Operations and Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

Gain in-depth knowledge of supply chain management, network relationship integration, quality and process methods and project management. Get up-to-speed with lean management strategies and Six-Sigma techniques so you can apply theory in service of day-to-day processes and procedures. Students pursuing this certificate will cultivate a more focused career path with strengths in managing logistics, sourcing, quality and waste reduction. Learn more at usd.edu/online-oscm.

DELIVERY: Online

Certificate Requirements - 12 Credit Hours

• BADM 760 - Operations Management 3 cr
• DSCI 527 - Supply Chain Management 3 cr

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• Select 2 of the following courses (6 cr hrs):

• BADM 592 - Topics in Business (C) 1 to 3 cr (3 credit hours required; must be related to operations or supply chain management and approved by Graduate Program Coordinator)
• DSCI 526 - Lean Management 3 cr
• DSCI 541 - Project Management 3 cr
• DSCI 723 - Data Management and Warehousing 3 cr
• DSCI 727 - Quality and Six Sigma Management 3 cr

• Students need to meet prerequisite requirements to be eligible for the advanced courses in this certificate program.  These courses include undergraduate coursework in production and operations management (required for program) and statistics (required if students wish to take DSCI 727), and marketing (required for DSCI 527). The Beacom School of Business offers these courses both as online undergraduate courses and online graduate-level foundations courses. Challenge exams are also available.

General Application Requirements

1. Completed application
2. $35 application fee
3. Official transcripts*
4. Letters of recommendation*
5. Statement of purpose
6. Resume/CV*

*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. This list is not all-inclusive, to view specific program requirements and submission deadlines, follow the “Admissions Information” hyperlink at the top of this page OR visit the specific program/dept. page found here: link.usd.edu/grad-catalog

Location Matters for Non-Licensure Track Programs

This program is not designed or advertised to lead to a professional license or certification required for employment.

USD is permitted to operate under the terms of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA) policies and standards in offering online courses/degree programs to residents in 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.  Online courses/programs may also be offered to residents of California (a non-SARA state) because it does not regulate out-of-state public institutions.

Additionally, this program is authorized to offer supervised field study experiences (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) in South Dakota. Please be aware that there may be some restrictions on your ability to engage in supervised field study outside of South Dakota. Please contact a program representative if you have questions regarding supervised field study.

Distance education courses or programs will not be offered outside of the United States without prior written approval from the University, which may be withheld for any reason. If you are taking distance courses while physically located outside of the United States, it is your responsibility to confirm the following: (a) if the country will recognize an online degree; (b) the availability of supervised field study opportunities in the country; and (c) if the country charges any additional taxes, withholdings or fees associated with online distance education programs.

For more information, please visit USD’s State Authorization page or contact your admissions counselor.

Questions?

Beacom School of Business
605-658-6532 | business@usd.edu | usd.edu/business

Graduate Admissions 
605-658-6140 | gradadmissions@usd.edu  | usd.edu/grad