Lean Systems is a proven technique for reducing waste, improving productivity, and increasing the bottom line found to be effective across many industries, businesses, and organizations. Companies spend a lot of money educating their current employees and place a high premium on new graduates who have already acquired knowledge in the field. The graduate certificate in lean systems is based on the Toyota production system (TPS) and requires 12 credit hours of course work.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements are the same as those in effect for admission to the Graduate School. Students with the following status are welcome to apply:
- University scholars status
- Post-baccalaureate status
- Conditional status
All admittance into the certificate program is by approval by the Graduate Certificate Director. Students are also required to apply and be admitted to the certificate program prior to taking any classes that will be counted towards completion of the certificate.Award of the Certificate
Students that have completed two core courses and two elective courses with an average GPA of 3.0 for the certificate curriculum are eligible to graduate.
The Graduate Certificate in Lean Systems requires 12 credit hours as follows
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