The aerospace and defense industry is changing rapidly, fueled by emerging technologies, global complexity, and the growing need for agile and innovative leadership. OU’s fully online Graduate Certificate in Aerospace & Defense Analytics is designed for business professionals who want to lead with clarity, adapt with confidence, and make strategic decisions that drive progress.
Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, support mission-critical initiatives, or expand your impact within your organization, this program provides practical tools to lead effectively while continuing to advance in your current role.
Online
Spring – Nov. 1
Fall – May 1
The University of Oklahoma is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
AACSB accreditation is a globally recognized standard of excellence in business education. It reflects our commitment to high-quality instruction, innovative curriculum, continuous improvement, and impactful student outcomes.
6 months
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*All data provided are approximate and based on 2024 sources.
The Aerospace and Defense Analytics graduate certificate delivers business management education to the growing Aerospace/Defense industry. The graduate certificate is available to managers, executives, and employees in a wide variety of fields who work in the Aerospace/Defense industry. The certificate provides additional management education for these professionals who need specific skills using a flexible format, enabling students to tailor the certificate to their own needs, as well as those of their employer. The program prepares them for careers at the interface of managerial and leadership positions in aerospace and defense organizations, consulting companies, government agencies, and defense contractors.
An application fee is not required for applicants to the Graduate Certificate in Aerospace & Defense Analytics program. Your application will be reviewed once all application materials are received.
Upload an unofficial copy of your transcript from your undergraduate degree-granting institution and other graduate degrees to the online application and request for an official transcript to be sent to OU.
Official Paper Transcripts can be sent to:
University of Oklahoma
Office of Graduate Admissions
731 Elm Avenue, Room 318
Norman, OK 73019
Official Electronic Transcripts can be sent to:
gradadm@ou.edu
Provide a copy of an up-to-date professional résumé. Include information about full-time positions, military assignments, and significant part-time or summer work experiences. Résumés should also list education history with dates of attendance and graduation.
As part of the online application, you will be asked to submit a brief statement (500 words maximum) explaining why you would like to be part of this program. If you feel there are unaddressed gaps in your educational background or professional experience, please include the details in your statement.
We recommend students have at least two to five years of full-time work experience, industry specific preferred.
Our students have direct access to real-world mentorship to complement their academic and experiential learning opportunities. They're instructed by Price College's world-class faculty and excel with the additional support of OKC’s business leadership.
Whether you prefer the structure of in-person classes, the convenience of online learning, or a hybrid approach that blends both, our programs are built to fit your lifestyle. Connect with professors and peers while building the skills to advance your career. Designed with working professionals in mind, our programs offer the support, adaptability, and the academic excellence you need to thrive.
