Lean Six Sigma is a set of management techniques used in the business world to improve processes by greatly reducing the probability that an error or defect will occur. It is based on statistical analysis rather than guesswork.
Lean Six Sigma is a set of management techniques intended to improve business processes by greatly reducing the probability that an error or defect will occur. Many employers seek personnel with Six Sigma training. This certificate program, offered through the School of Engineering, is designed to acknowledge the effort students make to learn the DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) phases of Six Sigma.
Interested students in any undergraduate program who successfully complete three required courses with a minimum grade of C- are eligible to receive the Lean Six Sigma certificate. Course completion includes the application of knowledge in a real-world project.
Students pursuing this certificate take a total of three courses (9 credits) as outlined below.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| IER 220 | Production Systems (MER 225) | 3 |
| IER 230 | Lean Systems Engineering (MER 235) | 3 |
| IER 375 | Statistical Process Control | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
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