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Graduate Certificate Option

Executive Programs - Graduate Certificate Option

Clarkson offers 12-credit-hour Graduate Certificates in Global Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma Process Improvement, and Engineering & Global Operations Management. These uniquely designed programs are for professionals looking to specialize in a specific discipline within the EGOM program.

Certificate Program Format
The graduate certificate option allows participants to pursue a 12-hour program of study, comprised of four existing core or elective courses from the EGOM program. Certificate program participants will also complete a project designed to integrate course concepts with a job-related application. This is independent of the three-credit-hour final project required for M.S. candidates. Certificate projects do not require a faculty advisor, although participants may consult with faculty as needed.

At least one of the four courses must be taken on campus during a two-week summer session and the remaining three may be completed either on campus or through distance learning via Web-based courses. Students enrolled in the graduate certificate option can also take advantage of the seminars, workshops and participant interaction associated with the on-campus experience.

Certificate Curricula

Graduate Certificate Required Courses
Six Sigma Process Improvement ES505 - Design of Experiments
ES572 - Quality Management & Process Control
OS657 - Leading Organizational Change
ES510 - Strategic Project Management
Global Supply Chain Management ES555 - Global Supply Chain Systems Modeling
SB696 - Global Business Strategies
MK694 - Global Supply Chain Distribution Management
OS666 - Negotiations & Relationship Management
Engineering & Global
Operations Management		 Participant chooses any four core or elective courses to meet individual and career needs.


Length of Program
The certificate program can be completed within one calendar year with consecutive courses, or can be spaced over two years to accommodate participant needs.

Award Options
At the completion of the program, the participant will be awarded a certificate equivalent to 12 continuing education units (CEUs) and may elect to apply achieved credits toward a Master of Science degree in Engineering & Global Operations Management with only 18 credits (six courses) remaining.

Application Process
Students pursuing the graduate certificate option use the same EGOM application process and acceptance criteria as M.S. candidates. If, after achieving a certificate, a participant chooses to pursue a master's degree, no further application or approval is required.

Who Should Apply?

This option may be particularly attractive to working professionals who:

- are considering a graduate degree but are not ready to commit to a 30-hour program.

- have already earned a graduate degree but are looking for a refresher.

- have started a new job or been assigned new responsibilities.

- need continuing education units for a professional certification.

 

Value to Participants

- Highly flexible format includes on-campus and distance learning, Web-based course alternatives.

- All credits earned are eligible for transfer into the M.S. program.

- Same application process and requirements as the M.S. program.

- 12-month completion period possible.

- Comprehensive cost structure including: tuition, books, materials, fees, and room and board during two-week on-campus courses and overnight stays for Web course weekends.

- Interaction and networking with professionals from other leading companies.

- Access to all campus facilities, workshops and seminars.