Graduate Certificate in Optimization and Supply Chain Management

ACADEMIC OVERVIEW

Unit requirement: 15 units including required courses and at least 9 units of electives. The minimum GPA to complete this degree is 3.0 for all units applied to the certificate.

Required and Elective Courses

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APPLICATION CRITERIA

Graduate Certificates are only available to current students enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral degree at USC. Current students can find detailed instructions about requirements and how to apply by clicking the button below.

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FAQs

Do I have to be a current USC student to apply for admission to this program?

Yes, you must be a current USC student to apply.

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I really want to get into the Marshall MBA program or one of the MS programs. Can I start with the certificate and then transfer to the MBA or an MS degree?

No. Admission to the Graduate Certificate program will not change your chances of getting into the MBA or MS program. Marshall’s MBA and MS degrees provide a much broader education, and include career support and scholarship opportunities. The graduate certificates do not help your chances of getting into another degree at Marshall and could create curricular overlap problems that could be expensive.

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I already hold a master's degree. Do I have to submit test scores?

Yes. Holding a prior master’s degree does not exempt applicants from submitting the required test scores.

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What if I took the required course with a degree I completed already?

Coursework credited to a degree previously awarded by USC cannot be applied to the Graduate Certificate. Likewise, coursework taken at another university cannot be applied to the Graduate Certificate and should not be repeated at USC. 

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How long does it take to complete the program?

The length of time needed to complete the program varies from student to student.

- International students must complete the program within two semesters.

- U.S. citizens and permanent residents may complete the program over several years.

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Career Development and Placement Services

Please note that the Marshall Career Service does not offer support to certificate-only students. Certificate-only students are provided career-related services through the USC CAREER CENTER. Certificate students are encouraged to join graduate student clubs and organizations in their field of interest as well.

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