Gain key insights and advanced career-ready skill sets relevant to operations and supply chain management, while strengthening core business knowledge, critical-thinking, strategic decision-making and leadership competencies. Learn to design and manage an effective supply chain using cutting-edge software such as Minitab and Lingo. For program requirements, course descriptions and other info check out the Graduate Certificate in Operations and Supply Chain Management Online.
Disclaimer: The online version of this graduate certificate is not eligible for any type of tuition waiver.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the essential role of operations and supply chain management in relation to productivity, quality and efficiency.
- Be able to use adequate qualitative and quantitative methods to make operational adjustments that will improve organizational performance.
- Understand the key factors that drive the performance of a supply chain.
- Be able to design a supply chain solution that integrates uncertainty, risk, lead times and economies of scale.
- Understand the Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Be able to apply lean principles and tools to enhance organizational performance.
Tuition & Aid
UIS is the most affordable option to earning your University of Illinois degree. Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect.
Tuition Estimates
On-campus
$3,204*
Online
$3,458*
*These numbers represent an estimate of the in-state tuition cost for this program and do not include fees. To get an estimate of the full cost of attendance check out the cost of attendance page and/or use the tuition calculator.
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Admissions
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Review admission requirements
No specific admission requirements are listed at this time. Please contact the Office of Admission for more information.
International students, will you need an F-1 student visa to study on campus at UIS? Please review the International Applicants site for additional information.
Complete your application
An email address is required to create an account. To submit a paper application, visit the Resources & Forms page. Find more information about what type of student you are on the Student Types page. Applying for an online program is the same procedure as applying for an on-campus program.
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Submit required statements/writing sample
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Pay your application fee
You can submit your non-refundable application fee online, after completing the online application. Alternately, it can also be mailed to the university, payable to University of Illinois Springfield.
Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;
International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.
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Courses & Catalog Information
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Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Supply Chain Managers
Bright OutlookDirect or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existi
Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.
Median Annual Wage
$107,230
Wage Range
$65,120 – $194,900
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate
Logistics Analysts
Bright OutlookAnalyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity including invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing.
Median Annual Wage
$82,320
Wage Range
$50,890 – $133,160
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, Some college, no degree
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Bright OutlookPlan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.
Median Annual Wage
$107,230
Wage Range
$65,120 – $194,900
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and syste
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators. Excludes team or work leaders.
Median Annual Wage
$74,450
Wage Range
$47,130 – $108,750
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, Some college, no degree, Less than high school diploma
Industrial Engineers
Bright OutlookDesign, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost
Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
Median Annual Wage
$102,440
Wage Range
$74,370 – $159,860
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Some college, no degree, Master’s degree
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, a
Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.
Median Annual Wage
$59,650
Wage Range
$40,080 – $86,000
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, Some college, no degree, Less than high school diploma
