Supply Chain and Logistical Systems Certificate of Graduate Study

Supply Chain and Logistical Systems Certificate of Graduate Study

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Earn a Supply Chain and Logistical Systems Certificate

The Supply Chain and Logistical Systems Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) courses offered by Rowan University’s Rohrer College of Business (RCB):

  • will expand your knowledge of the supply chain and teach you strategic optimization in manufacturing, operations, and other supply chain-related business areas using a variety of approaches, including applied data analytics;
  • are a valuable stand-alone credential on your way to earning a master’s degree;
  • are ideal for those who have not yet taken the Graduate Admission Test (GMAT) as the GMAT is not required for admission to the COGS program; and
  • are fully transferrable into the MBA program at Rowan in the future to satisfy a Supply Chain and Logistical Systems area of concentration.

Stand Out in Your Field

Supply chain includes a company’s planning, quality control, logistics and distribution, and inventory and procurement. Stellar supply chain management is vital to the health and success of nearly any organization, from corporate to nonprofit to government, to military logistics and defense to manufacturing, retail, and more.

One key to success in supply chain management is strength in supply chain and logistical systems and the ability to incorporate a depth of knowledge with ever-evolving technological savvy to communicate data-driven concepts and strategize for profitability, sustainability, planning and operations, and other aspects of business that produce growth while serving domestic and international populations seamlessly.

A COGS in Supply Chain and Logistical Systems will help you prepare for a highly satisfying career path ideal for critical-thinkers with analytical mindsets who thrive on flexing their communication skills while relationship-building in this service-oriented avenue of industry. Someone working in this field might:

  • make tactical decisions;
  • develop their own systems of analysis;
  • negotiate with suppliers, sales teams, transportation dispatchers, or even internationally;
  • and assess risks; 
  • all while innovating for maximum efficiency and quality assurance.

Early or mid-career goals to work toward in supply chain and logistical systems might include:

  • process, operations, quality control, or logistics analyst;
  • supply chain manager;
  • buyer or purchasing manager;
  • procurement agent or specialist; and many more.

Mid- and senior-level career goals in supply chain management may include:

  • director of distribution or global procurement;
  • VP of supply chain, transportation or supply management; and
  • chief supply chain officer.

Why Choose a COGS?

A COGS pathway makes it possible to immediately focus on a specialized area of interest strategically tailored for your next career move or the next step in your education. The admissions process for a COGS is more streamlined than for a full degree, allowing a simpler entry point to explore graduate studies.

Pursuing a Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) can contribute to your earning a promotion or higher pay, expand your responsibilities in your current role, and make your resume stand out.

Gain expertise you can add to your repertoire and resume now. Elevate your strategic and critical-thinking dexterity, revitalize your skill set, improve your leadership and management potential, and give your work performance more agility and depth.

Curriculum

Prepare for an in-demand career that spans industry sectors and services the world. Explore commercial management, business logistics, and supply chain organization modeling for corporate, government, and nonprofit realms. Learn to strategize and innovate to achieve highest quality assurance and maximum efficiency for any organization.

A Supply Chain and Logistical Systems Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) at Rowan’s Rohrer College of Business requires completion of 9 graduate-level credits made up of 3 courses. Find out more about Supply Chain and Logistical Systems course offerings below.

  • 3 Courses / 9 Credits
  • Foundation Courses: No
  • Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements URL: No 

Note: To allow for some flexibility and exploration of emerging topics in business, academic departments may choose to run special topics courses in place of the below standard offerings for this COGS. The below courses for this COGS are typically offered each year, but might be distributed across semesters, so students should expect that it will take more than one semester to complete all coursework. Typically, one course for this COGS is offered each Fall and Spring semester, with the potential for a Summer semester course offering.

Coursework Codes, Titles and Descriptions—Select 3 Courses

MKT 09575 - Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management

MKT 09575 - Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management (3 credits)

  • This course is a basic introduction to the field of logistics and supply chain management, including both defense logistics and commercial supply chain management. The objective of the course is to provide students a solid awareness and understanding of the processes and functions that comprise a supply chain. The course serves as the introductory course of a three-course specialization in Supply Chains and Logistical Systems in the MBA program. Moreover, students are required to complete a term project to demonstrate their understanding of logistics and supply chain issues. Case analysis and hands-on experience in this class will offer students the opportunity to broaden their horizons on the critical roles that the supply chain plays in this globalized and interdependent world. 
MKT 09605 - Supply Chain Strategy

MKT 09605 - Supply Chain Strategy (3 credits)

  • This course has been developed to be the capstone course for the Supply Chain and Logistical Systems specialization in the Master of Business Administration program. As such, the course will provide the culminating experience for graduate students in their final courses in the graduate program and will serve as a point of assessment. Utilizing the relationship between the Rohrer College of Business (RCB) and SAP, students will have the opportunity to utilize the SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) Module of SAP software in applications that are common in logistical systems. Students will have to complete their term projects. In addition, students will be required to participate in a SAP case competition, which encourages students to comprehend, integrate and apply supply chain management concepts in the context of SAP.
SCL 01620 – Analytics for Supply Chain Management

SCL 01620 – Analytics for Supply Chain Management (3 credits)

  • Given the increasing availability of data in today's business environment, integrating it into decision-making is critical for increasing efficiency and profit generation. This course introduces students to the analytical techniques such as optimization modeling, which enables them to make performance recommendations and investigate what-if scenarios in business problems. This course focuses on several critical supply chain functions and teaches students how to effectively understand and analyze data that may be available to them in the supply chain.

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Admissions Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for a Certificate of Graduate Study in Supply Chain and Logistical Systems. Further action or materials may be required. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or to indicate any missing items.

  • Completed Rowan Global Application Form
  • $65 (U.S.) nonrefundable application fee
  • Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
  • Current professional resume
  • Typewritten statement of professional objectives
    • Provide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).
  • Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

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