OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
Lean Six Sigma Certificate Program |
Certificate code CTLSSC
Russ College of Engineering and Technology
Department of Engineering Technology and Management
125 Stocker Center
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1455
www.ohio.edu/engineering/engineering-tech/
Zaki Kuruppalil, contact person
kuruppal@ohio.edu
Program Overview
Lean and Six Sigma were developed as two separate methodologies to remove waste and improve quality in an enterprise. The overlap in the principles, tools and skill sets utilized by both methods has led to a synergy in how they are applied in conjunction with each other in an organization. By completing this certificate, students will gain knowledge to utilize and apply key lean and six sigma tools, techniques and methods. This certificate will include a lean course, a six sigma quality course, a statistical methods course and other complementary courses to provide the students with exposure to the skills that are required to be an effective problem solver.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
Students must be admitted into a current undergraduate degree program at Ohio University.
Change of Program Policy
Students must be admitted into a current undergraduate degree program at Ohio University.
External Transfer Admission
Students must be admitted into a current undergraduate degree program at Ohio University.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Specific expertise in lean and six sigma tools can lead to gainful employment for engineering graduates as well as other majors as the skill set is currently in high demand in industry. Even though lean and six sigma methodologies originated in the manufacturing sector, in the past few years, the methods have been applied to various sectors such as government, healthcare and service sectors with fruitful results.
Requirements
Certificate Hours Requirement
The Lean Six Sigma Certificate program requires a minimum of 15 hours to complete.
Computer Methods
Complete one of the following courses:
- ETM 1030 - Enterprise Computer Methods Credit Hours: 3
- ME 1010 - Mechanical and Energy Engineering - Gateway Course Credit Hours: 3
- ISE 1100 - Introduction to Computers and Industrial Engineering Credit Hours: 3
- QBA 1721 - Introduction to Information Analysis and Descriptive Analytics for Nonmajors Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Management Principles
Complete one of the following courses:
- CE 2160 - Construction Engineering and Management Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 2000 - Introduction to Management Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 2100 - Introduction to Management and Organization Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 3000 - Principles of Operations Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 3200 - Operations Management Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 3500 - Theories of Organizational Effectiveness Credit Hours: 3
Six Sigma Methods
Complete one of the following courses:
- ETM 3630 - Quality Management Systems Credit Hours: 3
- ISE 4160 - Principles of Six Sigma Credit Hours: 3
Lean Systems
Complete one of the following courses:
- ETM 4320 - Lean Enterprise Methods Credit Hours: 3
- ISE 4170 - Lean Manufacturing and Service Systems Credit Hours: 3
Statistical Methods
Complete one of the following courses:
- MATH 2500 - Statistics and Probability Credit Hours: 4
- QBA 2010 - Introduction to Business Statistics Credit Hours: 4