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Supply Management

Practical information and techniques to solve real supply challenges.

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About the Supply Management Program

Best Practices for Supply Chain Management

Today's Purchasing and Supply Management professionals, as a member of the management team, will be expected to guide their company through the evaluation and deployment of contemporary best practices to solve supply issues that go well beyond the simple buying transaction.

The Specialized Certificate in Supply Management is intended to help individuals with responsibility for buying goods and services in research, healthcare, public service, retail and manufacturing environments to keep abreast of contemporary solutions in this dynamic field. The program is beneficial for participants who currently have supply responsibility and wish to advance their career, as well as those individuals who want to explore this profession as a new career.

Coursework emphasizes the practical information and techniques needed to solve real supply issues. Students will learn underlying theories, how to apply the latest research findings, then to develop solutions, just as they would in their workplaces, through vigorous discussion and consensus building. Students quickly learn the value of their own experiences and the power of consensus-based decisions through case studies.

Program curriculum is recognized by the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) as a basic primer for Supply Management professionals, and the principles reviewed can help you to prepare for ISM's professional certification.

Contact: SupplyManagement@ucsd.edu
Online, Live Online
6-9 months
Must complete within five years.
$2,800
A combined Project Management Certificate incurs an additional fee.

Required Courses

Who it's designed for

Our Supply Chain Management Certificate is designed for professionals looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field of supply chain management. This certificate program provides the knowledge and tools necessary to manage and optimize supply chains effectively across various industries.This program is ideal for:

  • Current Supply Chain Professionals: Seeking to advance their careers and gain deeper insights into supply chain strategies and operations.
  • Aspiring Supply Chain Managers: Individuals aiming to enter the supply chain field and build a strong foundation in the principles and practices of supply chain management.
  • Career Changers: Professionals from other industries who wish to transition into supply chain management roles.
  • Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: Looking to optimize their supply chain processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

 

How to Apply

This certificate requires an application before taking any courses. There will be a $0.00 fee to apply to this program. Students will be required to pay a $95.00 fee upon acceptance to start their certificate program.

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For detailed information, please contact our Business, Professional & Legal Programs department.

Supply Management
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Required Courses

Complete all three.

Electives

Choose any one from this group or the Process Improvement Elective Options

Process Improvement Elective Options

Selecting a Lean Six Sigma course satisfies the Supply Management elective requirement and earns you a second credential as a LSS Practioner.

Program Collaboration

Veterans Education Benefits 

You may use any of the following VA Education Benefits at UC San Diego Extended Studies: Visit: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/veterans; or contact unex-veterans@ucsd.edu  for help with applying your benefits to this program. 

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act 

UC San Diego Extended Studies is an approved training provider for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Displaced or disadvantaged workers may be eligible for federal assistance. UC San Diego Extension cannot approve students for this funding or counsel you on your eligibility. To find out what funding is available and to determine your eligibility, please contact one of the following: San Diego Workforce Partnership - workforce.org/career-centers EDD - www.edd.ca.gov Once you are approved, please email unex-workforce@ucsd.edu  to finalize your paperwork.  

International Programs 

Through a collaboration between Project Management and the International Program, you can combine this certificate with a one-quarter certificate, making it three quarters in total. This allows you to apply for Optional Practical Training to gain hands-on experience in a U.S. company. Visit: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/veterans  or contact ipinfo@ucsd.edu  for applying your to this program. 

Project Management Package Options

Pathway One: Project Management Program | 6-9 Months | $4,400

We understand the need for flexibility in achieving your education and career goals. While our traditional program allows you to design your own path over a longer timeframe, our structured program offers a clear roadmap to complete your studies online within nine months. By enrolling, you’ll receive a $500 discount on tuition and fees.

Project Management + Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | 9 Months | $5,800

Combine your project management expertise with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training to enhance your process improvement skills and quality control. This package offers the flexibility to study online from home, with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt available online or in-class. Enroll now and save $500 on tuition and fees.

Project Management + Lean Six Sigma Green & Black Belt | 12 Months | $8,600

Achieve the pinnacle of Lean Six Sigma training by integrating it with Project Management. This comprehensive package includes both Green and Black Belt credentials and equips you with advanced tools to apply to real projects, potentially saving $100k in annual costs. Study Project Management courses online, while Lean Six Sigma can be completed live online or in-class. Benefit from a $500 discount on tuition and fees.

For more information, please contact us at projectmanagement@ucsd.edu.


 

Lean Six Sigma & Supply Chain

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt* are electives in the Supply Management Program:

  • Collaborate with Master Black Belt instructors and peers on real-life and simulated projects
  • In-class program provides hands-on mentorship on a project from your organization with a minimum annual savings goal of $40k for Green Belt and $100k for Black Belt.
  • Earn an additional certificate in addition to Supply Management.

 *Students who successfully complete the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt program can apply earned units to the Supply Management program, satisfying all of the elective units required for the certificate.


For more information about how to join one of our Lean Six Sigma courses, please contact ProcessPrograms@ucsd.edu.

I gained both personally and professionally. At work, I am able to apply new strategies to improve partnerships with suppliers and engineers and offer better support to customers. I am better prepared to negotiate and know which strategies to follow or contracts to use in order to successfully manage certain projects.

Personally, I had a lot of fun and met amazing people and quality instructors who have helped guide our career paths.

- Catalina Ciobanu, Sourcing Specialist | Qualcomm

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FAQs

Yes! Students can take this program fully online in the convenience of your home or office. All of the required courses and most of the electives can be completed in a fully online environment. Some elective options also have traditional in-class formats as well. For online courses, all assignments, tests and quizzes can be completed online.
We recommend applying to the certificate prior to starting the program. However, all classes are open to the public and you may enroll in individual courses without joining the certificate program. This is great for working professionals who may just want to pick up specific skills.

By applying to the certificate, you ensure all coursework you complete will count toward the certificate program and you will receive regular updates and reminders from program advisors to help keep you on track.

If you have already taken some courses in the program, but not yet applied to the certificate, it is not too late. You may apply to the certificate and have past coursework counted toward the program requirement provided it was completed within the past five years and you received a grade of C- or better.
To enroll into a class, click on the class link in the matrix and that will take you to that class page. There you can find the start date for that course, and you can click on “Add to Cart” which will lead you to complete the registration/payment process.
The online courses are asynchronous: they have a start and end date but all the lessons are uploaded on Canvas, our online learning management system, so you can learn at your own pace. However, please be aware that you may have weekly assignments, quizzes, or tests that are due on specific dates.
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  • Please click here for information about Veteran’s Benefits.
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) funds are limited to degree programs only, and cannot be used for courses or certificate fees at UCSD Diego Division of Extended Studies.
When you have paid your certificate fee and successfully completed all program requirements, you will need to request an audit by Student Services. To request an audit:
  • In your My Extension account, click on “My Courses.”
  • On the right side of the page under “My Certificates,” click on the name of the certificate.
  • On the right side of the page under “Tools,” click on “Request Certificate Audit.”
  • Complete and submit the form that appears.
Once you have formally submitted your audit request, your certificate will be mailed to the address we have on file for you within ten business days.
You may take a course for one of three options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass, or Not for Credit. If you are taking a course towards a certificate you must complete your courses for credit (i.e. Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade) and receive a C-/Pass or higher grade. Grades below a C-, No Pass, and Not for Credit will not count towards certificate requirements.
Our classes post to our website and become open for enrollment approximately two months prior to the new quarter starting. If you’d like to get an email reminder you can sign up for our newsletter(s) in My Extension, under the “Preferences” tab.
The refund deadline for courses in this program is typically 3 days after the start of the course. This allows you to enroll in a course and participate in the first class meeting to determine if the course is a good fit. Then, if needed, either you may either transfer your enrollment to a different course or submit a drop request by emailing Student Services at unex-reg@ucsd.edu. The exact refund deadline for each section is listed in the section notes on the course page in our website, and you can also find it in My Extension by clicking on “My Courses” and then the name of the course.
If you have enrolled at least three days before the course begins, you will have access starting on the first day of class. You should receive an email from Student Services with instructions for how to login to the course. If you have enrolled on or after the start date of the course, you will have access to the course within one business day.
 

You will have access to the online Canvas course on the official start date of the class/exam/info session.  Access will be available at 12:01am Pacific Time.

Enrollment to online classes can take up to 24 hours to process and sync up to our online platform, Canvas. For example, if a class started on Tuesday and that is the day a student enrolled, they will likely not have full access to the class until 24 hours later on Wednesday.

Advisory Board

Homero Escandon, CSCP-F, CPIM, CLTD-F, LSSMBB, PMP, CPDW, CSQP

President
ASCM San Diego Chapter

Andy Lamb, CPM

Director, Supply Chain Management
Rutland Regional Medical Center

Hyoduk Shin, PhD

Faculty Director, Institute for Supply Chain Excellence
Rady School of Management

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