*Based on 2026–2027 Boston University tuition and fees.
Gain Practical Skills in Inventory Management, Procurement, and Global Supply Chains
Thanks to the impact of globalization, managing a modern supply chain means managing complex international networks—putting a premium on professionals who have the knowledge and capability to supervise and navigate these networks while exhibiting a solid command of supply chain terminology and logistical capacity.
According to the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), supply chain jobs—including high-tech roles in data analysis, cloud solutions, supply chain planning, and risk management—are projected to grow in line with the national average of 9 percent over the course of the next decade. In their 2021 career and salary survey, the ASCM found that one third of respondents reported finding a job in less than a month.
Available online as well as in a blended format, the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management is a course of study covering key operations management concepts and methods, as well as state-of-the-art tools used in the process of designing and managing global supply chains. Students in the program gain hands-on experience with a variety of qualitative and quantitative techniques used in the area of supply chain management. Through a curriculum that covers the essentials of operations management, global supply chains, strategic logistics management, international trade, and import/export operations, graduates of the program will be able to analyze business process flows and control streams of materials, information, and services across the supply chain of a corporation.
The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management is also available on campus in Boston. Learn more.
Curriculum
A total of four courses (16 units) is required, as follows*:
Certificate Required Courses
Plus two chosen from the following list:
Certificate Elective Courses
*Students who take MET AD 734 and meet certain performance standards will earn a Six Sigma Green Belt. Students who take both MET AD 519 and MET AD 734 and meet certain performance standards will earn a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Learn about application requirements for BU MET graduate degree and certificate programs.
How You Benefit from a Boston University Education
A BU credential can help lay the foundation for career advancement and personal success.
Benefit from a 24:1 average student-to-instructor ratio.
Work closely with highly qualified faculty who draw from active research and substantial professional achievements in areas such as global supply chains, operations management, logistics management, quality and production management, enterprise risk analytics, international business and trade, e-commerce, data mining, econometrics, and more.
Collaborate with professors and industrial practitioners in BU MET’s Decision Sciences Research Laboratory, while applying your analytical skills to solve current problems facing industrial organizations.
Experience BU’s advanced pedagogy in the online environment, such as video conferencing, live lectures and seminars, proctored assessments, access to proprietary software applications within virtual labs and cloud servers/technologies, creative learning, teamwork, and competitive games offered with the help of advanced business simulations.
Gain access to free, self-paced laboratories that prepare you for the analytical curriculum, such as MwAM: Mathematics with Applications in Management and SwAM: Statistics with Applications in Management.
All graduate students are automatically considered for merit scholarships during the application process and nominated based on eligibility. Learn more.
Rankings & Accreditations
#12 Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (Excluding MBA)
MET’s online master’s degrees in management are ranked #12 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Accredited member of AACSB International
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (through BU’s Questrom School of Business)
Six Sigma Certification
Supply Chain Management program courses Operations and Process Analysis (MET AD 519) and Quality Management (MET AD 734) may qualify you for Green Belt Training accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification—an Official Industry Standard of Six Sigma Accreditation for Six Sigma training providers worldwide.
Top 25 North American Graduate Supply Chain Program
BU MET’s graduate programs in Supply Chain Management are ranked among the continent’s top 25 by Gartner.
Graduate with Supply Chain Expertise
Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management will be able to demonstrate:
An understanding of the importance of supply chain management decisions in developing a business strategy for a firm.
Foundational knowledge in supply chain management and its core principles including logistics operations and/or import/export operations, lean practices, and/or six sigma practices.
Knowledge of key supply chain management issues and tools vital in analyzing supply chain decision problems.
“[As] I delved deeper into the world of business, I realized the importance of understanding logistics, distribution, procurement, and other operational aspects that contribute to delivering a product efficiently to customers. At Boston University, where I earned my bachelor’s degree, I recognized the immense potential that additional education offered for personal growth and advancement.” Read more.
Adrian Perez (MET’23) Mechanical Engineer, Signify MS, Supply Chain Management
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