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The aerospace/defense industry is critical to national security, commerce, world trade, and technological innovation. The University of Tennessee has a special strategic commitment to supporting this vital industry. Our focus is the culmination of years of work with a broad range of industry and military organizations conducted by one of the country’s top-ranked logistics/supply chain faculties. Our expertise is in operations excellence, especially lean and supply chain management. Building upon this base, the university has become a leader in developing degree and non-degree programs that address the most critical challenges facing this essential industry. All this work takes place under the umbrella of the Aerospace/Defense Clearinghouse at the University of Tennessee , or AD TN.
AD TN — The premier, university source of managerial education and development for the aerospace/defense sector.
THE AEROSPACE MBA — The country’s only fully accredited Aerospace MBA program. Degree earned in 12 months. Program design allows participation from anywhere in the world.
LEAN SHORT COURSES — Learn to apply lean concepts throughout your product delivery systems and value chain.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SHORT COURSES — A comprehensive offering to improve competitiveness through value-stream integration.
MRO SHORT COURSES — Adaptation of lean and theory of constraints to the unique challenges facing maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT SHORT COURSES — Realize real improvements through programs in experiements design and managing your processes using data.
MANAGING IN A TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT SHORT COURSE — Unique program aimed at facilitating the transition from technical to managerial leadership.

PERFORMANCE-BASED LOGISTICS: THE BASICS AND BEYOND (PBL) — Applied coursework and workshops in how to structure and execute PBL contracts.