2020-2021 Catalog (Current)

Advanced Studies in Lean Systems and Leadership

Degree Type: Graduate Certificate
College(s): College of Business
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Program Requirements

Advanced Studies in Lean Systems and Leadership, Graduate Certificate

Includes:

  • Certificate Courses
  • Graduation Requirements

Why Choose Advanced Studies in Lean Systems and Leadership?

Responding to industry trends, Ferris State University's College of Business Graduate Programs has created graduate-level advanced studies certificates. These four course sequences can be used to obtain stand-alone certificates or as emphasis areas leading to master’s degrees in either Information Security and Intelligence or a Master of Business Administration.

The Advanced Studies Certificate in Lean Systems and Leadership delivers a comprehensive education for applying lean concepts to various industries: e.g. banks, nonprofits, offices, hospitals, restaurants, manufacturing. The classes prepare individuals to lead, manage, and evaluate a continuous improvement system in a complex work environment. This cutting edge approach will provide graduates with highly sought-after capabilities to improve operational & financial performance and monitor growth within any type of organization.

More Information

College of Business Graduate Programs
119 South Street, BUS 212B
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Telephone: (231) 591-2168
E-mail: 
Web: https://ferris.edu/mba

Required Courses
Credit Hours

Required Courses - 12 Credits

MGMT 751
Lean Six Sigma
3
MGMT 752
Lean Leadership
3
MGMT 753
Lean Cost Managment
3
Select One Course from the List Below (3 Credits):
MGMT 754
Lean Logistics
3
or
MGMT 755
Lean Supply Chain Mgmt
3
or
MGMT 756
Lean Product Development
3