Quality Management Systems (GC)
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        Catalog Year
2021-2022
                        Degree
Certificate
                            Total Credits
15
                        Locations
Mankato
                            Program Requirements
Common Core
            
This course is focused on quality assurance systems, management philosophies, methodology, function and impact of quality systems in manufacturing operations. Development and application of statistical process control tools.
            
    Prerequisites: none
            
Basics of Lean Manufacturing in industry, with emphasis on application of concepts. Students will learn the principles of Lean Manufacturing and how they can benefit a business.
            
    Prerequisites: none
            
Basics of Six Sigma from an industrial perspective.  Emphasis is on practical application of concepts.  Upon completion of course, the student will be familiar on a working level with Six Sigma tools leading to Green Belt certification level.
            
    Prerequisites: none
            
This seminar covers many of the advanced quality tools used in manufacturing and automotive industries. The emphasis is evenly divided between practical applications and theory. Upon completion, students will have an understanding of how these tools are used and why.
            
    Prerequisites: none
            
This course emphasizes the following topics:  Factorial designs, robust parameter design, Taguchi methods in Technology and product development, and other design and analysis topics.
            
    Prerequisites: none
 
