Program Information
This is a cohort-based program, where all students complete the same curriculum at the same time. Students who complete all modules will receive a certificate from the Knauss School of Business.
For Organizations:
For organizations enrolling 15 or more employees, we offer the opportunity to customize a program consisting of 8 modules selected from the menu below. Each module meets over two consecutive weeks for 2.5 hours per week (a total of 5 hours of class time and about 5 hours of independent work per module). This will allow time to complete assignments and reflect between weeks.
For Individuals:
For individuals or organizations enrolling fewer than 15 employees, we offer a carefully curated program that consists of eight, two-week modules. Each module meets over two consecutive weeks for 2.5 hours per week (a total of 5 hours of class time and about 5 hours of independent work per module). This will allow time to complete assignments and reflect between weeks.
Modules
| # | Module Name | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supply Chain Management | Intro to supply chain management (SCM); key elements of SCM; SCOR model; SCM strategy |
| 2 | Finance & Cost Management | Basics about a balance sheet, where purchased material, services, transportation hit. Inventory, carrying costs, etc. |
| 3 | Material & Inventory Management | Types of planning, EOQ, supplier holding vs company, Inventory |
| 4 | Supply Chain Risk Management | Types of supply chain risks and common risk management strategies |
| 5 | Procurement & Supplier Management | Procurement strategy and best practices |
| 6 | Business Law & Contract Management | Basic business law and contract considerations |
| 7 | Business Negotiation | Theory and hands on practice |
| 8 | AI-Driven Supply Chain Analytics | Implications and use cases of artificial intelligence in supply chains |
| 9 | Business Ethics | Standard business ethics training |
| 10 | Leadership | Standard leadership training |
| 11 | Logistics | Types of transportation companies, types of INCO terms, who owns cost, risk when, etc. |
| 12 | Project Management | Fundamental aspects of good project management with Supply Chain bend (like Sourcing projects) |
| 13 | Sustainable Supply Chain Management | Supply chain social responsibility, triple bottom line, responsible sourcing, and supply chain impact on the environment. |
| 14 | Emerging topics: Blockchain | How blockchain can change supply chain practices? Case studies to introduce its potential and adoption considerations |
| 15 | Emerging topics: Business Analytics | Intro to common analytics tools and area of applications |
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Program Details
Schedule/Pricing
The first cohort open to individual registrants wlll be held spring 2027 (early February - early June). It will cover Modules 1 - 8. Total cost will be $4,960 (8 modules @ $620 each). Synchronous Zoom sessions will be held on Friday mornings, 8:00am - 10:30am (PT). Applications are now being accepted here.
Supply Chain Academy programs for organizations will be delivered through a mutually agreed upon schedule that works for both the client organization and the instructing faculty.
Format
The program is delivered through Canvas, the university's learning management system. Session content will be shared and deliverables submitted through Canvas. All sessions will be recorded via Zoom and made available to participants.
Organization Cohort Pricing
| Min enrollment | Max enrollment | Total price per student |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 20 | $4,960 ($620/module) |
| 21 | 25 | $4,800 ($600/module) |
| 26 | 30 | $4,640 ($580/module) |
Cohort Selection: The client organization is responsible for selecting its candidates and providing a roster of each participant’s name, title, email address and phone number two weeks prior to the start of the first module.
Ready to Scale Up Your Skills?
To learn more about Supply Chain Academy, email us at scmi@sandiego.edu.