Ashland University

What you'll study

The certificate comprises four 3-credit graduate courses:

• MBA 503 Operations Management — foundational operations concepts.
• MBA 570 Supply Chain Management — central supply chain principles.
• MBA 571 Logistics & Procurement — logistics, transportation and procurement topics.
• MBA 572 Supply Chain Strategy — strategic approaches to supply chain design and management.

The Blackboard LMS hosts videos, syllabi, assignments and communication tools for each course. Ashland also offers Credit for Prior Learning options that can provide up to 9 credits toward a graduate business degree for industry-recognized credentials.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree. Most graduate business certificate programs have prerequisites. Specific course prerequisites are listed with individual MBA courses.

Career prospects

The curriculum is intended for students targeting leadership roles in supply chain functions or for professionals who need deeper supply chain knowledge to collaborate with procurement, logistics and inventory teams. The university provides placement support, internship assistance and career services through the Career Center for Life Calling.

Scholarships & funding angle

Tuition is stated per course ($2,595) or per credit ($865). Financing options are available through the Financial Aid Office. The program is accredited by AACSB and ACBSP, and students benefit from faculty with supply-chain-related certifications and professional affiliations.