Supply Chain Management

Unique Features

• Advance your knowledge of designing, building, and managing supply chains from end to end.
• Tailor your learning by choosing electives that align with your goals, exploring topics such as sourcing or sustainability in greater depth.
• Deepen your learning with experience—through applied projects and real-world case studies.
• Access career guidance from expert counselors at Northeastern’s office of Employer Engagement and Career Design.
• Connect with the vibrant Northeastern learning community and grow your professional network.
• Build toward a future master’s degree at Northeastern by earning credits you can apply toward an eligible program.

Career Outlook

The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management is designed for current professionals in any industry who want a better strategic understanding of supply chains, and for current supply chain and logistics professionals who want to advance their skills.

Employers especially value the signature D’Amore-McKim emphasis on the role of data and technology in creating a competitive edge. Depending on your experience and available opportunities, you may be able to leverage your graduate certificate for a role with more influence on decision-making, a higher salary, or greater job security—or land a new position altogether. You may also consider applying credits earned toward an eligible master’s degree at Northeastern, such as the Part-Time MBA program.

Program Objectives

The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management helps professionals in any industry, including current logistics and supply chain professionals, grow their expertise in creating a competitive edge through efficiency and reduced costs. This flexible program builds your skill set and deepens your knowledge base in just four or five courses, giving you a valuable credential that you can leverage for a more senior role at your current job, use as a stepping stone toward a new position, or build the foundation for a future master’s degree at Northeastern.

The coursework covers the essentials of designing, building, and managing supply chains in a fast-moving digital landscape, with electives that offer deeper exploration of topics such as sourcing and sustainability.

Accreditation Information

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International—the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.