How to Apply - Global Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate

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Global Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate

Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall applications are open.  Apply Now

Admissions Requirements

Application Requirements for New Students to PSU

  • Professional resume
  • Unofficial transcripts/mark sheets from every college or university attended. Once admitted, applicants will be required to provide official transcripts from degree granting institution(s) and all colleges and/or universities attended where any graduate credits were completed. Visit the PSU Admissions website for detailed transcript requirements.
  • Contact information for two professional references
  • Application essays (3): Essays are your opportunity to tell us who you are beyond your GPAs, test scores and resume. Use this opportunity to provide us with a better understanding of your personal journey, unique background and goals associated with the program
    • 250 words maximum per essay question.
    • Answers to all three questions are required. Attach one document with responses to all three essay questions. See questions below.
  • $67 application fee

Current PSU master's business students will benefit from a streamlined application. If you have questions while applying, please reach out to sbgradadmissions@pdx.edu.

Essay Questions

  1. Tell us your story. What led you to submit this application to the Global Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate program at Portland State?
  2. What are your short-term and long-term career objectives, your past experience in supply chain, and how Portland State's Global Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate will contribute to those goals?
  3. A graduate certificate is a large commitment and investment in your future. The Global Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate program is mostly asynchronous, has some synchronous components (Asia field study, select courses and group projects) and requires excellent time management. Please describe why you believe you are ready to pursue the rigorous coursework of the Global Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate right now and what steps you have taken financially, personally and academically to ensure your success in the program.

Resources for International Students

This certificate is not designed to keep F-1 students in compliance, but may be paired with a full master's program.

Learn More about the Global Supply Chain Management Certificate

Application Due Dates

  • Fall Term - August 15
  • Winter Term - December 15
  • Spring Term - March 1
  • Summer Term - June 1