Certificate Requirements: 9 Credit Hours
Operations and supply management activities included in the certificate program comprise production and service operations management,sourcing and purchasing, and continuous improvement of operations. The certificate’s graduate level educational value proposition is relevant to operations functions of organizations.
The program is designed for working professionals seeking graduate coursework in business operations and supply chain management to enhance their acumen in order to enhance career opportunities. The program’s coursework will be offered such that students can complete a certificate in as little as one semester.
Ultimately, the objective of the certificate program is to enhance and improve management of supply chains by growing the knowledge, skill and abilities of graduates from the program. These value-added capabilities will provide career advancement opportunities to graduates and support economic development especially in managing operations of production or service organizations, strategic purchasing, inventory management,quality management and continuous improvement.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Operations and Supply Management Certificate program is competitive. Admissions criteria help gauge the applicant’s potential for successful completion of the program of study. To apply, applicants must have:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution (Official transcripts from all credit-granting institutions attended must be submitted)
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (if applicant does not hold a degree from a program or university where English is the official language of instruction)
- Resume detailing both work experience and education
- Essay describing applicant’s potential for success in the program
- Completed application form (including a $50 nonrefundable application fee paid online at time of application submission).
A preferred qualification for admittance is a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience and completion of a baccalaureate degree in business with a GPA of at least 3.0.*
*A GMAT or GRE score achieved within the last five years may be required if you do not meet the above criteria. Deficiencies in GPA or work experience can be potentially alleviated by demonstrating aptitude for the program via a strong score on the GMAT or GRE.
Georgia Southern is a military-friendly institution. Additional consideration is given to applicants with service in any military branch, reserveunit, or National Guard (active, retired, or prior service; Form DD 214 #4 required).
Admission decisions are made shortly after a complete application has been received. Submit the application online at the College ofGraduate Studies website.
Application Deadlines
The deadlines for completed applications are as follows:
| Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
| July 15 |
November 15 |
April 15 |
Since seats are filled as decisions are made, applicants are encouraged to complete their application as soon as possible so that there is enough time to address any application deficiencies well ahead of the application deadline.
Graduate Transfer or Transient Credit
The program accepts graduate transfer or transient credit only from AACSB accredited programs not to exceed three (3) credit hours subject to review and approval by the Operations and Supply Management Certificate Program director.
Parker Graduate Academic Intervention Policy
Graduate business students who are placed on academic probation by the university will be placed on Academic Intervention by the Parker College of Business Graduate Programs Office until they are no longer on probation. Within 30 days of being notified by the Registrar’s office or Graduate School, the student must complete and submit the Parker Graduate Academic Improvement Plan (PGAIP) form to their program advisor. The form requires students to identify the top two factors contributing to their academic difficulty and then requires them to list two specific actions that they will take during the next semester to address those factors. Next, the form requires students to determine the actions that are required to return to good academic standing. The form is reviewed by the program advisor who will meet with the student if necessary. The student’s progress on the PGAIP will guide the program when reviewing an appeal for reinstatement if a student is placed on academic exclusion. Failure to complete the PGAIP form will weigh negatively toward the program’s decision to support a reinstatement appeal.
