Supply Chain

High Demand

Major, Minor or Concentration

Rize's Supply Chain Management program was developed in partnership with Fortune 500 companies and academic experts to meet rising demand for logistics and operations talent. Students gain practical experience through case studies, industry-aligned coursework, and a real-world capstone, preparing them for in-demand roles in sourcing, logistics, and supply chain strategy.

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Supply Chain

Courses

Courses & Curriculum

SCM I - Forecasting & Logistics

Have you ever wondered how that Amazon package arrived at your door so quickly? Supply chain management is the process by which organizations get us the products we consume, and companies need talented employees to help optimize their supply chain. This course will teach you how to use forecasting techniques to match supply and demand, and how to develop logistics networks that help minimize costs and deliver top customer service. This online class has optional live sessions.

SCM II - Sourcing & Operations

In today’s modern economy, something as simple as a razor might be manufactured in multiple countries with each part coming from a different supplier. This course will teach you how businesses manage this increasing complexity behind the scenes through efficient sourcing of suppliers and operations. You will have the opportunity to apply this knowledge by conducting a real-world case study of a product of your choosing. This online class has optional live sessions.

SCM III - Capstone

This course - built in collaboration with corporate advisors - is the culmination of your work as a student of supply chain management. In this course, you'll be tasked with creating a series of solutions to actual problems faced by a real-world company in delivering their product to consumers. By the end of this course, you will have built experience in solving real-world supply chain problems and seeing how your solutions compare to the professionals. This online class has optional live sessions.

SCM IV - Supply Chain Management Technologies

This course covers the major relevant supply chain technologies and systems. In this course, you'll survey the systems that enable the supply chain in best-in-class supply chain organizations. Understanding how information flows throughout the supply chain is critical to managing a supply chain and this will be the main focus of this course. By the end of this course, you will have gained a basic understanding of how supply chain systems work and how they make the supply chain more efficient and effective. This online class has optional live sessions.

SCM V - Supply Chain In Action

Everything from the best concert you saw, to your Covid-19 vaccine, relies on the existence of effective supply chains. In this course, you’ll learn about the application of supply chain systems to vital real-world functions. By the end of this class, you’ll have a much better understanding of why supply chain management is vitally important, how it intersects with business, national and global interests, and how supply chains save the world. This online class has optional live sessions.

Rize programs leverage the courses you already have

Our Partnerships Team works closely with you to create a customized program that integrates your existing courses. A potential Project Management major could look like:

Example courses from your institution

Accounting/Finance
Business Law
Business Communication
Marketing
Business Management/Leadership
Statistics
Micro/Macroeconomics

Courses
from Rize

User Experience I
User Experience II
Goal-Oriented Web Design
Computer Science Core

Student Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Critically assess the costs and logistical requirements of setting up a physical goods supply chain.
Use popular methodologies (such as six sigma) and common technologies to make and implement practical decisions.
Solve real-world supply chain management problems and clearly articulate end-to-end considerations for any proposed solution.

Certifications

Skills

Logistics Network Design and Optimization
Supplier Sourcing and Procurement Strategy
Operations and Lean Methodologies
Real-World Supply Chain Problem Solving
Use of Advanced SCM Technologies (AI; IoT; Blockchain; ERP)
Inventory and Materials Requirement Planning
Risk Management and Disaster Recovery Planning
Reverse Logistics and Sustainability Practices
Data-Driven Decision Making in Supply Chains

Testimonials

Students give these courses rave reviews

"Rize courses have really helped me fall in love even more with my future profession that I want to go down."

Sean G.

Adrian College

“The class experience is amazing!”

Mary D.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

“Throughout the class time in Rize, the teacher is going over exactly what we need to do… he gave us the freedom to think creatively, to do our own project and it helped us do what he was teaching us to do on our own.”

Cole B.

Walsh University

“Rize has given me an opportunity to add something to my degree. Something that I wanted to find at my school but wasn’t there.”

Chisunta C.

Albertus Magnus College

“My experience with Rize classes has been extremely positive. I think they’re really well structured, and the professors really care as well - they’re really out there to help you”

Daniel W.

Lasell University

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