Technology advancements now allow companies to collect massive amounts of data. With so much raw data, businesses urgently need analytics tools that allow them to effectively analyze and act upon these data to help them identify opportunities and risks and to optimize business processes.
The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics is designed for people who want to systematically use data to drive evidenced-based decision making in supply chain management settings.
Quick Facts
Locations
Two in-person campus locations:
UConn Graduate Business Learning Center
100 Constitution Plaza
Hartford, CT 06103
1 University Place
Stamford, CT 06901
Two in-person campus locations:
UConn Graduate Business Learning Center
100 Constitution Plaza
Hartford, CT 06103
1 University Place
Stamford, CT 06901
Length
Four courses (12 credits)Term
Fall, Spring, SummerCourse Fees
Commensurate with MSBAPM course feesRequired Courses
The Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics requires 12 credits as follows:
OPIM 5110. Operations Management
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open to MBA and MSBAPM students, others with consent. Not open to students who have passed or are currently enrolled in OPIM 5184.
Grading Basis: Graded
An operations manager is concerned with designing, operating and controlling a system for producing goods and services. Design decisions include selecting a process technology, organizing jobs, selecting vendors, and developing the location and layout of facilities. Operating the system involves planning and scheduling work and material flow, controlling quality, and managing inventories. General systems concepts and models are developed and applied. Topics include process flow analysis, inventory systems, waiting line analysis, quality design, capacity resource planning, project management, and integrating operations with the firm's strategic plans.
OPIM 5111. Supply Chain Analytics
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to MBA, MSBAPM, and Advanced Business Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics students, others with consent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Managing supply chains is a complex and challenging task, given the current business trends of expanding product variety, globalization and digitalization of business, and ever changing customer expectations for fast and on-time delivery. To make right and timely decisions in the era of big data, an increasing number of companies have started to apply data analytics in supply chain management. A recent Accenture survey reveals that the use of data analytics has successfully helped companies improve customer service, reduce reaction time to supply chain issues, increase supply chain efficiency, and drive greater integration across the supply chain. This course will introduce the concepts and methods related to the design, planning, control, and coordination of supply chains with a focus on the applications of data analytics in supply chain management. The course consists of various components: lectures, case studies and a simulation game. In lectures, we introduce theoretical frameworks and useful analytical models. In case studies, we analyze supply chain issues under real-world business scenarios. In the simulation game, you will (virtually) manage a supply chain of fruit juice.
OPIM 5112. Strategic Sourcing
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to MBA, MSBAPM, and Advanced Business Certificate in Business Analytics students, others with consent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Sourcing (or purchasing) has evolved as a strategic function that affects firms' ability to meet customer needs and their competitive advantages in today's global business environment. It refers to the collaborative and structured process of acquiring goods and services from suppliers, along with the function of managing suppliers, to achieve desired supply chain performance. This course introduces the framework and fundamental concepts in sourcing, as well as the tools to effectively manage the strategic sourcing process.
OPIM 5113. Distribution and Logistics
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to MBA, MSBAPM, and Advanced Business Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics students, others with consent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Economic globalization has increased the criticality of distribution, transportation, and logistics operations for the global supply chain. A calamity in any part of a distribution system, including transportation of raw materials, warehousing, delivery of finished goods, etc., can lead to costly repercussions such as supply shortages, revenue losses and customer dissatisfaction. An efficient and effective distribution and logistics system is vital to the success of businesses as it bridges temporal and geographical gaps between production and consumption. The recent development of e-commerce and customers' increased awareness of sustainability have posed new challenges in distribution and logistics strategies. Introduces concepts related to the global supply chain and distribution strategies, transportation and logistics planning, and warehouse operations. Emphasis on quantitative methods and analytics tools for the design of distribution network, transportation planning, and logistics operations.
Application
Admission Requirements
- An undergraduate degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year program at an accredited university or college
- A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 for either all four years or for the last two years
- Resume and Personal Statement
- GMAT/GRE scores optional
- English proficiency (waiver policy)
Process
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
Please review the Application Instructions before starting your application.