Program Overview

Lab Management, Graduate Certificate

The Lab Management Graduate Certificate Program is designed for lab professionals, especially forensic lab managers, who seek to enhance their training in management topics. The program addresses the ongoing concern for lab management training and education by providing courses in accounting, organizational behavior, marketing, supply chain, and legal/regulatory issues. These courses equip students with the necessary skills and background to manage a successful lab. The experiential projects include a research project on a capital expenditure purchase or a process improvement important to forensic labs.

Admission Requirements

• Students must have a bachelor's degree in Forensic Science, Biology, Chemistry, or other related degree.
• Applicants should follow the admissions process described in the Graduate Catalog.

Course Requirements

The following courses are required for the Lab Management Graduate Certificate:

• ACC 613: Profit Planning & Control (3 credit hours)
• FSC 646: Lab Management (2 credit hours)
• FSC 660: Independent Study (2 credit hours)
• MGT 672: Organizational Behavior (3 credit hours)
• MGT 674: Prod/Operation Management (3 credit hours)
• MKT 682: Adv Marketing Management (3 credit hours)
  • Total Credit Hours: 16

Program Overview

The Lab Management Graduate Certificate Program is tailored to meet the needs of lab professionals, particularly those in forensic lab management, by offering a comprehensive curriculum that covers critical aspects of management. The program's focus on experiential projects, such as research on capital expenditures or process improvements, ensures that students gain practical experience alongside theoretical knowledge. This approach prepares graduates to effectively manage labs, addressing the longstanding need for specialized training in this field.