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UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Total Credit Hours: 15

Program Length: As little as 8 months

The Quality Management Certificate affords professionals an opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of quality management. Whether a manager, project leader, healthcare practitioner, service provider, or other professional, participants in this certificate program explore the principles of quality management, the role of and effective use of teams in quality management practice, three of the major quality management approaches in the field, and quality management’s application to their respective professional fields. ISO, Six Sigma, and LEAN are the three quality management approaches explored. Successfully acquiring this knowledge enhances a professional’s ability to make contributions to the success of his or her own organization as well as his or her professional development.

Recently ranked for being one of the Top Accredited Online Colleges, Southwestern College offers quality online degrees to adult learners. With courses taught by expert faculty and access to a variety of student resources, SC learners are provided with the tools and flexibility needed to succeed in their education while preparing for professional advancement.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Anyone interested in completing the Certificate in Quality Management may complete a Southwestern College Professional Studies Application for Admission. The five courses comprising the Quality Management Certificate can be completed in eight months or less with no prerequisites.

Individuals completing the Quality Management Certificate at Southwestern College may apply these 15 credit hours earned toward a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Business Quality Management or as electives in other bachelor degree programs offered by Southwestern College Professional Studies.

The Quality Management Certificate is offered in an online format. Courses are delivered in six-week sessions to allow maximum flexibility for busy professionals.


CORE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

BQM305: Principles of Quality Management

BQM325: Quality through Effective Teams

BQM363: ISO Standards and Applications

BQM365: Six Sigma Principles and Applications

BQM367: LEAN Principles and Applications

*Please note there is limited financial aid eligibility for this certificate program, consult your admissions representative or academic success coach for further information.


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