Graduate Certificates in Operational Excellence

While operations and supply chain best practices are well-developed disciplines, few could have anticipated the cascade effect of geopolitical confrontation, trade conflicts and global pandemic. Businesses are reconsidering their own assumptions and investments in infrastructure, processes, people and education. Technology, in particular, is playing an outsized role, as the ability to use predictive analytics, machine learning and data visualization has become a requirement for professionals working in supply-chain management.The Stevens graduate certificate in Operational Excellence is a flexible, four-course program that teaches you the advanced quantitative and analytical techniques required to assess, create and improve corporate operations. Courses emphasize the learning and application of tools and methods to specific problems in operations management. Examples and cases covered in the certificate emphasize physical product supply chains, but the concepts taught are equally applicable to digital operations.

Online Application All individuals who wish to be considered for admission to a graduate program at Stevens must complete an online application. Transcripts All applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions they have attended, regardless of whether they earned a degree. Official transcripts must be sent directly from each institution to Stevens. Students may submit unofficial transcripts during the application process, however official transcripts must be submitted before the first day of classes. Unofficial transcripts can be submitted as attachments through the application itself. Academic and/or Professional Recommendations Most graduate degree programs require two recommendations. Select doctoral programs require three letters of recommendation. Recommendations must be completed by people who know the applicant academically and/or professionally. Personal recommendations will not be accepted. Resume/CV Applicants to all Ph.D. programs and to both master’s and Ph.D. programs in the School of Business are required to submit a resume or CV. Statement of Purpose All applicants are required to submit a Statement of Purpose that details why they have chosen to apply to this particular program at Stevens. The Statement of Purpose should be 500-1,000 words, typed in 12-point Times New Roman font.