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.
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 three-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.
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 three-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.
