Why ODU for Supply Chain Management?

ODU is the only U.S. university that offers maritime and supply chain management undergraduate and graduate programs. We work with organizations to offer students career connections and opportunities both locally and around the world.

This program is designed to help working professionals advance their careers in supply chain management. You can earn your certificate in as little as two semesters and earn 12 credits that also count toward a master’s degree in Maritime Trade and Supply Chain Management.

The program consists of four graduate courses that expose you to:

  • supply chain management and logistics,
  • strategic sourcing and supply management,
  • emerging technologies (automation, AI, blockchain) and
  • transportation and distribution center management.

When you complete this program, you will be prepared for leadership positions in logistics, transportation, imports/exports, shipping, warehousing, and more.

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Program Overview

Total
12 Credit Hours

This certificate includes four courses in:

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing Management
  • Supply Chain 4.0: Technologies & Innovations
  • Warehousing, Distribution and Material Management

If you decide to pursue our master's in Maritime Trade and Supply Chain Management, these 12 credits can count toward the master's degree.

The certificate courses are asynchronous in an eight-week accelerated format. You can take two courses (one at a time) in each 16-week semester, potentially completing the certificate in less than one year.

You will access course materials and complete assignments online. The instructor may schedule specific deadlines for assignments or specific times to take exams.

Total
12 Credit Hours

This certificate includes four courses in:

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing Management
  • Supply Chain 4.0: Technologies & Innovations
  • Warehousing, Distribution and Material Management

If you decide to pursue our master's in Maritime Trade and Supply Chain Management, these 12 credits can count toward the master's degree.

The certificate courses are asynchronous in an eight-week accelerated format. You can take two courses (one at a time) in each 16-week semester, potentially completing the certificate in less than one year.

You will access course materials and complete assignments online. The instructor may schedule specific deadlines for assignments or specific times to take exams.

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$620 per credit hour*
Out-of-state Students
$642 per credit hour

Rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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Careers in Supply Chain Management

Graduates of our graduate certificate in supply chain management are prepared to advance their careers in logistics, procurement, and operations across diverse industries, with skills aligned to the growing demand for automation and AI-driven supply chains.

Logisticians
Growth
19.3%
Median Salary
$79,400
Supply Chain Managers
Growth
9.0%
Median Salary
$99,200
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Growth
9.0%
Median Salary
$99,200
General and Operations Managers
Growth
5.8%
Median Salary
$101,280
Logistics Analysts
Growth
19.3%
Median Salary
$79,400
Purchasing Managers
Growth
5.1%
Median Salary
$136,380

ODUGlobal Graduate Admissions Team

Elaine Ross, Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions

Contact us at globalgradadmit@odu.edu about admission requirements, deadlines, or anything else you need to know about the application process!

Angel Baker
Angel Baker
Applications Coordinator
globalgradadmit@odu.edu
Angela Schlender
Angela Schlender
Applications Coordinator
globalgradadmit@odu.edu

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To take this certificate, you'll apply to ODU as a non-degree seeking graduate student. You must include a resume as part of the application.

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