Academic-Year Certificate Programs

Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Riverside and the Inland Empire sit at the hub of the western United States logistics and supply chain industry, connecting two of the world’s largest ports, Los Angeles and Long Beach, to the rest of North America. This program provides students with a unique and cutting-edge perspective on this growing and important global industry. The program is ideal for those wishing to work in international trade and finance, and manufacturing, distribution or global operations management. The program is endorsed by the Distribution Managers Association and Supply Chain Managers throughout this fast growing region of Southern California.

Fall Quarter (September-December)
Required Courses:
•  Logistics and Supply Chain Management
•  Purchasing and Materiel Management

Electives (select two):
•  Organizational Behavior
•  Project Management Essentials
•  Risk Management
•  New Product Development
•  Marketing Principles and Practice

Winter Quarter (January-April)
Required Courses:
•  Cost, Performance and Customer Service for the Supply Chain
•  Global Logistics

Electives (select two):
•  Contract Negotiation
•  Procurement and Subcontract Management
•  Current Issues and Case Studies
in Purchasing
•  Quality and Performance Management

Spring Quarter (April-June)
Required Courses:
•  Transportation and Traffic Management
•  Inventory Management

Electives (select two):
•  Legal Aspects of Purchasing
•  Price and Cost Analysis in Purchasing
•  Project Procurement Management
•  Strategic Marketing