Gain in-depth knowledge of supply chain management, network relationship integration, quality and process methods and project management. Get up-to-speed with lean management strategies and Six-Sigma techniques so you can apply theory in service of day-to-day processes and procedures. Students pursuing this certificate will cultivate a more focused career path with strengths in managing logistics, sourcing, quality and waste reduction. Learn more at usd.edu/online-oscm.
BADM 592 - Topics in Business (C) 1 to 3 cr (3 credit hours required; must be related to operations or supply chain management and approved by Graduate Program Coordinator)
Students need to meet prerequisite requirements to be eligible for the advanced courses in this certificate program. These courses include undergraduate coursework in production and operations management (required for program) and statistics (required if students wish to take DSCI 727), and marketing (required for DSCI 527). The Beacom School of Business offers these courses both as online undergraduate courses and online graduate-level foundations courses. Challenge exams are also available.
General Application Requirements
Completed application
$35 application fee
Official transcripts*
Letters of recommendation*
Statement of purpose
Resume/CV*
*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. This list is not all-inclusive, to view specific program requirements and submission deadlines, follow the “Admissions Information” hyperlink at the top of this page OR visit the specific program/dept. page found here: link.usd.edu/grad-catalog
State Authorization- It Matters Where You Live
If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.