LVC Accelerate
LVC Accelerate is 麻豆破解鈥檚 cohort-based professional development series designed for ambitious early and mid-career professionals ready to take the next step. Through a dynamic blend of graduate coursework, peer collaboration, and real-world application, LVC Accelerate offers a fast track to leadership development, skill-building, and growth.
Participants progress through their program alongside a motivated cohort of peers, building powerful professional connections while gaining practical skills they can apply immediately in their organizations. With personalized support, industry-informed curriculum, and an engaging online learning environment, LVC Accelerate delivers a high-impact graduate experience that fits the realities of today鈥檚 working professionals.
Each LVC Accelerate cohort focuses on a high-demand business discipline such as Supply Chain Management & Logistics, Project Management, or Human Resource Management. Our faculty are selected based on their expertise and years of experience in the field, ensuring that you gain the maximum benefit from each course.
Students complete:
- 3 graduate courses (100% online)
- One 7-week course per term
- Optional in-person networking experiences throughout the program
This accelerated format allows you to earn a graduate certificate quickly while building valuable professional relationships.
Start Date: August 24, 2026
Completion Date: February 28, 2027
Format: Online coursework and integrated networking opportunities
Credential Earned: Supply Chain Management & Logistics Certificate
Program Overview
Supply chain and logistics professionals are valued for their ability to analyze data, manage complex systems, and make high-quality, evidence-based decisions. Every course in the LVC Accelerate: Supply Chain Management & Logistics program is built around strategic decision-making and prepares students with the critical skills demanded by today鈥檚 fast-moving business environment in our region and nationally.
Courses
Fall 1, 2026: August 24鈥揙ctober 11
- MBA 857: Supply Chain Management
Fall 2, 2026: October 19鈥揇ecember 6
- MBA 867: Risk and Quality Management
Spring 1, 2027: January 11鈥揊ebruary 28
- MBA 897: Team Leadership through Stakeholder Management
Optional in-Person Networking Experiences
- Cohort Kick-Off Event鈥斅槎蛊平� (Date TBD)
- Mid-Point Networking Event鈥�(Details Coming Soon)
- Cohort Completion Celebration鈥斅槎蛊平� (Date TBD)
The experiences provide valuable opportunities to connect with peers, faculty, and regional business leaders.
Total Program Cost: $5,250
Billed in three installments across the program. Books and other required course materials are not included and are the student鈥檚 responsibility.
Many employers offer tuition reimbursement as part of their professional development benefits, with the federal tax-free limit for employer-sponsored tuition assistance set at $5,250 per year. That means your employer may be able to fully cover the cost of LVC Accelerate, allowing you to upskill with little to no out-of-pocket expense.
Deferred Billing Option:
Students receiving employer tuition reimbursement qualify for deferred billing, allowing you to delay tuition payments in alignment with typical employer reimbursement timelines.
Additional LVC scholarships, awards, and partnership discounts cannot be applied to the LVC Accelerate program.
Applicants must hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. Prior business coursework is not required.
To apply, submit:
- Current professional r茅sum茅 or CV.
- Official undergraduate transcripts from the institution where you earned your bachelor鈥檚 degree.
Early Application Deadline: July 15, 2026
Final Application Deadline: August 15, 2026
Application materials can be uploaded in the Graduate Application Portal or submitted to graduateadmission@lvc.edu
Professional Networking & Industry Engagement听
LVC Accelerate is more than a graduate certificate鈥攊t’s听an opportunity to build meaningful professional connections and engage with leaders in your field.听
Throughout the program, cohort members听participate听in exclusive networking and professional development events designed to complement their coursework and expand their professional networks.
麻豆破解, August 19, 2026 | 5:30鈥�7 p.m. (Tentative)听
Meet your fellow cohort members, connect with faculty, and get to know the听program听director before classes begin. Enjoy听hors d’oeuvres听and refreshments while building relationships that will support your success throughout the program.听
Lebanon Country Club, October 15, 2026 | 6鈥�8 p.m. (Tentative)听
Join fellow cohort members, local industry professionals, and leaders from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance Chapter of Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)听for an interactive evening of professional development and networking.听
Hosted as an in-person ASCM Watch Party, this event combines dinner, discussion, and industry insights as participants review real-world supply chain case examples and emerging industry challenges. Facilitated by LVC faculty and ASCM chapter leadership, the event听provides听a unique opportunity to expand your professional network while engaging with current issues shaping the future of supply chain management.听
ASCM representatives will also share听additional听opportunities for cohort members to connect with the broader supply听chain听professional community.
麻豆破解 (Date TBD)听听
Celebrate your accomplishments alongside classmates, faculty, and invited guests as you complete the LVC Accelerate experience and earn your graduate certificate.听
Seats Are Limited. Apply Early.
Enrollment in LVC Accelerate is limited to maintain a high-quality cohort experience. Early application is strongly encouraged. Admissions decisions will be made after the early application deadline. Additional admissions will be made on a rolling basis, subject to seat availability.