Executive Education Programs
The following is a list of courses, degree programs, and other opportunities for professional development at leading universities around the world and online. If you would like to see your institution listed, please contact Associate Editor Sean Murphy at sean.murphy@reedbusiness.com.
Colleges and Universities
Arizona State University
Center for Executive and Professional Development
W.P. Carey School of Business
Tempe, AZ
480-965-7579
Supplier Management and Negotiation (online)
January 18 through February 21, 2010
Operations and Supply Chain Management (online)
March 1 through April 11, 2010
Supply Chain Design and Cost Management (online)
March 8 through April 11, 2010
Strategic Procurement (online)
April 19 through May 30, 2010
Logistics in Supply Chains (online)
June 7 through July 18, 2010
University of Arkansas
Sam M. Walton College of Business301 Business Building
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Undergraduate: (479)575-4622
Graduate: (479)575-2851
The Marketing and Logistics Department at Walton College offers a B.S. in Business Administration (Transportation and Logistics Major) and a B.S. in International Business (Logistics Concentration). Also operates the SCM Research Center and RFID Research Center.
Brigham Young University
Marriott School
University offers a BS in Global Supply Chain Management. Coursework is designed to prepare students for managerial positions in manufacturing and service industries in the areas of purchasing, operations, logistics, customer service and supply chain management.
Columbia Business School
Strategic Problem Solving (SPS): Developing High-Impact Strategies Using the Toolkit of Top-Tier Strategy Consulting Firms (April 27-29)
The course is designed to equip managers from all enterprises with the skills needed to become more effective at analyzing and resolving strategic problems for their respective organization and/or clients during economic downturns and boom periods.
Cranfield University School of Management
Cranfield, United Kingdom
44-011-1234-758102
University offers an MSc in Logistics and
Supply Chain Management. Two modes of study are offered: Full time
programs (11 months) and Executive (part-time) programs, which are
two-year modular programs.
Georgia Institute of Technology
Supply Chain and Logisitics InstituteRoom 203, Groseclose Building
765 Ferst Drive, NW
Atlanta, Ga. 30332-0205
(404)894-2343
Professional Education — On-Campus Courses
Supply Chain Innovation Series (SCIS)
- Supply Chain Reengineering, April 27-29, 2010
- Global Supply Chain Strategy, June 8-10, 2010
- Supply Chain Management Technology, July 27-30, 2010
- Reengineering Your Warehouse, September 20-21, 2010
- FinListics: Financial-Supply Chain Management, October 25-26, 2010
- Warehouse/Distribution Center Layout, November 3-5, 2010
A comprehensive series of focused topics in two-day to four-day seminar/workshop format, taught by recognized experts from the academic and consulting communities recognized for their topical expertise and teaching skills. Each course counts as 2 points when earning the Supply Chain & Logistics Certificate.
Supply Chain Mangement Series (SCMS)
- World Class Logistics & Supply Chain Strategy WEBCAST, February 8-12, 2010
- World Class Warehousing and Material Handling, March 16-19, 2010 & online
- World Class Inventory Planning & Management, May 4-7, 2010 & online
- World Class Transportation & Distribution, July 20-23, 2010 in Orlando & online
- World Class Logistics & Supply Chain Strategy, November 16-19, 2010 & online
- Logistics Performance, Cost and Value Measures , August 17-20, 2010
The four "World-Class" courses are a set of four four-day courses developed and taught by Dr. Ed Frazelle. Each course includes lectures, breakout sessions, and a facility tour. Each course counts as 2 points when earning the Supply Chain & Logistics Certificate or can be taken individually.
Lean Supply Chain Professional Series (LSCPS)
- Building the Lean Supply Chain Problem Solver, Feb. 2-4, 2010 or August 10-12, 2010
- Building the Lean Supply Chain Professional, March 9-11, 2010 or Sept. 14-16, 2010
- Building the Lean Supply Chain Leader, April 13-15, 2010 or October 19-21, 2010
The Lean Supply Chain Professional Series is comprised of three courses that make up the Lean Supply Chain Professional Certificate, a results-based certificate program designed to focus on problem identification and problem solving at the root cause. During the certificate program, participants complete two take-home projects that focus on applying lessons learned during the course. At the start of the next course in the series, participants report their project findings. Take all three and earn the Georgia Tech Lean Supply Chain Professional Certificate.
How the Supply Chain & Logistics Certificate Works
- Take a minimum of 8 points worth of courses over 6 years and earn this certificate
- Live, Online and Webcasts all count as 2 points
- Save when you sign up and prepay! See special Certificate price on reverse side for all applicable 2-point courses.
Note: Building the Lean Supply Chain Professional and Building the Lean Supply Chain Leader courses do not count toward this certificate. It should also be noted that participants qualify for the Supply Chain & Logistic Certificate by successfully completing the four SCMS on-line courses or by a combination of on-campus and on-line SCL courses meeting the above requirements.
How the Lean Supply Chain Professional Certificate Works
Take all three courses in the Lean series to receive your certificate:
- Building the Lean Supply Chain Problem Solver
- Building the Lean Supply Chain Professional
- Building the Lean Supply Chain Leader
Save when you sign up and prepay for all three Lean Courses!
EMIL (Executive Masters International Logistics) Program
The EMIL Program prepares executives from the world's leading companies to face a multitude of global logistics and supply chain issues by teaching them to design creative logistics solutions while expanding their network of international government, industry and academic contacts.
This unique 18-month masters program keeps key employees on-the-job while teaching them practical techniques for decreasing logistics costs and improving supply chain efficiencies across the globe.
Golden Gate University
Edward S. Ageno School of Business
415-442-6500
Golden Gate University offers undergraduate and graduate certifications in operations and supply chain management.
Indiana University Kelly School of Business
877-785-4713
Kelley Direct at Indiana University offers an MS in Global Supply Chain Management. This online graduate program can be completed in 15 months.
University of Liverpool
Laureate Online Education B.V.
De Entree 11-13
1101 BH Amsterdam Z.O.
The Netherlands
+31 (0)20-713-0000
info@ohecampus.com
Offers a 1- to 6-year MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management program online. Core modules include Operations Management, Logistics and International Trade, Business Analysis and Assessment, Total Quality Management, and Lean Thinking.
University of Maryland
R.H. Smith College of Business
301-405-2189
The R.H. Smith College of Business offers executive education programs through the Supply Chain Management Center.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL)
617-258-7267
MIT'S CTL offers a four-day program for supply chain executives that combines hands-on management exercises, case studies and highly interactive sessions. The course presents useful tools, models, and business processes for supply chain management, explores new ideas in supply chain integration and demonstrates how excellence in supply chain management yields business success.
University of Michigan
Ross School of Business
734-763-7804
The Ross School offers a one-year Master in Supply Chain Management degree. Also offers an executive education course in Supply Chain Design and Execution for Global Markets.
Michigan State University
Broad College of Business
517-355-8377
MSU offers an undergraduate major in supply chain management, two MS programs, and two PhD programs in SCM. Also offers an MBA with supply chain concentration. Executive education includes a range of open enrollment programs and customized logistics seminars.
North Carolina State University
College of Management919-515-5560
N.C. State offers undergraduate studies in Operations & Supply Chain concentration. The university's Supply Chain Resource Cooperative also provides a wealth of educational resources.
Northeastern University
College of Business Administration866-890-0347 x3510
Northeastern offers an MBA degree with supply chain concentration, plus a Certificate program in SCM. Also offers an online MBA degree program with an emphasis in Operations and Supply Chain Management (via five specialized, elective courses).
Northwestern University
Kellogg School of Management847-467-7020
SCM--Strategy and Planning for Effective Operations
February 23-26, 2010
June 6-9, 2010
Ohio State University
Fisher College of Business
614-292-8808
Ohio State offers undergraduate, masters and PhD programs in supply chain/logistics as well as executive education programs. Fisher College of Business and College of Engineering also jointly offer a new specialized program, Masters in Business Logistics Engineering (MBLE).
Penn State University
Smeal College of Business
814-865-3435
Applying Lean Principles Across the Supply Chain
June 7-11, 2010
Designing and Leading Competitive Supply Chains
April 18-23, 2010
Essentials of Supply Chain Management
March 29-April 2, 2010
Processes and Tools for Supply Chain Success
May 17-21, 2010
Achieving Supply Chain Transformation
March 22-26, 2010
Developing World-Class Supply Chain Collaboration
February 22-25, 2010
Building Global Supply Chains for Competitive Advantage
April 27-30, 2010
Rice University
Jones Graduate School of Business
(713) 348-6060
Executive education program offers a wide range of open enrollment and custom programs.
Riverside Community College
Our College offers a certificate and degree program which includes the following courses:
- Principles of Logistics
- Purchasing Management
- Freight Claims
- Logistics Contracts
- Transportation and Traffic Management
- Warehouse Management
- Inventory Management
- Computerized Logistics
- International Logistics
Rutgers University
Center for Supply Chain Management
(973) 353-1169
The Rutgers Center for Supply Chain Management offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs in supply chain and logistics. Also offers MBA with a concentration in supply chain management.
Shippensburg University
John L. Grove College of Business
1871 Old Main drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
Logistics Track Required Courses:
MKT349 Logistics Management
MKT350 Transportation Industry Theory & Practice
SCM370 Supply Chain Management
SCM390 Strategic Warehouse Management
Electives (Choose 2):
SCM315 Strategic Procurement
SCM355 Quality Management and Continuous Improvement
SCM380 Data Mining for Supply Chain Mgt.
GEO202 Geographic Information Systems
MGT340 Human Resource Administration
MGT342 Managing Organizational Relations
MGT470 International Management
MKT315 Sales Management
MKT342 Business to Business Marketing & Analysis
MKT370 Services Marketing
ISM400 Integrated Project Management
Supply Chain Management Track Required Courses:
MKT349 Logistics Management
SCM315 Strategic Procurement
SCM355 Quality Management & Continuous Improvement
SCM370 Supply Chain Management
SCM380 Data Mining for Supply Chain Management
Electives (Choose 2):
MKT342 Business to Business Marketing & Analysis
MKT370 Service Marketing
MGT340 Human Resource Administration
MGT470 International Management
ISM400 Integrated Project Management
SCM390 Strategic Warehouse Management
University of San Diego
School of Business Administration
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110-2492
(619) 260-4600
ISM-Approved Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MS-SCM)
The MS-SCM is a Web-based program that emphasizes a community of learners, limits cohort size and incorporates company-related projects to ensure that participants receive an educational experience relevant to their specific career objectives.
The MS-SCM consists of two Phases, each requiring a year for completion. Students attend only three on-campus sessions per Phase. The remainder of the work is done online via our online learning system.
Cohorts for this 36-unit program are typically scheduled to begin in the fall and spring. Applications are now being accepted.
Please contact us for an informational interview or to talk with current students, alumni, and faculty.
University of San Francisco
800-609-4196
USF offers an online interactive Master Certificate program for Supply Chain Management.
Stanford University
Graduate School of Business 650-724-6301
The Graduate School of Business is offering a new program "Strategies and Leadership in Supply Chains". Program is designed for executives who have strategic responsibilities for SCM, manufacturing, operations, logistics, distribution or procurement.
Syracuse University
Whitman School of Management
315-443-3751
The Whitman School offers B.S., MBA, and PhD programs in Supply Chain Management. Focus areas: demand management, inventory control, risk sharing, supply chain planning, information flows, transportation, production management and global b-to-b marketing. Six Sigma training also offered.
University of Tennessee
College of Business Administration
865-974-5001
The Integrated Supply Chain Management Program gives students a better understanding of the complexities and interrelationships among the supply chain areas of demand planning, customer relationship management, operations, logistics, lean management and resource/financial management. Program is composed of six, two-and-one-half day courses. Taught by UT's internationally renowned faculty, these courses consistently have been ranked among the best in the field. Courses are offered up to twice per year.
Texas A&M University
Mays Business School
979-845-1616
The Mays Business School offers a Supply Chain Management major as part of its BBA in Information & Operations Management.
Walden University
866-492-5336
Offers online management programs including a
PhD in Applied Management and Decision Science, an MBA, M.S. and B.S.
in Information Systems and a B.S. in Business Administration.
University of Wisconsin/Madison
Executive Education Center
608-441-7357
Supply Chain Leadership
March 8-10, 2010
June 21-23, 2010
Supply Chain Optimization
May 10-11, 2010
Supply Chain Collaboration
October 21-22, 2010
The World Academy
908-354-7746
The Academy provides training programs and seminars in all phases of export/import logistics, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), letters of credit, communications, harmonized tariff schedules and INCO terms.
Professional Associations
APICS (The Association for Operations Management)
800-444-2742
APICS offers two certification programs, national and regional conferences, online events and self-study programs.
CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals)
630-574-0985
CSCMP's global conference brings together thousands of supply chain professionals from all over the world to exchange ideas and share knowledge. Also conducts local roundtables across the country and the globe, and offers a variety of supply chain Webinars. CSCMP's Online University offers members and potential members easy access to the latest in logistics and supply chain management. Upcoming events include:
Strategic Supply Chain Management Workshop
Lombard, Illinois
February 10-11, 2010
Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management Workshop
Lombard, Illinois
March 8-9, 2010
Process Standards Workshop
Lombard, Illinois
May 13-14, 2010
ISM (Institute for Supply Management)
480-752-6276
ISM offers certification programs, seminars, professional development services and online courses for the supply management professional. Features an annual Conference and Educational Exhibit. Also provides in-depth research on supply management topics through affiliation with CAPS Research.
NITL (National Industrial Transportation League)
703-524-5011
The League represents shippers in their dealings with various regulatory bodies. Provides educational forums, annual conferences and industry exhibitions through an annual Transcom event.
SIG (Sourcing Interests Group)
530- 582-8600
SIG provides summits, global regional conferences and web-based learning to enable members to network and build relationships.
Supply Chain Council
202-962-0440
Through the Supply Chain World conference, the Council provides a forum for supply chain and business executives to identify opportunities to improve financial and supply chain performance. Presents a benchmarking database by which companies can compare their supply chain performance to others; also offers training in the SCOR model.
TRB (Transportation Research Board)
202-334-2000
TRB is one of six major divisions of the National Research Council. This agency offers conferences, workshops, research and e-sessions to the transportation community.
VICS (Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions)
(609) 620-4590
Organization provides online education, workshops and a 3-day certification program. Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) is an initiative that highlights the importance of collaboration and the benefits of a demand driven supply chain. An Introduction to CPFR e-Education is designed to introduce students to CPFR concepts and demonstrate the benefits and synergy of CPFR with other company initiatives such as category management and sales and operating planning.
WERC (Warehousing Education & Research Council)
630-990-0001
WERC is a professional organization focused on warehouse management and its role in the supply chain. WERC offers seminar, conference sessions, e-learning opportunities and webcasts.
Private Firms
Accenture Supply Chain Academy
Accenture Supply Chain Academy offers huge library of supply chain courses online as well as certification programs.
