectory
  • - Managers in Global Firms: Designed for mid–senior professionals in multinational or regionally distributed organisations responsible for managing supply chain networks, suppliers, or global operations
  • - Career Switchers to SCM: Ideal for professionals transitioning into supply chain, logistics, operations, or procurement roles and seeking a strong global credential to enter the field confidently
  • - Business & Operations Leaders: Suitable for decision-makers, business owners, consultants, and entrepreneurs seeking to optimise supply chain performance and build resilient global operations

Eligibility criteria

  • Open to all graduates, postgraduates, and working professionals interested in building global supply chain capabilities.
  • Profile‑based selection.
Minimum qualification
Graduate

Admission and selection process

Admission criteria

  • Selection will be based on application review. Filtering may be conducted by programme administrators if required.

Important Dates

Key application deadlines, batch commencement dates, and intake schedules.

Application Deadline 7 November 2026
Program Start Date 1 December 2026

Fees and Financing

Tuition fees, flexible installment schedules, and available financing options.

Total Programme Fee₹1,75,000
Fee or instalmentAmountDue date / termsNotes
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₹2,000At the time of ApplicationAmount shown as Excl. GST
1st Instalment₹77,000At the time offer letterAmount shown as Excl. GST
2nd Instalment₹48,0006th January, 2027Amount shown as Excl. GST
3rd Instalment₹48,0006th February, 2027Amount shown as Excl. GST

Fee notes

- 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.

  • Amounts shown exclude GST where table indicates 'Amount (Excl. GST)'.
Certificate Details

Upon successful completion participants receive an official Michigan State University Certificate and a digital badge to showcase their achievement (as stated by the programme).

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