Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
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.

Introduction to Management Principles


Complete one of the following courses:

Six Sigma Methods


Complete one of the following courses:

Lean Systems


Complete one of the following courses:

Statistical Methods


Complete one of the following courses: