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Logistics and Operations Management Certificate Course Descriptions

Courses begin August 2022 in person at Penn State at the Navy Yard!

BUSAD 5837: Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management

This course provides students with an introduction to the processes and the tools required to manage an efficient supply chain and develop reliable supply. It was developed and designed to provide both a baseline for beginners and enhance the skills of seasoned Supply Chain or Procurement Professionals. Through the lens of the SCOR® (Supply-Chain Operations Reference) Model, participants will become familiar with ways to implement process improvement to the major functions within and across the supply chain.

BUSAD 5837: Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
Cost: $635.00 (Register by 8/16/22 for $50 off the first course!)
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m.
Dates: 8/23/22-10/4/22
Delivery: In person
To register contact Robin at [email protected]

BUSAD 5838: Lean Supply Chain Modeling

This course provides students with an introduction to the Lean Six Sigma processes and the tools required to manage an efficient supply chain. Again looking through the lens of the SCOR® (Supply-Chain Operations Reference) Model, participants will become even more familiar with tools, techniques, and approaches to define, measure, analyze, and implement process improvements for major functions within the supply chain.

BUSAD 5838: Lean Supply Chain Modeling
Cost: $635.00
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m.
Dates: 10/18/22-12/6/22
Delivery: In person
To register contact Robin at [email protected]

BUSAD 5839: Operations Research in Supply Chain Management

(formerly SCM 5053)

This course provides students with an introduction to the analytical methodology of problem-solving and decision-making required to effective supply chain management. Through the lens of forecasting and inventory management, this course strengthens the understanding of foundational concepts and the contextual knowledge to drive improvements. The applications of this course deal with a wide range of problems, ranging from long-term strategic problems related to demand management to very short-term operational problems, such as planning for Just-In-Time logistics.

BUSAD 5839: Operations Research in Supply Chain Management
Cost: $635.00
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m.
Dates: 1/10/23-2/21/23
Delivery: In person
To register contact Robin at [email protected]

Logistics and Operations Management Certificate

  • Logistics and Operations Management Certificate Course Descriptions
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