Why Pursue a Graduate Certificate in Operations and Supply Chain Management
The global supply chain is vast and integrates networks of tiered suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses, retail outlets or service providers. According to cscmp.org, Supply Chain Management includes the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion (operations) and all logistics management activities. It also includes collaboration with channel partners (e.g. suppliers, intermediaries, third party service providers and customers), which requires supply and demand management within and across companies.
UT San Antonio’s curriculum supports students acquiring competency in the conceptual, systematic and analytical tools required for both manufacturing and service-oriented industries.
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Admission & Application Requirements
Applications are submitted through the UT San Antonio Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UT San Antonio Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UT San Antonio by the appropriate application deadline.
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| Required Degree | Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution. | |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours. Otherwise qualified individuals with a GPA below 3.0 may still be eligible for admission consideration. For further information, please contact [email protected]. | |
| Transcripts* | Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English | |
| Credential Evaluation | Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from FCSA or any NACES-approved credential evaluation agency. | |
| English Language Proficiency | 79 TOEFL iBT / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100 For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 4.0. |
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| *Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University. | ||
Application Deadlines
Although this certificate offers summer admission, coursework options in the summer are limited. Students are encouraged to apply for fall or spring admission.
Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.
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| Timing on Admission Decision: Completed applications will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis. Decisions generally will be made and sent to applicants within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application. | |||
| Application Deadlines for: | Priority | International | Domestic |
| Spring 2026 | November 1 | December 12 | |
| Summer 2026 | March 1 | May 1 | |
| Fall 2026 | June 1 | August 1 | |
| Spring 2027 | November 1 | December 1 | |
| Summer 2027 | Not Available | Not Available | |
Funding Opportunities
ResourcesCareer Options
UT San Antonio prepares you for future careers that are in demand. The possible careers below are based on data pulled by a third-party tool called Emsi, which pulls information from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, other government databases and more to give you regional and national career outlook related to this academic program.
Current Graduate Students Interested in the Operations and Supply Chain Management Certificate
Current UT San Antonio graduate students do not need to submit an online application. Please contact the Graduate Program Advisor, Haley Lee ([email protected]), to complete a request to enroll in this graduate certificate program.
- 3M
- Amazon
- AT&T
- BioBridge Global
- Caterpillar
- C.H. Robinson
- City Public Service
- Dell
- DHL Supply Chain
- H-E-B
- Home Depot
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Rackspace
- Tower Semiconductor
- USAA
- Valero
To earn this graduate certificate, students must complete four courses totaling 12 semester credit hours.
- Integrated Global Supply Chain Management (required)
- Advanced Production / Operations Management
- Effective Project Management
- Lean Operations and Six Sigma
- Logistics Systems Management
- Management and Control of Quality
- Pricing and Revenue Management
- Service Management and Operations
- Supply Chain Analytics
Frequently Asked Questions
The Operations and Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate at UT San Antonio is a 12-credit-hour graduate certificate designed to help you build foundational and specialized knowledge in supply chain, operations and logistics management. In this program, you’ll complete four courses that focus on how organizations manage supply chain complexity and improve business performance. This program is a strong option if you want focused graduate-level training without committing to a full master’s degree. Graduate certificates are flexible, shorter in duration and can be stacked alongside a master’s degree or pursued independently.
This program is a good fit if you are a working professional who wants to strengthen your skills in operations, logistics or supply chain management, or if you are a current graduate student looking to add specialized training to your degree. You should consider this certificate if you want to build practical skills in problem-solving, communication, teamwork and supply chain decision-making that apply across manufacturing and service industries.
In this program, you’ll learn the core concepts and tools used in operations, supply chain and logistics management. The curriculum is designed to help you understand supply chain complexity and build competency in the conceptual, systematic and analytical tools organizations use to improve operations. To earn the certificate, you’ll complete four courses (12 credit hours). Course options include Integrated Global Supply Chain Management (required), plus options such as Lean Operations and Six Sigma, Logistics Systems Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Advanced Production/Operations Management, Service Management and Operations and Management and Control of Quality.
This program requires four courses totaling 12 semester credit hours, so your timeline will depend on how many courses you take each term. Because it is a certificate program, many students complete it on a flexible schedule while balancing work or other graduate coursework.
This program can help you strengthen your qualifications for roles in operations, supply chain, logistics and process improvement by giving you focused graduate-level training in an in-demand field. You’ll build practical skills in analytics, systems thinking and operational decision-making that employers value across industries. Local employers who hire operations and supply chain roles include Amazon, Dell, DHL Supply Chain, H-E-B, USAA, Valero, Caterpillar and 3M.
If you plan to complete the certificate as a special (non-degree-seeking) graduate student, you are not eligible for financial aid. If you are a current graduate student, you should check with the program advisor and UT San Antonio Graduate School for the most current funding and eligibility details.
