Global Procurement and Sourcing

Korshub's take

Rutgers' Global Procurement and Sourcing specialization covers a corner of business operations that rarely gets the spotlight but underpins every supply chain: how organizations find, vet, and manage the suppliers they depend on. Nearly 47,500 learners have taken it on, at a beginner level that assumes no prior procurement background.

Core topics

• Procurement fundamentals — how organizations plan and execute purchasing decisions
• Strategic sourcing methods for identifying and selecting the right suppliers
• Supplier management and ongoing supplier relationship management

Who it's for

A good fit for operations, purchasing, or supply chain professionals looking to formalize skills they may already be using on the job, as well as business students who want exposure to a discipline that's easy to overlook next to marketing or finance. The global framing makes it especially relevant for anyone sourcing across borders.