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LVC Accelerate

Accelerate Your Career. Lead with Confidence.

LVC Accelerate is Lebanon Valley College’s 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’s working professionals.

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Why LVC Accelerate?

  • Cohort-Based Experience: Learn alongside a select group of motivated professionals and expand your regional professional network.
  • Fast-Track Format: Complete a graduate certificate in just 6 months.
  • Real-World Focus: Practical, industry-aligned coursework you can apply immediately.
  • Career Momentum: Build leadership capacity and position yourself for advancement.
  • MBA Pathway: All credits earned can be applied directly to LVC’s MBA program.
How the Program Works

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.

LVC Accelerate: Supply Chain Management & Logistics

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’s fast-moving business environment in our region and nationally.

 

Courses

Fall 1, 2026: August 24–October 11

  • MBA 857: Supply Chain Management

Fall 2, 2026: October 19–December 6

  • MBA 867: Risk and Quality Management

Spring 1, 2027: January 11–February 28

  • MBA 897: Team Leadership through Stakeholder Management

Optional in-Person Networking Experiences

  • Cohort Kick-Off Event—Lebanon Valley College (Date TBD)
  • Mid-Point Networking Event—(Details Coming Soon)
  • Cohort Completion Celebration—Lebanon Valley College (Date TBD)

The experiences provide valuable opportunities to connect with peers, faculty, and regional business leaders.

Program Cost & Employer Tuition Benefits
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’s 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.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. Prior business coursework is not required.

To apply, submit:

  • Complete an online application.
  • Current professional résumé or CV.
  • Official undergraduate transcripts from the institution where you earned your bachelor’s 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

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.

In Their Words

Through several of my courses, I gained deeper insights into operations, risk management, quality management, and a variety of tools designed to enhance organizational processes. I’ve already applied this knowledge in meetings with colleagues, using it to evaluate workflows and identify opportunities for improvement.
Courtney “Shay” Pope M’26
[My courses] gave me a much deeper appreciation for the operational challenges our plants and production teams face…It improved the quality of my conversations and helped set clearer expectations during project planning.
Austin Lesher M’25, Strategic Accounts Manager, Carlisle Construction Materials