Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

No, unfortunately not at this time. But if you apply for the Master of Supply Chain Management at Rutgers Business School, this specialization will increase your chances of getting admitted.

What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

You will have mastery of advanced-level supply chain concepts and be ready to solve-real life SCM problems.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Supply Chain Excellence

Specialization - 5 course series

Supply Chain Excellence

Course 113 hours4.7 (471 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Supply chain leaders manage products, information, and finances to create an efficient, effective supply chain. With this online certificate program, you’ll study at the graduate level to gain the knowledge you need to advance in your career.

You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the three distinct flows that create supply chain excellence in any company. Learn from lectures, readings, discussions and quizzes designed by faculty from the Department of Supply Chain Management at Rutgers University. You’ll also benefit from graded feedback from the instructor and live sessions with groups of high-caliber peers. This course will provide you with an introduction and head-start to the Supply Chain Excellence MasterTrack.

Skills you'll gain

Supply Chain Management, Financial Statements, Working Capital, Project Implementation, Business Metrics, Emerging Technologies, Logistics Management, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain Systems, and Inventory Management System

Sourcing Excellence

Course 222 hours4.8 (24 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Supply Chains are made up of a network of companies from the initial raw materials to the ultimate consumer of the finished product. Within this network of companies, there are three ongoing flows: products, information, and finances. To properly understand and manage the supply chain, you need to understand all the flows. If you do not consider all of the flows, you will miss opportunities or sub-optimize parts of the supply chain.

The second of five courses in this specialization will focus on Sourcing Excellence. You will learn how the inbound flow of products, information, and finances into the company facilitates the supply chain. It will consist of four modules, which will cover the following topics: core sourcing elements; inbound information flow; supply chain financing; and finally the capstone case study. You will have lectures, readings, and discussions with your peers for each topic, as well as a practice quiz in each lesson. At the end of each module, you can put your knowledge to the test and take a graded quiz. The Capstone Analysis module contains a real-life case analysis, as well as a supply chain management project that will enable you to be an expert on a company of your choosing.

Skills you'll gain

Forecasting, Inventory Management System, Supplier Management, Procurement, Product Quality (QA/QC), Payment Processing, Materials Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Cash Management, Business Process Reengineering, and Strategic Sourcing

Operations Excellence

Course 317 hours4.8 (29 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Supply Chains are made up of a network of companies from the initial raw materials to the ultimate consumer of the finished product. Within this network of companies, there are three ongoing flows: products, information, and finances. To properly understand and manage the supply chain, you need to understand all the flows. If you do not consider all of the flows, you will miss opportunities or sub-optimize parts of the supply chain.

The third of five courses in this specialization will focus on Operations Excellence. You will learn how the internal flow of products, information, and finances into the company facilitates the supply chain. It will consist of four modules, which will cover the following topics: internal product flow; internal information flow; internal financial performance; and finally the capstone case study. You will have lectures, readings, and discussions with your peers for each topic, as well as a practice quiz in each lesson. At the end of each module, you can put your knowledge to the test and take a graded quiz. The Capstone Analysis module contains a real-life case analysis, as well as a supply chain management project that will enable you to be an expert on a company of your choosing.

Skills you'll gain

Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Inventory Management System, Working Capital, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Efficiency, Logistics, Complex Problem Solving, Financial Analysis, Internal Communications, Lean Six Sigma, Business Operations, and Analysis

Logistics Excellence

Course 414 hours4.7 (63 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Supply Chains are made up of a network of companies from the initial raw materials to the ultimate consumer of the finished product. Within this network of companies, there are three ongoing flows: products, information, and finances. To properly understand and manage the supply chain, you need to understand all the flows. If you do not consider all of the flows, you will miss opportunities or sub-optimize parts of the supply chain.

The fourth of five courses in this specialization will focus on Logistics Excellence. You will learn how the outbound flow of products, information, and finances into the company facilitates the supply chain. It will consist of four modules, which will cover the following topics: core logistics elements; logistics information systems; logistics finance; and finally the capstone case study. You will have lectures, readings, and discussions with your peers for each topic, as well as a practice quiz in each lesson. At the end of each module, you can put your knowledge to the test and take a graded quiz. The Capstone Analysis module contains a real-life case analysis, as well as a supply chain management project that will enable you to be an expert on a company of your choosing.

Skills you'll gain

Inventory and Warehousing, Warehouse Management, Logistics, Transportation Management, Cash Flows, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Supplier Relationship Management, Complex Problem Solving, Logistics Management, Order Fulfillment, and Relationship Management

Supply Chain Excellence Capstone

Course 516 hours4.8 (18 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Supply Chains are made up of a network of companies from the initial raw materials to the ultimate consumer of the finished product. Within this network of companies, there are three ongoing flows: products, information, and finances. To properly understand and manage the supply chain, you need to understand all the flows. If you do not consider all of the flows, you will miss opportunities or sub-optimize parts of the supply chain.

The last of five courses in this specialization is a capstone. You will have the opportunity to show what you learned and apply it to your Supply Chain Excellence project. It will consist of four modules, which will cover the following topics: product flow strategy; information flow strategy; how to use the supply chain to create financial success; and finally, the capstone case study. You will have lectures, readings, and discussions with your peers for each topic, as well as a practice quiz in each lesson. At the end of each module, you can put your knowledge to the test and take a graded quiz. The Capstone Analysis module contains a real-life case analysis that will enable you to be an expert on a company of your choosing.

Skills you'll gain

Change Management, Process Mapping, Supply Chain Management, Case Studies, IT Management, Logistics, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Product Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Supply Chain Planning, Information Systems, Financial Analysis, Organizational Change, and Financial Statements

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Instructor

Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D.

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

17 Courses414,365 learners

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Frequently asked questions

It will take about 20 weeks to complete the entire specialization.

You should have a background in supply chain management, either by taking and introductory specialization such as Supply Chain Management, via a University course or work experience.

Yes, the specialization is built on that.

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