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9 / 10 / 26, 2:14 PM Business Operations- Certificate | NWTC
Course Descriptions
Business Principles 10102158 Explore the business environment; global business; ethics and social responsibility; types of business ownership; entrepreneurship; role of management: operations management; human resources; marketing; managing financial resources and legal issues impacting business. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Principles of Lean Operations 10182117 This course introduces students to lean principles in manufacturing and operations within a Just-In-Time( JIT) framework. Topics include productivity systems, quality management, statistical process control, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, value stream mapping, and production logistics. Emphasis is placed on continuous improvement tools and the integration of human resources in lean environments. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Lean Six Sigma Foundations 10182118 Gain a solid foundation in Lean Six Sigma principles and tools while preparing for Green Belt certification. This course introduces the core concepts of Lean and Six Sigma, explaining their importance in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. You ' ll explore key terminology, strategies for successful implementation, and the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control( DMAIC) methodology. By the end of the course, you ' ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue Green Belt certification and lead data-driven process improvement initiatives.( Prerequisite: 10-182-117 Principles of Lean Operations) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Global Business Mgmt 10102160 Students will have the opportunity to explore culture, global trade, politics, global law, economic integration, global trade and investment theories, exporting, global human resource management, and corporate social responsibility. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Operations Management 10102168 Explore the process of evaluating alternative courses of action to given problems and arriving at the most suitable plan. Operational decision making requires thorough analysis of the pros and cons of every alternative solution. Explore features of production / service systems to include aggregate planning, forecasting techniques, scheduling, MRP and ERP, and inventory management systems. An operational simulation will apply the learnings. Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
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