Requirements
You must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. Although, a four-year equivalent collegiate educational program is required, the Graduate School will determine whether non-traditional programs are acceptable. Appropriate work experience is desired but not required.

Current Auburn University graduate students who are not enrolled in the Master of Science degree in Supply Chain Management are also eligible to apply.

How to Apply
Start your application on the Graduate School Online Application. The following materials should be uploaded with your application:

- Professional resume
- Unofficial transcripts from every institution attended (official transcripts will be required for students accepted into the program)
- GMAT/GRE scores are not required.

Deadlines
International applicants should submit all required materials at least 90 days before the first day of class of the semester in which the student wishes to begin graduate study. Domestic students should submit all materials at least 45 days before the first class day. However, most academic units make admission decisions several months in advance. Thus, applicants should check with the department to which they seek admission to determine when materials should be submitted. Contact April Hurley at ash0008@auburn.edu for more information about deadlines.

For more frequently asked questions about the application process, please visit the Graduate School website.

The program requires the completion of 4 courses (12 total credit hours):

• BUSI 7150—Operational Excellence
• SCMN 7600—Supply Management & Manufacturing
• SCMN 7700—Demand Management & Fulfillment
• SCMN 7800—Supply Chain Strategy

For course descriptions, please refer to the AU Bulletin.

Please Note: You will take BUSI 7150 Operational Excellence in the first semester of the graduate certificate program. 

This certificate is a 12 credit hour program. Tuition for online students is currently $950 per credit hour (regardless of residency). Tuition will increase to $1,000 per credit hour beginning in the Fall 2025 semester.

*Tuition is reviewed annually and subject to adjustment. Graduate students enrolled in less than 9 hours are charged according to the Tuition Rates Per Credit Hour schedule. Student Financial Services provides a Tuition Calculator  and current Estimated Cost of Attendance at Auburn University.

Due to federal guidelines and regulations, Graduate Certificate programs do not qualify for financial aid.

Note: In addition to tuition, on-campus students pay $229 per credit hour in graduate professional fees.