Lean Technology (LNTC-CT) Certificate

Location(s): Auburn Hills, Grand Rapids, Warren, Ferris Main Campus

Undergraduate Certificate

The Lean Technology Certificate supports employer demands for an entry-level, applications-based approach to Lean concepts. The courses in this certificate such as Project Management Fundamentals, Automation and Technology Management, Lean Thinking Production Flow and Plant Layout, and or Lean Manufacturing, provide hands-on, career-oriented applications of Lean fundamentals, filling a critical gap necessary for achieving process optimization. This certificate supports development of fundamental lean initiatives at various levels within an organization, ranging from the shop floor to technical team leadership. Individuals wanting to advance their industrial or technical careers, but not pursue a FSU bachelor degree program at this time, may earn this certificate. The courses qualify as technical electives in several BS- or BAS- degree programs.

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of Lean terminology.
Demonstrate understanding of the tools required to implement a Lean transformation in a manufacturing environment.
Apply Lean concepts to a manufacturing environment in a project.

Admission Requirements

New Student Admission Requirements

2.50 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
Placement into MATH 115
Placement into ENGL 150
Highly recommendable that applicants have a minimum of five years of industrial or manufacturing experience.

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

2.50 Overall GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
Placement into MATH 115
Placement into ENGL 150
Highly recommendable that applicants have a minimum of five years of industrial or manufacturing experience.
Students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s or associate degree must meet the admission criteria for the program. This criteria review is initiated when the “Program Change Form” request is processed.

All Certificate Requirements - 9 Credits Required

Certificate Courses - 9 Credits Required

PROJ 320 - Proj Management Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
APPS 350 - Automation and Tech Mgmt Credit Hours: 3
Choose 1 of 2
APPS 351 - Lean Think Prod Flow and Plant Credit Hours: 3
MFGE 354 - Lean Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3

Notes

Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for an undergraduate certificate at Ferris State University:

A GPA of 2.00 or higher must be achieved for the courses within the certificate.
A minimum of 6 credits within the certificate must be earned.
A minimum of 50 percent of certificate credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

All requirements as specified in the All Certificate Requirements section must be met.
A minimum grade of C- must be earned in all certificate courses.

Contact Information

Industrial Technology and Management Program - Statewide
(586) 445-7150
[email protected]