Lean Six Sigma | CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Lean Six Sigma (BUS366)

Applications Open: 01 May 2024

Applications Close: 15 June 2024

Next Available Intake: July 2024

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1391.78 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Business Administration

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Business

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Synopsis

BUS366 Lean Six Sigma provides foundational understanding of the main principles, concepts,tools and techniques of Lean Six Sigma to support quality management and continuous improvement. It highlights key considerations and critical success factors to guide an organisation towards successful Lean Six Sigma project deployment. On completion of this course, students should be able to understand the theory and practical application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies within a holistic process improvement framework. The theory and practical applications of Lean Six Sigma enable an organisation’s operations to become more effective and efficient.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
Management of Total Quality Management and Continuous Improvement
The 7 Quality Tools
The 7 Management and Planning Tools
The 5S Methodology
Lean Enterprise Principles in Process Improvement
Six Sigma Data Centric Fundamentals to Problem Solving
Application of Lean Six Sigma DMAIC Framework [Design, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control]
Organisation Considerations in Lean Six Sigma Deployment
Managing Success in Lean Six Sigma Projects

Learning Outcome

Contrast concepts of total quality management, lean and six sigma
Discuss the fundamental philosophy of six sigma
Appraise Lean Six Sigma principles and approaches to improve process performance
Examine the sequential steps in the DMAIC framework [Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control]
Recommend tools and techniques used to support the DMAIC framework
Evaluate the conditions for successful Lean Six Sigma deployment
Compare the benefits and impact of Lean Six Sigma to an organisation
Relate the strategies and techniques in Lean Six Sigma to the work environment
Employ 7 Management and Planning Tools to support Lean Six Sigma
Use 5S methodology to support Lean Six Sigma
Apply Lean Six Sigma knowledge in a simulated DMAIC project to improve process performance