Business Operations Graduate Certificate
For information, contact:
MBA Program Office, Voice of America Learning Center
Located at our satellite location - West Chester, Ohio
Farmer School of Business, 513-895-8876
The Business Operations Graduate Certificate enables students to understand key skills needed for effectively navigating an increasingly complex value chain for most organizations today. This certificate is particularly important for early or mid-career professionals interested in deepening their understanding and skills for how organizations manage the financial, operating, and technology risks and opportunities associated with effectively navigating increasingly complex supply chains and operating processes. The certificate is designed for aspiring leaders, mid-career professionals, and recent graduates seeking to advance their careers by understanding better how businesses operate. It caters to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including business, technology, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors, who aspire to excel in leadership positions.
Key Objectives
Career Advancement
Enhancing supply chain & operations knowledge and skills opens doors to management roles in operations that increasingly require additional skills in risk management, analytics, marketing, and finance..
Foster Strategic Thinking
Participants will learn to think strategically by understanding the challenges and trade-offs associated with being able to meet volatile customer demands in an increasingly complex, disruptive operating environment becoming increasingly reliant on effective analytics and emerging technologies.
Enhance Decision-Making Skills
The certificate will emphasize the development of critical decision-making skills based on data-driven insights and ethical considerations. Participants will learn to make informed decisions under uncertainty, ensuring they contribute effectively to their organizations' success.
Promote Professional Development
By completing the certificate, participants will demonstrate their commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. The certificate will provide them with a competitive edge in the job market and position them as having a holistic understanding of how to effectively help organizations operate more effectively and efficiently.
Admission Requirements
Complete details of the admission process can be found on the Leadership and Strategic Thinking Graduate Certificate website.
Leadership Graduate Certificate Requirements (Part-Time)
Students admitted into the certificate program may choose from the courses listed for a total of (9) credit hours. The certificate will be delivered through a flexible format, allowing students to choose fully online, fully in person, or a combination of both. This blended approach ensures accessibility and accommodates the busy schedules of working professionals.
Program Requirements
(9 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete three of the following: | 9 | |
| Business Analytics for the Executive | ||
| Business Risk Management | ||
| Managerial Finance | ||
| Supply Chain and Operations Management | ||
| Marketing Management | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Note: Students cannot apply course credit earned for one MBA certificate toward earning a different MBA certificate, i.e. students are not allowed to double dip courses across MBA certificates.