Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate
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Professional Certificate in Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
By combining Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management into one certificate program, UCR Extension has created a course of study that reflects the realization that many professionals in this field are responsible for most, if not all, of these functions. This comprehensive and practical program is designed to help professionals develop their capabilities, and is offered in cooperation with the Inland Empire Chapter of the National Association of Purchasing Management (also known as the Institute of Supply Chain Management).
Participants in this certificate program will explore:
- Purchasing
- Logistics
- Supply chain management principles and practice
- Inventory Management
- Warehousing
- Operations management
Who Can Benefit?
This certificate program is designed for professionals in the field as well as those who may be new to management or supervisory roles within the field. The program may also benefit those who are looking to enter new roles in:
- Logistics and supply chain management
- Purchasing management
- Contract Management
- Finance and accounting
- Warehousing
- Operations management within logistics or supply chain organizations
- Management in transportation-related fields (i.e., trucking, rail or intermodel transportation firms)
Completion Information
Completion Requirements
To earn the certificate, students must successfully complete (grade C or better) a total of 20 units: 11 required units and nine elective units.
Completion Time
The program can typically be completed in nine months to one year.
Cost
The cost for the program is approximately $3,500. This does not include textbooks or materials unless otherwise noted.
Transfer Credit
Equivalent courses from other accredited colleges and universities completed within the last three years will be considered for transfer, up to a total of four units. All requests must be in writing and students must have paid the certificate application fee. Official transcripts are required.
Course Schedule
| Required Courses (11 units) | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Issues and Case Studies in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management | 4.0 |  | |||
| Inventory Management | 3.0 | | | | |
| Purchasing and Supply Chain Management | 4.0 | | | | |
| Elective Courses (9 units) | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
| Contract Negotiation | 3.0 | | |||
| Global Logistics | 3.0 | | | | |
| Legal Aspects of Purchasing | 3.0 | | |||
| Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3.0 | | | ||
| Price and Cost Analysis in Purchasing | 4.0 | | | ||
| Procurement and Subcontract Management | 3.0 | | | ||
| Transportation and Traffic Management | 3.0 | | |
Instructors
Instructors
- Michael P. Boyd, M.A., C.P.M., Purchasing Manager, City of Chino
- Michael J. Cappelli, JD, Attorney, Babcock & Cappelli, Laguna Niguel
- Robert Elliot, M.B.A., Consultant, Business Logistics Systems, Irvine
- Paul Mahajan, D.M., CPP, Business Consultant and Corporate Trainer, DS Cypress Magnetics, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga
- Bhavan (Bob) Mehta, M.S., A.S.Q., Sr. Regulatory Compliance Manager, Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine
- Scott J. Minturn, J.D., Attorney at Law, Law Office of Scott J. Minturn, Temecula
- Duane T. Murphy, M.A., Western Regional Sales Manager, Torrance
- Robert Perhamus, E.M.B.A., Consultant, Upland
- Rickey Slaughter, M.B.A., Retired Veteran, U.S. Air Force Reserves, March Air Base, Riverside
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Additional Information
Textbook Information
If a textbook is required, information is provided in the course listing when scheduled, on the confirmation you receive after enrolling, or by e-mail for an online class.
Master's Degree
Students who earn the Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate can apply credit toward a specialized M.B.A. at La Sierra University. To learn more, call La Sierra University at (951) 785-2064.
Industry Connection
Endorsed by:
- National Association of Purchasing Managers (NAPM)/Institute of Supply Managers (ISM) Inland Empire, Inc.
- California Association of Public Purchasing Officers, Inc.
- Distribution Management Association of Southern California
Industry Outlook
As increasing pressure is put on firms to manufacture and deliver their goods more quickly and efficiently, he need for production, planning and expediting clerks will grow, although the expected decline in overall employment in manufacturing will result in slower than average employment growth for production, planning and expediting clerks through 2014.The work of production, planning and expediting clerks is less likely to be automated than the work of many other administrative support occupations. In addition to openings due to employment growth, job openings will arise from the need to replace clerks who leave the labor force or transfer to other occupations.
Contact Information
Cie Castillo
(951) 827-1605
bet@ucx.ucr.edu
