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The online graduate certificate in Operations Management at the University of New Hampshire is designed for professionals across industries—including health care, manufacturing, ecommerce, and the military—seeking to enhance their operational leadership skills. This 12-credit program covers key areas such as project management, supply chain management, and quality management, with course options tailored to both business and health care contexts.
Those wishing to continue their education may apply their 12-credit Graduate Certificate toward our 30-credit Project Management master’s degree.
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This Operations Management Graduate Certificate program is designed to provide an interdisciplinary approach to operations management, ranging from manufacturing to health care. Participants will gain an understanding and appreciation of the functions an operations manager provides to their organization. They will acquire knowledge of the essentials of business operations, including project management and supply chain management. We recognize the differences in quality management between business and health care by providing students a choice of quality management courses. Credits earned through this certification program are fully transferable to the M.S. in Project Management degree program.
Operations management is critical in every industry. It helps organizations address gaps, problem solve, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve day-to-day workflow. Historically thought of as a discipline specific to manufacturing, today you’ll find that many organizations are investing more resources in operations management so they can increase quality, control costs, and enhance products, services, and delivery.
Whether you work in health care, manufacturing, e-commerce, military or another field, earning a graduate certificate in Operations Management is an effective strategy to help establish yourself as a credible professional in the industry. In our program, you’ll acquire new skills in support of managing an organization’s operations functions—and more importantly, learn how to apply this knowledge on the job.
This Operations Management Graduate Certificate program is designed to provide an interdisciplinary approach to operations management, ranging from manufacturing to health care. Participants will gain an understanding and appreciation of the functions an operations manager provides to their organization. They will acquire knowledge of the essentials of business operations, including project management and supply chain management. We recognize the differences in quality management between business and health care by providing students a choice of quality management courses.
Graduate credit is only granted for courses completed with a grade of B- or higher
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Management-Graduate Certificate | ||
| OPS 800 | Principles of Operations Management | 3 |
| PM 800 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| Complete three credits from the following: | 3 | |
HLTC 810 | Health Care Quality and Safety | |
PM 819 | Total Quality Management | |
| Choose three credits from the following: | 3 | |
SCM 805 | Supply Chain Management | |
PM 820 | Introduction to Lean Management | |
PM 821 | Introduction to Theory of Constraints | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission:
Application Fee: Application fee waived for CPS Online applicants.
Campus: Online
New England Regional: No
Accelerated Masters Eligible: No
Students claiming in-state residency must also submit a Proof of Residence Form. This form is not required to complete your application, but you will need to submit it after you are offered admission, or you will not be able to register for classes.
If you attended UNH or Granite State College (GSC) after September 1, 1991, and have indicated so on your online application, we will retrieve your transcript internally; this includes UNH-Durham, UNH-Manchester, UNH Non-Degree work and GSC.
If you did not attend UNH, or attended prior to September 1, 1991, then you must upload a copy (PDF) of your transcript in the application form. International transcripts must be translated into English.
If admitted, you must then request an official transcript be sent directly to our office from the Registrar's Office of each college/university attended. We accept transcripts both electronically and in hard copy:
Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.
A current resume is required with your submitted application.
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Prospective international students are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent examination scores. English Language Exams may be waived if English is your first language. If you wish to request a waiver, then please visit our Test Scores webpage for more information.
The UNH College of Professional Studies offers a seamless transition from undergraduate to graduate study. Designed for the working adult, UNH CPS offers graduate certificates and master’s degrees delivered online by scholars-practitioner faculty. Receive a supportive, world-class education that fits your lifestyle, goals, and budget.
Our 12-credit graduate certificate will help you gain an understanding and appreciation of the functions an operations manager provides to their organization. Available 100% online, you’ll learn from faculty who are leaders within their field and respected for their expertise. The courses in your certificate program may be applied to our master’s degree in Project Management, a program accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and its Global Accreditation Center, the industry standard for project management excellence.
Those wishing to continue their education may apply their 12-credit Graduate Certificate toward our 30-credit Project Management master’s degree. Ask your advisor about application requirements.