2020 has not been the year that we were all expecting!
I hope you all are doing well! During the past few months, I have listened and been a part of discussions on how we can use the tools that are learned in engineering management to process improve and help with the issues that Covid-19 has presented.
One of the tools that can help is six sigma. Six sigma helps processes by focusing on what matters most to the customer to help improve quality and reduce waste. I am excited to announce that we will be offering six sigma black belt certification courses as part of the EM program.
The certification includes four courses:
- EM 613 – Operations Management
- EM 661 – Engineering Statistics II
- EM 684 – Process Improve App. I
- EM 685 – Process Improve App. II
During EM 685, the student will complete a black belt project and take a test through the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. This is going to be a great addition to the program! EM 684 and EM 685 will be offered for the first time in spring 2021.
Best wishes,
Dr. Elizabeth Gentry
Director, Engineering Management Program