Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Industrial Leadership

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Industrial Leadership is designed to provide manufacturing and technical managers with the multifaceted leadership skills and technical expertise necessary to compete in a world-class manufacturing arena. The certificate focuses on maximizing the performance of the entire system, from design of products and systems to integrating supplier contributions and coordinating production.

Degree Description

The four courses in this certificate provide a unique foundation for understanding and optimizing a manufacturing organization. Achieving the highest levels of performance starts with design of products and systems, integrating the contributions of a complex network of suppliers, and coordinating production according to key constraints throughout the supply chain. The most effective route to achieving continuous improvement in this environment is the integrated application of Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints.

Admission Requirements

Each student must provide a well-written statement of purpose stating their career and personal goals and how this certificate will help meet those goals.

Program Details

• Total Graduate Faculty in Program: 6
• Graduate Students in Program: 5
• Priority Deadlines:
  • Fall: July 15
  • Spring: November 15
  • Summer: March 15
• Campus: Global Campus (online)

International Student Requirements

International students may need to surpass the Graduate School’s minimum English language proficiency exam scores for this program. If the graduate program has unique score requirements, they will be detailed below. Otherwise, please refer to the Graduate School’s minimum score guidelines.