The Certificate in Sourcing and Production is a nine-credit graduate certificate program addressing the growing demand for expertise in advanced supply chain management, with a focus on sustainability, operations, procurement, contract negotiation, and quality management. As Northeast Wisconsin has emerged as a key logistics hub, there is a pressing need for professionals with these specialized skills to support the local and regional supply chain sectors. This certificate program strengthens student capabilities in sourcing and production, preparing them for career advancement. The credits are transferable to the MS SCM Program.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Core Courses		6
SCM 703	Sustainability in Supply Chains
SCM 705	Advanced Operations Management
Elective Courses (Choose one):		3
HUM STUD 620	Global Cultures and Trade Laws
SCM 644	Purchasing
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