College of Engineering and Technology
Technology Management (MS)/Lean Six-Sigma Black-Belt (G Cert)
Program Purpose
The MS in Technology Systems program focuses on providing advanced level learning experience in technology management, problem solving, and application to practice in technology driven enterprises. The concentrations are available in industrial distribution and logistics, manufacturing systems, quality systems, and performance improvement.
The Lean Six-Sigma Black-Belt certificate program prepares graduates for employment in business and industry in a variety of jobs related to quality and process improvement. The skills developed in the coursework lead to successful careers as a Lean Six-Sigma facilitator, continuous improvement manager, project leader, executive champion, and similar positions.
Learning Outcomes
Ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems
Graduates will exhibit an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems appropriate to their discipline and field of study.
Communication
Graduates will exhibit an ability to communicate effectively with the aid of appropriate mediums.
Competence in Conducting an Improvement Project
Graduates will demonstrate knowledge in conducting an improvement project based on Lean Six-sigma principles at the graduate's place of work or selected site.
Competence in Lean Manufacturing and Enterprise Principles
Graduates will apply Lean Manufacturing and Lean Enterprise principles.
Competence in Six-sigma Principles, Concepts and Tools
Graduates will apply Six-sigma principles.
Effective Leadership
Graduates will exhibit an ability to analyze, comprehend, and foster effective leadership skills to manage technological projects and processes.
Professional, Ethical, Global, Diversity and Social Dimensions in Organizations
Graduates will exhibit an ability to comprehend and analyze professional, ethical, global, diversity and social responsibilities faced by the technology leaders and managers.
Research Projects
Graduates will exhibit an ability to develop, plan, and conduct research projects and report the findings to professional audiences.
Systems/Processes
Graduates will exhibit an ability to analyze technical systems and process, design solutions, optimize, and continually improve these in industrial settings.
Team Environment
Graduates will exhibit an expertise in functioning effectively as a team member and leader.
Technological Trends and Applications
Graduates will exhibit an ability to comprehend and adapt to emerging technological trends and applications to the field of technology management.