IET 41100 - Applications Of Lean And Six Sigma Methodologies

Prerequisite(s): IET 27300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR IET 35500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR IET 36400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

Credit Hours: 3.00. This hands-on course focuses on emerging business practices that are geared toward making an organization more effective and efficient. Highlighted topics will include use of lean and six sigma methodologies in today’s business environments. These methods are used for achieving long term profits through customer satisfaction, waste elimination, and elevation of employee skills to eliminate waste and defects at the source. Application of these methods in various environments such as service, health care and manufacturing organizations will be explored. Students are expected to work in teams to apply systematic problem solving processes to solve case studies and/or real-world issues. Supporting concepts such as implementation of new business practices and culture change will also be explored. Typically offered Fall Spring.

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