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Operations and Supply Chain Management

The online certificate in operations and supply chain management is accredited by AACSB and offers you an in-depth study of supply chain management, lean management, quality control and other topics relevant in today’s rapidly evolving global market.

Apply the Science of Getting Things Done

You will be able to apply concepts from operations and supply chain management to solve business problems including increasing operational efficiency, managing logistics, sourcing and waste reduction. This certificate offers students an in-depth study of network relationship integration, quality and process improvement methods, and project management, which maximizes the effective use of a firm’s resources. Topics include process flow diagrams, current and future state value stream maps, constraint theory, effective process configuration, operational decision-making, and managerial strategies leveraging computing technologies. Graduates will be prepared to apply the science of getting things done, to the practice of managing logistics, sourcing, quality, scheduling and production.

Position yourself for a successful career with a wide range of job opportunities from supply chain manager, purchasing manager, operations research analyst to facilities coordinator or quality assurance manager.


Degrees & Offerings

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Certificate
  Online

The operations and supply chain management certificate will help students develop skills relevant to all industries. Students will benefit from in-depth study of supply chain management, lean management, quality control and other topics relevant in today’s rapidly evolving global market.

Program Details

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Our faculty are experts in their fields, bringing practical experience working in different business, finance, marketing or accounting firms.
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Accounting and Finance

Accounting and finance are among the most needed skill sets in the business world. The Division of Accounting and Finance prepares students through hands-on-experience in and out of the classroom so they can lead successful financial careers in any field.

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Economics and Decision Sciences

Analyzing and applying data is both one of the greatest opportunities and challenges modern business professionals face, and USD's Division of Economics and Decision is there to help you embrace that challenge head on.

Faculty & Staff

Get to know your professors in the Beacom School of Business.
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Thomas Tiahrt

Assoc Prof Decision Sciences

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All Other Options
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Kathleen Amundson

Program Assistant I
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Michael Allgrunn

Professor

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Econometrics, Labor Economics, Analytics,Economics/ Managerial Economics
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Chad Birger

Instructor

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Data Analytics
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Chet Barney

Professor-Management

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Leadership & Organizational Behavior,Leadership
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Gregory Bertsch

Assistant Professor of Practice

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Entrepreneurship/ Small Business Admin,Management
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Klaus Beckmann

Associate Dean

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Finance - incl Banking
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Daniel Crook

SBDC Business Consultant
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David Carr Ph.D.

Chair-ECON & DSCI

Specialty

Economics/ Managerial Economics
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Erin Cornelsen

Instructor

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Accounting
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Marti Pfister

Executive Asst. to the Dean
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Tyler Custis

Associate Professor

Specialty

Business Law/ Legal Environment
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Karen Davies

Instructor in Accounting

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Accounting
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Derek Franken

Instructor

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Accounting
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Emma Groninger

Asst. Director of Recruiting
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Bartlomiej Hanus

Associate Professor

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Computer or Management Information Systems
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Carly Heard

Assist Dean-Student Success and Accred
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Marcella Hurley

State Program Director
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Matthew Heard

Assistant Professor of Practice

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Health Services/ Hospital Admin
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Koni Lamprecht

Program Assistant II
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Tammy Loos

Instructor - Entrepreneurship-Management-Marketing

Specialty

Management
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Yi Liu

Asst. Professor of DS

Specialty

Supply Chain/ Transport/ Logistics
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Elizabeth Manser Payne

Assistant Professor

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marketing, retail management, consumer behavior,Marketing
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Reed Muehler

Instructor of Managment

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Strategic Management,All Other Options
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Stoen Mollman

Dir. SBIR for SBDC
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Paul Ordyna

Asst. Professor of Accounting

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Taxation
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Emily Quinn

Instructor in Marketing

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Marketing
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Carole Winter

Assoc Prof HSAD

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Using mindfulness to care for the caregiver,Health Services/ Hospital Admin
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Jewel Shepherd

Associate Dean - Graduate Programs

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Health Services/ Hospital Admin
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Kyle Schoenfelder

Senior Academic Advisor
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Daniel Tracy

Professor

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Production/Operations Management
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Mandie Weinandt

Director of CTL

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Statistics,Economics/ Managerial Economics
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Rand Wergin

Associate Professor

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Marketing
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Sebastian Wai

Assistant Professor

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Industrial Organization, Econometrics,Economics/ Managerial Economics
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We Are... Wherever You Are

That's why we're committed to bringing our knowledge to you. USD serves the largest number of online students in the state of South Dakota. With competitive online tuition rates, we offer the same price whether you’re out-of-state or an in-state resident.

Take classes at your own pace, enroll in an online class today!
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A Growing Industry

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates job growth in General and Operations Managers to be 7.1 percent and Operations Research Analysts to be 30.2 percent, over the next eight years. Additionally, the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation estimates job growth in the area of business operations specialists to be over four percent over the next eight years. Typical jobs in this area include supply chain manager, plant manager, materials manager, purchasing manager, operations research analyst, facilities coordinator or quality assurance manager.
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Become a Master

Graduate certificates are a focused graduate-level set of coursework you can take advantage of to gain the most up-to-date research in your field. The coursework from this graduate certificate can be applied toward earning your advanced graduate degree from USD when you are ready. 

Surprisingly Affordable

Whether you’ve recently completed your undergraduate degree, or you want to kick your career up a notch, graduate school is the next logical step. The good news is there is funding for both online and on-campus students to get you through your program. 

Graduate Tuition & Costs

Learn more about tuition and fees for undergraduate students and see how your out-of-pocket costs at USD compare to those at other colleges and universities. Visit the Graduate Tuition & Costs Detailed page for program specific costs and fees.

Financial Aid

Navigating options for how to pay for college can be challenging, but you are not alone. The Office of Financial Aid will work with you and your family to explore how you can make your college education even more affordable.

Graduate Assistantships

USD offers opportunities for grad students to earn a reduced tuition rate in exchange for their teaching, research and service efforts to the university.

 


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