Supply Chain Management
Overview
Gain expertise in the growing field of Supply Chain Management through an innovative online programme consisting of five courses and a final capstone exam. The MicroMasters® Programme in Supply Chain from MITx is an advanced, professional, graduate-level foundation in Supply Chain Management. It represents the equivalent of 1 semester's worth of coursework at MIT.
The MicroMasters® Credential will showcase your understanding of supply chain analytics, design, technology, dynamics and end-to-end supply chain management. Build on the credential and take advantage of a great opportunity to be accepted into the #1 ranked supply chain management Masters Degree programme for a fraction of the cost.
The Supply Chain Management MicroMasters® Programme from the prestigious Thunderbird School of Global Management includes the following courses:
Supply Chain Analytics
Master and apply the core methodologies used in supply chain analysis and modelling, including statistics, regression, optimisation and probability – part of the MITx Supply Chain Management MicroMasters® Credential.
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Supply Chain Fundamentals
Learn fundamental concepts for logistics and supply chain management from both analytical and practical perspectives – part of the MITx MicroMasters® Credential in Supply Chain Management.
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Supply Chain Design
Learn how to design and optimise the physical, financial, and information flows of a supply chain to enhance business performance – part of the MITx MicroMasters® Credential in Supply Chain Management.
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Supply Chain Dynamics
Learn how to manage and harness the dynamics and interactions between firms and entities within a supply chain – part of the MITx Supply Chain Management MicroMasters® Credential.
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Supply Chain Technology and Systems
Learn how technology is used in supply chain systems from fundamental concepts to innovative applications – part of the MITx Supply Chain Management MicroMasters® Credential.
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Supply Chain Comprehensive Exam
Take the Comprehensive Exam in Supply Chain Management to earn the MITx MicroMasters® credential.
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Start Date
27 March 2019
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Fee
R15591
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Institution
MITx
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Programme Duration
13 weeks
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Language
English
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Estimated Effort
8 to 12 hours per week
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Courses
5 courses
Start Dates
- To apply core methodologies (probability, statistics, optimisation) used in supply chain modelling and analysis.
- To understand and use fundamental models to make trade-offs between forecasting, inventory, and transportation.
- To design supply chain networks as well as financial and information flows.
- To understand how supply chains act as systems and interact.
- How technology is used within supply chains; from fundamentals to packaged software systems.
- End to end supply chain management.
Upon successful completion of PearsonX and edX® requirements, participants will earn the following certificates:
- MicroMasters®
- Supply Chain Management positions growing at nearly 270,000 opportunities per year (source: Fortune and Materials Handling Institute).
- Greater demand for Supply Chain professionals than supply – 6 to 8 management positions available per applicant (source: Fortune and Materials Handling Institute).
- Exciting career opportunities as a Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Analyst, Purchasing Manager, Consultant and more (source: Fortune and Materials Handling Institute).
- Median salary $80,000 per year (source: Fortune and Materials Handling Institute).
