Is a National Tipping Point Study Needed to Improve Our Credentialing System?

Case Study

Supply Chain Management Certificate

Appalachian State University

CREDENTIAL TITLE

Supply Chain Management Certificate

CREDENTIAL LEVEL

Undergraduate

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Technical/Trades

CREDIT/NON-CREDIT # OF CREDITS (IF CREDIT BEARING)

18

INCREMENTAL CREDENTIALING FRAMEWORK APPROACHES

 Learn As You Go
Stack As You Go
Specialize As You Go
Transfer As You Go
Partner As You Go
Retro As You Go

Top Competencies/Learning Outcomes

Appalachian offers a major in Supply Chain Management to prepare professionals who can contribute to organization success through various aspects of supply chain management – including procurement, sourcing, logistics, manufacturing, distribution and quality management. With the increasing complexity and globalization of supply chains, the demand for supply chain professionals is growing. Many industries are reporting significant shortages in talent, and this program will prepare you to help fill these economic needs.

Credential Components

SCM 3650, SCM 3660, SCM 3670, SCM 3690, plus 6 credits of electives from among SCM 3720, SCM 3900, SCM 3680, SCM 4870, CIS 3750, FIN 3100, MGT 3620, MGT 3670, MKT 3260, MKT 3280, MKT 3215.

Improving Education and Employment Outcomes