Program Overview

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Introduction to Florida Atlantic University's College of Business

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business offers a wide range of programs for students looking to pursue a career in business. The college is committed to providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for success in their chosen field.

Undergraduate Business Programs

The College of Business offers several undergraduate programs, including:

• Overview
• Admissions
• Business Career Development
• Current Undergraduate Students
• Education Abroad
• Majors
• Minors & Certificates

Masters & Ph.D. Programs

The College of Business also offers several graduate programs, including:

• Overview
• Admissions
• Business Career Development
• Current Masters & Ph.D. Students
• Education Abroad Programs
• MBA
• Master of Accounting
• Master of Health Administration
• Master's in Business Analytics
• Master's in Data Science & Analytics
• Master of Science - Economics
• Master of Science - Finance
• Master's in IT Management
• Master of Science - International Business
• Master's in Supply Chain Management
• Master of Taxation
• Ph.D. Programs

Executive Education

The College of Business offers executive education programs, including:

• Overview
• Executive Degrees
• Executive MBA
• Executive Master of Accounting
• Executive Master of Health Administration
• Executive Master of Taxation
• Executive PhD
• Professional Development
• Corporate Training
• Edu-Vantage Partner Program
• Business Career Development
• Executive Alumni Engagement

Faculty and Research

The College of Business has a strong faculty and research focus, with:

• Overview
• Faculty & Staff Profiles
• Faculty Assembly
• FAU Business Reports
• AI Initiative
• Banking Initiative
• Business & Economics Polling Initiative
• Equity Crowdfunding Tracker
• Logistics Managers' Index
• Monthly Inflation Report
• The South Florida Economic Outlook Report

Centers & Trading Room

The College of Business has several centers and a trading room, including:

• Overview
• Adams Center for Entrepreneurship
• Behavioral Insights Lab
• Business Career Development
• Center for Economic Education
• Center for Forensic Accounting
• Center for Services Marketing & Management
• Madden Center for Value Creation
• Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise
• Trading Room

Our College

The College of Business has a strong sense of community, with:

• Overview
• At A Glance
• Alumni
• Corporate Visitors
• Dean's Office
• Dean's and President's Lists
• Giving
• Leadership Team
• Our Campuses
• Our Community
• Policies and Procedures
• Rankings and Recognitions
• Strategic Plan

Departments

The College of Business has several departments, including:

• Overview
• School of Accounting
• Business Communications
• Economics
• Finance
• Information Technology & Operations Management
• Management Programs
• Marketing

Newsroom

The College of Business has a newsroom that features:

• Overview
• Press Releases
• Features
• Faculty "In the Media"
• Business Faculty Research
• Newsletters
• Podcasts
• Social Media Hub
• Communications Portal

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

The College of Business offers a Six Sigma Green Belt certification program, which:

Course Description

Introduces participants to enhanced problem-solving skills, using the 'DMAIC' (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) model, and provides the knowledge and skills needed to form and facilitate Six Sigma teams and manage Six Sigma projects.

Course Benefits

The program includes Lean components, and Six Sigma's focus on quality complements Lean techniques focus on efficiencies. When combined, these skills promote business and operational excellence.

Curriculum Description

Participants will learn how to apply statistical methods and the DMAIC model for business process improvements, as well as how to:

• Communicate business strategy across the organization
• Integrate with Lean Manufacturing, TOC, & other improvement methods
• Apply the 'DMAIC' model for improvement to current projects
• Select successful Six Sigma projects and project teams
• Plan and execute projects, implementing the Six Sigma methodology

Ideal Candidate

Candidates for this class include:

• Project managers
• Team leaders
• Programmers/Systems analysts
• Team members who will participate in improvement projects
• Candidates who wish to earn the Green Belt Certification and who are seeking to continue on for the Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Books and Materials

• The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook by Michael L. George, David Rowlands, Mark Price, John Maxey, ISBN: 978
• Course Materials
  • Presentations, Lessons, and Assignments provided to participants in Canvas online learning management system
  • Microsoft Office (Excel and Powerpoint) required

Instructional Method and Format

• Taught by a Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt
• Lecture-based lessons and interactive presentations
• Comprehensive case study analysis
• Each lesson has an assignment, deliverable or quiz associated with it
• Completion of a comprehensive 100-question exam and grade of 80% or above will result in participants' certification as a Six Sigma Green Belt

Accreditation and Partnerships

Florida Atlantic University's Six Sigma Certification Programs are aligned with the recommendations of the American Society for Quality (ASQ), the International Society of Six Sigma Professionals (ISSSP), the International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC), the Ohio State University Center for Operational Excellence, The Council for Six Sigma Certification, and seamlessly integrates Six Sigma, Project Management, and Lean Enterprise improvement methodologies.

Faculty

The program is taught by experienced instructors, including:

Jerry Bridgewater

Jerry Bridgewater, (BSEE, BSBA, AS, AMT, LSS MBB) has more than 20 years of experience in Lean and Six Sigma Implementations in the manufacturing industry.

Dr. Tres Bishop

Dr. Tres Bishop, is an operations management and data analytics faculty member in the College of Business at Florida Atlantic University. He is also a managing partner at Tres Bishop Consulting, serving as an adviser and trainer to individuals, teams, and organizations.