Lean Six Sigma Adv. Cert.


Lean Six Sigma: Online
Advanced certificate
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John D. Hromi Center for Quality and Applied Statistics
A graduate credential driven by real-time employer demand
Demand for lean six sigma skills carry a salary premium in today’s employment market. These jobs are outpacing the overall labor market growth.
The lean six sigma job market
97%
Graduate outcomes rate
95K+
Average salary nationwide
65%
Lean six sigma skills appear in over half of job postings for engineers
24%
Demand growth for process improvement skills
Program Highlights
Lean Six Sigma focuses on the use of the DMAIC process (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) and advanced statistical techniques to improve processes and reduce defects. The Advanced Certificate in Lean Six Sigma is for engineers, process-improvement facilitators, and other practitioners who seek to increase their effectiveness or enhance qualifications to broaden their careers.
What is a graduate certificate?
A graduate certificate, also called an advanced certificate, is a selection of up to five graduate level courses in a particular area of study. It can serve as a stand-alone credential that provides expertise is a specific topic that enhances your professional knowledge base, or it can serve as the entry point to a master's degree. Some students complete an advanced certificate and apply those credit hours later toward a master's degree.
Curriculum
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Admission Requirements
- Complete the graduate application
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
- Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work
- Submit a current resume, personal statement, and two letters of recommendation
- Have a satisfactory background in mathematics and statistics (at least one course in probability and statistics)
- A test of English Language aptitude (TOEFL) is required of all applicants and course registrants whose native language is not English. Applicants are exempt from submitting exams if they have worked or studied in the U.S. for the last two years or they are from countries and attended universities whose native language is English.
Cost
The online advanced certificate in lean six sigma requires 12 credits (four courses) and costs $1,191 per credit hour (Academic Year 2020 – 2021). This tuition reflects the RIT Online discount of 43% off the campus-based program cost.
Keep in mind that there are many options available that may help you lower your costs including:
- Military tuition benefits
- Support from employers
- Private scholarships
- Financing
- Payment plans
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