The Certificate in Planning and Logistics is a nine-credit graduate certificate program that meets the increasing demand for advanced financial, logistics, and project management skills essential for optimizing supply chain operations in today’s global and dynamic business landscape. As Northeast Wisconsin has evolved into a prominent logistics hub, there is a critical need for professionals equipped with these skills to support the local and regional logistics and transportation sectors. This certificate program enhances student managerial capabilities in finance and logistics, preparing them for career advancement. The credits are transferable to the MS SCM Program.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Core Courses (6 Credits)		6
SCM 701	Supply Chain Management Strategies & Financing
SCM 702	Advanced Logistics Management
Elective Courses (Choose one for 3 Credits)		3
FIN 646	Advanced Corporation Finance
SCM 780	Advanced Project Management
Total Credits		9

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, including at least one General Biology course with lab.
• 3.0 grade point average. Applicants with a GPA of less than 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission

How to Apply as a Graduate Special Student (non-degree seeking):

• UW System Application for Graduate Special Status: apply.wisconsin.edu
• Official transcript showing proof of a bachelor's degree sent to UWGB Admissions at uwgb@uwgb.edu directly from the institution that issued the degree. Note: students who completed their bachelors at UWGB do not have to submit official transcripts. 
• International students will also need to provide the following documentation:
  • A test of English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS)
  • Course-by-course transcript evaluation from a professional evaluation service currently recognized by NACES. UWGB recommends one of the following evaluation services:
    • Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
    • World Education Services (WES)

How to Apply as a Current, UWGB Degree Seeking Graduate Student:

• Graduate Certificate Declare Form

Progress to Completion

1. The candidate applies to the Supply Chain Management Certificate program option (Planning & Logistics, Sourcing & Production, or Analytics & Technology) by submitting the appropriate materials.
2. The candidate is admitted to the Supply Chain Management Certificate program option (Planning & Logistics, Sourcing & Production, or Analytics & Technology) by the Master of Supply Chain Management applicant review board.
3. Student fulfills the program course requirements.
4. Students completing a graduate degree program at UWGB will have the certificate posted to their transcripts upon conferral of their graduate degree.
5. Students not completing a graduate degree may request certificate verification from the Office of Graduate Studies at gradstu@uwgb.edu.
6. Completion of certificate credits can be applied towards progression into the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management degree