FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

About the Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Operational Management provides graduate-level preparation in the analytical, operational, legal, and ethical foundations of effective business management. This 9-credit certificate is one of three stackable graduate certificates built from MBA core coursework and designed to deliver focused managerial expertise in a flexible format. 

The certificate consists of three MBA core courses. Together, these courses equip students with the skills to design and manage efficient operational systems, apply quantitative analysis to business decision-making, and navigate the legal and ethical frameworks that shape organizational practice. 

The Graduate Certificate in Operational Management is intended for professionals seeking to strengthen their operational and analytical capabilities, enhance managerial effectiveness, or earn a graduate business credential on a streamlined timeline. The certificate may be completed independently or stacked with other Fox graduate certificates. Students who successfully complete the certificate may apply these credits toward the Online or Hybrid MBA program, if admitted, allowing up to 27 of the 30 MBA core credits to be fulfilled through stacked certificates. 

This certificate offers an accessible entry point to graduate business education for individuals who may not yet be ready to commit to a full MBA program while also providing a meaningful credential for career advancement in operations, analytics, and general management roles.

Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The graduate certificate can be completed on a part-time basis. NOTE: International students may not be eligible to apply for a student visa based on admission to the certificate program. Please contact the Fox School's admissions advisor for more information.

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadline:

Fall:

• December 15 – Early Admissions Deadline
• June 30 – Final Deadline

Spring:

• August 1 – Early Admissions Deadline
• November 1 – Final Deadline

Applications are reviewed as they are received and will be considered after the deadline.

APPLY ONLINE to this Fox graduate program.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: The equivalent of a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college is required. For three-year degrees, an evaluation of mark sheets may be required by WES or another NACES organization. Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree in a country where the language of instruction is English, must report scores for a standardized test of English.

Statement of Goals: In 250 words or less, describe your goals and motivations for pursuing this certificate program.

Resume: Current resume or CV is required.

Certificate Requirements

Number of Credits Required to Complete the Certificate: 9

Required Courses:

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
MSOM 5001	Operations Management	3
LGLS 5701	Legal and Ethical Foundations of Business	3
STAT 5001	Quantitative Methods for Business	3
Total Credit Hours		9

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