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Operational Management Certificate (Graduate)

Operational Management Certificate (Graduate)

Strengthen your decision-making and leadership skills with the Operational Management Graduate Certificate in Temple University’s Fox School of Business. Designed for those who want to build a foundation in essential business practices, this nine-credit online graduate certificate introduces core MBA concepts in operations, statistics and business law. Students develop the ability to analyze data, manage production systems, and navigate the legal and ethical considerations that shape business decisions. 

Who should enroll in the Operational Management certificate?  

This program is tailored for current business professionals who want to hone their expertise in operational management through MBA-level coursework but who cannot commit to the MBA program at Fox.  

Why study operational management in the Fox School of Business? 

Fox is offering three related, MBA-level certificate programs focused on key aspects of business management for those professionals who wish to advance their careers. Together, the certificates comprise 27 of the 30 core credits required in the MBA program. Students have the option of applying one or more of the MBA certificates toward the MBA program at Fox. 

Operational Management Learning Outcomes

Students in the Operational Management Graduate Certificate will be prepared to 

  • apply data analysis and statistical reasoning to solve real-world business problems; 

  • lead and manage operational systems in manufacturing and service industries; and 

  • understand and apply legal and ethical principles in managerial decision-making. 

Pathway to an MBA  

The Operational Management certificate introduces students to key concepts in management theory and practice and provides a valuable credential for advancing or entering a career in management. It can be taken on its own or stacked with the Operational Management and Financial Management graduate certificates to fulfill up to 27 of the 30 core credits required for Fox’s online or part-time MBA programs. 

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Program Format & Curriculum 

The Operational Management Certificate (Graduate) will be offered in a hybrid format, with some courses complete in person; however, most will be available online. Students will complete three MBA –level courses as part of the curriculum, totaling nine credit hours. 

  • Legal and Ethical Foundations in Business (3 credits)

  • Operations Management (3 credits)

  • Quantitative Methods for Business (3 credits)

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Careers 

Temple University maintains strong ties with employers, both within the city of Philadelphia and beyond, who have employed, or currently employ, former Temple students. Graduates of the Fox School of Business have gone on to work for a variety of employers, including 

  • Temple University, 

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this program offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

Program Contact

Alexander Stein, assistant professor of marketing in the Fox School of Business, is the contact for this certificate. 
Email:  
Phone: 215-348-4356

Accreditation

The Fox School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The school has maintained AACSB accreditation since 1934.

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