Certificate in Lean Systems

This program provides advanced knowledge and methodology of lean systems design, evaluation and operation for practitioners in industry who are responsible for the development and management of production systems in the workplace. Curriculum focuses on the essential knowledge, analytical techniques, guidelines and contemporary issues in the design, evaluation and management of lean systems in industry.

Program Prerequisite

Course Title Hours
IME 550Operations Research I3

Program Requirements

This program requires satisfactory completion of four courses (i.e., a total of 12 credit hours) from among the following:

Course Title Hours
Select four of the following:12
Production Systems
Statistical Methods for Engineers
Design of Experiments
Lean Manufacturing
Supply Chain Management
Independent Study in Industrial Engineering (on Lean related topics)
Total Credit Hours12

In addition to these requirements, students must meet the Graduate School’s requirements in order to earn this certificate.