Operational Excellence Graduate Certificate
Enhance your knowledge related to key tools and software used for effective supply chain and project management.
- Offered 100% Online.
- 1 year
- 12 credit hours
- No thesis required
Increase Your Project Management Skills
The Operational Excellence Graduate Certificate is designed to offer a graduate-level working knowledge of important tools for successful supply chain and project management applications. Gain experience with Six Sigma and project management software as you complete not only our Operational Excellence certificate, but also a Green Belt Six Sigma certificate. What’s more, you can apply all courses in the Operational Excellence Certificate toward a Master of Science in Management, and some courses may also apply to other graduate business degrees. Jump-start your journey today.
Spring 2026 Graduate Flex Term.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
Our graduate certificate can help expand a wide range of career opportunities in process optimization, quality management and operational strategy, and is designed to prepare you to lead transformative initiatives that enhance efficiency and drive business success.
Career Possibilities
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Program Details
Our program is designed to equip you with essential tools and knowledge for effective supply chain and project management.
What Might I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Project Management
Develop skills in planning, executing and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed on time and on budget.
Operations Management
Understand the principles of designing and managing efficient business operations.
Global Supply Chain Management
Gain insights into managing and optimizing supply chains on a global scale.
Quality Management and Six Sigma
Explore methodologies to improve process quality and eliminate defects.
Taking Classes
100% Online
Whether you are a full- or part-time student, you can enhance your expertise in process optimization and quality management at your own pace. Our fully-online graduate certificate is designed to be flexible, enabling you to fit coursework seamlessly into your lifestyle and career goals.
For an up to date listing of course offerings, locations and times, please check the schedule of classes, which is subject to change.
Curriculum
Our 12-hour program is carefully crafted to train you in the use of advanced tools and methodologies, such as Six Sigma and project management software essential for effective supply chain and project management.
All courses within this certificate can count toward our Master of Science in Management, and some courses may apply to other graduate business programs. To earn the Operational Excellence certificate, complete the following courses:
- MGT 555: Project Management
- MGT 575: Operations Management
- MGT 576: Global Supply Chain Management
- MGT 591: Quality Management & Six Sigma
For more information, please email Dr. Alex Williams or contact our main office at 903.886.5703.
Adding Value with Certificates
Broaden your expertise. You can enhance your professional qualifications by pursuing additional graduate certificates to help complement your skills in process optimization, quality management and operational strategy.
Auditing and Forensic Accounting Graduate Certificate
The graduate certificate in Auditing and Forensic Accounting will equip students to gain certifications offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The twelve semester hours (4 courses) of coursework is eligible to meet requirements for the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program should a student wish to pursue it. ACCT 527 & ACCT 562 are in the core curriculum and the remaining courses would meet electives for the MSA.
Business Analytics Graduate Certificate
The Business Analytics Graduate Certificate is a 12 semester hour (4 courses) certificate. All courses are currently being taught and eligible to help meet the requirements for the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MS-BUSA) program.
Economics of U.S. Healthcare Graduate Certificate
A 4-course certificate that provides a better understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and prepares the students for careers as healthcare executives. At the end of the MGT 591 course, the students will receive the Six Sigma Green Belt certification which is a highly desirable qualification in healthcare that focuses on data analysis in Excel.
Tax Accounting Graduate Certificate
The Tax Accounting Graduate Certificate is a 12 semester hour (4 course) program. The certificate may be applied to the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program with two of the courses ACCT 538 & ACCT 540 required as part of the core and advanced core.
Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Lirong Liu, Ph.D.
Faculty
Asli Ogunc
Faculty
Alex Williams, Ph.D.
Faculty
Student Organizations
Our campus has many ways to engage and get involved. Student organizations offer excellent opportunities for networking, professional growth and collaboration. These groups can enable you to connect with peers, faculty and industry leaders, and strive to provide platforms to enhance your knowledge of process optimization, quality management and the latest industry trends while supporting career development.
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Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
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East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are
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- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps to apply below.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- GPA minimum 2.5
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Admission Process
Once admitted, you must:
- Earn a 3.0 GPA on all required coursework (No course substitutions may be applied on graduate certificates)
- Submit a Completion of Certificate Request while taking your final graduate certificate courses.
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Operational Excellence, Graduate Certificate” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Review the Application Packet for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
Note: International students interested in graduate certificates must do so in conjunction with a graduate degree.
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Operational Excellence Graduate Certificate” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $75 application fee
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
- Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Review the Application Packet for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact the Department
- College of Business
- 903.886.5703
- 903.886.5650
- [email protected]
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011