Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management is critical to the success of any business. Prepare for an in-demand career in this growing field with a graduate certificate online from Adelphi University in New York.
Take the supply chain management certificate at your own pace and apply up to 12 credits to the MS in Supply Chain Management program. Once you’ve completed the advanced certificate in supply chain management, you can decide if you wish to continue on to complete the master’s degree program.
Why Earn Your Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management?
Interested in honing your skills in supply chain management, but don’t want to pursue a full master’s degree just yet? A graduate certificate in supply chain management offers a fast, accessible and affordable pathway to career advancement in this rapidly evolving field. After learning how to streamline logistics, transportation and distribution, you’ll be prepared for leadership positions in global sourcing, logistics optimization, pricing strategies, product innovation, risk analysis and more.
Why Earn an Advanced Certificate in Supply Chain Management Online or on Campus at Adelphi University in New York?
- Benefit from our evenings-only course schedule that meets the needs of busy working professionals.
- Enjoy personalized attention from world-class faculty as you tap into a powerful network of alumni and professional mentors.
- Be well prepared for further study: When you’re ready to pursue a full graduate degree, all the credits you earned from this certification can be applied toward the MS in Supply Chain Management program at Adelphi University in New York. And you can complete this career-boosting MS in just one year, either online or on campus.
- Cost-saving opportunity: All students receive a 15 percent tuition discount due to our partnership with the Association for Supply Chain Management.
What Can You Do With a Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate?
With a graduate certificate in supply chain management, you will open the doors to a number of career opportunities.
Job opportunities are on the rise for most supply chain management roles. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that logistics-related jobs will increase by 30 percent between 2020 and 2030—well above the 8 percent average job growth rate in the United States.
Career paths in the supply chain management field include the following:
- Supply chain manager
- Logistics manager
- Project manager
- Operations manager
- Sourcing manager
- Supply manager
- Inventory manager
- Quality manager
This certification program offers the state-of-the-art knowledge you need to be a successful supply chain management professional. Our students are qualified for jobs such as logistics manager, purchasing specialist, demand planner, pricing analyst, risk analyst, transportation manager and supplier relations manager.

Association for Supply Chain Management: 15% Tuition Discount for All Students
Thanks to Adelphi’s partnership with the New York City-Long Island Forum of the Association for Supply Chain Management, all students who have been ASCM members for at least one year prior to joining Adelphi receive a 15 percent discount on tuition. We are committed to helping you afford an Adelphi education in this critical field.
HIA-LI Members: Additional 15 Percent Off Tuition
Thanks to Adelphi’s partnership with HIA-LI, all HIA-LI members are eligible to receive a 15 percent discount off the published tuition rate when you sign up for a business degree. We are committed to helping you afford an Adelphi education in this critical field.
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
At Adelphi University, we believe strongly in the power of hands-on learning and the value it adds to our students’ careers. In this graduate certificate program for supply chain management, you’ll elevate your professional capabilities through the use of a software package, Simio, which teaches you to simulate global supply chains and conduct what-if analysis in real-world situations.
Program Info
Application Requirements
Applicants for the advanced certificate in supply chain management must submit the following application requirements:
- Graduate application and $60 fee
- Official transcripts from all prior institutions and proof of bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
- Résumé
Frequently Asked Questions About a Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management
A graduate certificate in supply chain management will open the doors to a number of career opportunities. Logistics-related jobs will rise by 30 percent between now and 2030 —well above the 8 percent average job growth rate in the United States. In addition, you’ll be well prepared for further study because you can apply up to 12 credits toward Adelphi’s MS in Supply Chain Management.
A degree in supply chain management gives you the tools to pursue a variety of careers that are currently in high demand. From more generalized roles in operations and supply chain management to more specialized positions, such as logistics, quality, or sourcing manager, this certification will put you at a competitive advantage in a competitive and ever evolving field.
Yes, in addition to the in-person program at our Garden City campus, Adelphi University offers an online graduate supply chain management certificate, which you can take at your own pace.
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