Supply Chain Management, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Saint Louis University's post-baccalaureate certificate in supply chain management at the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business provides a comprehensive overview of an in-demand area of business and offers students an opportunity to learn the key processes that drive profitable business growth.

A certificate in this field pairs well with a wide variety of business degrees and is a significant asset to current professionals looking to improve their technical understanding of supply chain management. Students looking to further their education after completion of the certificate program of study have the option to pursue the Chaifetz School's M.S. in Supply Chain Management, which is consistently ranked among the top 20 by U.S. News & World Report. The certificate consists of 12 credits of advanced graduate courses in supply chain management.

Admission Requirements

Applicants are reviewed holistically for undergraduate performance and internship or professional experience. 

No GMAT or GRE required.

Application Requirements

• Completed online application

• Transcript(s)

• Two letters of recommendation

• Résumé

• Professional goal statement

Requirements for International Students

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents will also need to submit:

• English Language Proficiency Scores: For non-native speakers of English, an official TOEFL or IELTS score report is also required and must be sent directly from ETS or the British Council (The school code is 6629 for ETS). TOEFL and IELTS scores should be no more than two years old. This program requires a TOEFL score of 88 and an IELTS broadband of at least a 6.5. The Pearson Test of English and Duolingo scores can be accepted as well. If you are interested in submitting Pearson scores, please contact gradbiz@slu.edu.

• Official Academic Transcripts: An official transcript articulating both GPA and grades for all previous coursework is required and will be evaluated at the time of admission. 

• Documentation of Financial Support: After an admission decision has been made and scholarship consideration has been assessed, students will need to complete an addendum form outlining certification of financial support for one year of study (if a student visa is required) submitted with the necessary documentation. Documentation will include:

  • A letter (declaration) of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency providing funds for your tuition and living expenses for the duration of your study at Saint Louis University.

  • A letter (certification) from the sponsor’s bank verifying that such funds currently are available and will be so for each subsequent year of your study at this University.  The financial evidence must cover at least the amount of expenses needed for the first year of your study.

• Pathway Programs: INTO SLU offers a pathway program for international students who are interested in this program but do not meet the direct entry requirements. Visit https://www.intostudy.com/en/universities/saint-louis-university/programs for more information.

Review Process

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once all application materials are received. Application files are reviewed holistically (undergraduate performance, internship or professional experience and professional goal statement). The average time for admissions decisions is one to two weeks.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

For more information about student loans, please visit the student financial services office online at http://finaid.slu.edu.  

Accreditation 

The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world’s largest business education alliance and accrediting body of business schools, ensuring continuous quality improvement in terms of curriculum, instructional resources, student selection, career placement and intellectual contributions and qualifications of the faculty. Fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation. 

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

Request Information 

For additional admission questions, please contact: Graduate Business Admissions Team 314-977-3800 gradbiz@slu.edu