The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Lean Systems Engineering Technology (LST) degree offers curriculum designed to provide in-depth knowledge of lean operations along with the skills needed to improve quality output, streamline operations, and reduce waste.
Students will complete the first two years at the Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) and earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Integrated Engineering Technology. They will then transfer to the University of Kentucky (UK) for their junior and senior years (years 3 and 4 of the curriculum) to earn the Bachelor of Science in Lean Systems Engineering Technology.
In addition to the collaboration with BCTC, the program will incorporate industry partnerships to provide students with the needed industrial experiences and applications so they are career ready. This degree program is for students seeking distinctive career paths and opportunities in creative industrial design, production, and service. Graduates of the program are prepared for jobs with titles such as Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Process Improvement Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Specialist, and Quality Engineer.