Online Course

E M 538 Lean Tools for Systems Improvement

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Term

TBD

Duration

16 weeks, Live Online

Price

Non-Refundable Application Fee: US$90
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Admission

Apply online via EngineeringCAS. Priority application deadlines by term: November 15 (Spring); July 15 (Fall); March 15 (Summer)

Course Description

This course teaches how to improve a system using lean tools for reducing waste, and the Theory of Constraints is used as a method to select which project that the lean principles are applied.

Course Objectives

The objective of this class is to learn management principles for implementing lean tools for long-term system improvements.

Semester Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Location: Global Campus

Course meets at times posted via web conferencing software.

Selective for:
Certificate: Six Sigma Quality Management
Certificate: Industrial Leadership
Elective for:
Master’s Degree

Gain Expertise in

  • Continuous Improvement Tools
  • Material Flow and Facilities Layout
  • Design of Cellular Layouts
  • Equipment Efficiency

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Learn and apply continuous improvement tools
  • Analyze material flow and facility layouts
  • Design cellular layouts
  • Calculate equipment efficiency using performance, quality, and availability
  • Learn how about applying Poka-Yokes
  • Conduct motion studies
  • Learn about maintenance
  • Reduce machine downtime using SMED
  • Environmental Improvements and the 5S Methodology

Lectures are live and interactive

Delivered 1x/week—early evening

Each live session is recorded

Applicants to the ETM program must have the following:

Minimum requirements:

  • a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • a transcript*
  • at least one letter of recommendation**
  • a personal statement
  • a résumé showing work experience

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Minimum requirements:

  • a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • a transcript*
  • a personal statement
  • a résumé

Because the certificates consist of regular graduate courses, admission to the graduate school is still necessary.

Learn more about ETM certificate programs.

* The ETM program is designed for working professionals, and we highly value your work experience and determination. We may be able to offer provisional admission to those who do not meet the Graduate School’s minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. Please contact us at etm@wsu.edu for more information.

** The program accepts both academic and professional letters.

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