Why Earn a Graduate Certificate in Operations and Supply Chain Management?
Elizabethtown College's Graduate Certificate in Operations and Supply Chain Management is ideal for those seeking to excel in Central Pennsylvania's thriving manufacturing and distribution sectors. It offers a diverse skill set in areas like negotiation, ethical decision-making, IT, and Six Sigma, combined with project management and data analytics. The program's focus on Industry 4.0 and big data ensures you stay ahead in industry innovation, preparing you for efficient and data-driven decision-making in supply chain management.
In addition, this certificate can be completed in as little as one year and stacked into Etown's Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSL).
Program Outcomes:
- Master critical management skills like negotiation, ethical decision-making, and information technology.
- Apply current purchasing and procurement procedures through practical case problems.
- Utilize project management skills, including data analytics, lean principles, and Six Sigma concepts for operations and supply chain management.
- Evaluate Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) from various perspectives, including production, quality management, continuous improvement, and execution.
- Understand the industry's impact on the environment, sustainability, and government regulations.
- Recognize the emerging concept of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
- Leverage key tools and systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning, Warehouse and Logistics Management Systems, and Supply/Demand Forecasting.
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Unlock Opportunities in Supply Chain Management
Elizabethtown College's Graduate Certificate in Operations and Supply Chain Management significantly enhances your career prospects. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles in sectors like e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, shipping, and transportation. Potential positions include Logistics Coordinator, Production Manager, Supply Chain Analyst, and Quality Manager. With a growing regional and national demand for supply chain expertise, this program positions you advantageously in a field experiencing substantial growth.
Also setting this program apart is the fact the credits earned can be stacked into Etown's Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSL).
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Understand Tuition Costs and Explore Scholarship Opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Operations and Supply Chain Management is priced at $695 per credit. Scholarships and financial aid are available to make your Etown SGPS education even more affordable. Below are just a few of the scholarships and programs available to students:
- Alumni Scholarship: 15% tuition discount, available to Elizabethtown College alumni.
- Affinity Partner Scholarship: 15% discount, offered to employees of organizations partnered with Etown SGPS.
- Jay Fellowship Referral Program: This is a referral program that benefits both current students/alumni and prospective students. When a student or alum refers a new student, both the referrer and the referred student receive a complimentary credit for their program of interest.
Tuition and fees are reviewed and subject to change annually.
Tuition & AidOnline Graduate Certificate in Operations and Supply Chain Management
The Graduate Certificate in Operations and Supply Chain Management from Elizabethtown College requires 12 credit hours of academic work. Students must take all 12 credits from Elizabethtown College to be awarded the graduate certificate.
Application Requirements & Process
To be eligible to apply to any of our graduate certificate programs you will need to:
- Have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher (waivers can be granted based on professional work experience and other factors).
- Have a minimum of three years of professional leadership/management experience.
- Have time to devote to your coursework; in an accelerated program, time spent outside of class is considerable.
- Contact or meet with our admissions staff for guidance and to find out more information.
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Complete the graduate application via the online portal which includes the submission of a $25 nonrefundable application fee, which is waived for Elizabethtown College graduates.
- You will need to request official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions you have attended and upload your current resume.
- Additionally, prepare a 1-2 page essay addressing your motivation for pursuing the graduate certificate, a statement of professional goals, and goals for the application of the graduate certificate to your professional life.
- After submitting your application, the SGPS Team will review it and make an admissions decision.
- If accepted, you will receive an initial offer letter via the applicant portal, which you must accept to proceed with matriculation.
- If there are any questions or concerns, the admissions team will contact you for further discussion.
- After successfully completing your Elizabethtown College graduate certificate, students may complete the Advance in Graduate Certificate or Degree form in the JayWeb student portal to apply to a future graduate certificate or graduate degree. Additional materials may be required, depending on the program of interest.
Etown seniors, alumni, and employees may be able to take advantage of our two-step, fast-tracked application process.
