On-Campus Sessions

Phase I
Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management

Residence I (Introduction)

This four-day introduction identifies the skills necessary for successful completion, explains how courses will be presented throughout the year and introduces the first two courses (Supply Management, Operational Processes) and the two year-long spanning courses (International Negotiations, Integrative Project). Topics include presentation design and delivery, IT proficiency, use of library databases, report writing, negotiation case analyses, active listening, team building, the learning portfolio, demand management, logistics, working as a member of a group, use of simulations, self assessment inventories, and the use of CE6 (WebCT/Blackboard) technology.

Residence II (Mid-Program Assessment)

This four-day session, which occurs approximately 6 months after the first residence session, provides an opportunity to address several issues: progress, challenges and lessons learned on the projects; face-to-face negotiations; and introduction of the remaining instructors and courses (Supply Chain Systems, Strategic Cost Management).

Residence III (Conclusion)

This three-day session provides an opportunity for additional face-to-face negotiations, team presentations on projects, and a formal dinner at which the certificates of completion are awarded.

Phase II
Master of Science in Supply Chain Management

Residence I (Introduction)

This four-day program provides the opportunity to explain the overall program structure for the year, introduce the initial courses, and identify the skills necessary for successful completion. Topics include a refresher on the use of CE6 (WebCT/Blackboard) and the library databases, team building, and the learning portfolio. Four of the program courses (Leadership & Ethics for Supply Chain Managers, World Class Supplier Development, Organization Change Management and the Advanced Integrated Project) are introduced. A simulation in supply chain leadership is conducted.

Residence II (Mid-Program Assessment)

This four-day session, which occurs approximately 6 months after the first residence session, provides an opportunity to address several issues: progress, challenges and lessons learned on the projects; lecture and presentations on developing and managing alliances (a component of the Value Network Management course); and introduction of the remaining instructors and courses.

Residence III (Graduation)

This three-day session provides an opportunity for closure on the Value Network Management course, which requires the students to come prepared to negotiate time-lines, personnel requirements, and financial resource requirements with a team of faculty, who will be role playing senior executives. This final residence also provides an opportunity for the final team project presentations and a semi-formal dinner at which the certificates of completion of degree requirements are awarded. This assumes all work has been completed.