The graduate certificate in Foundations of Six Sigma and Quality Improvement from Wichita State is for industry professionals wanting to enhance their skills in quality engineering and six sigma methodology. The program includes most of the Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) requirements outlined by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and detailed coverage of applied statistical and managerial techniques most useful for process improvement, resource management and design optimization.The certificate comprises 12 credit hours chosen from the following courses:Statistical Quality ControlStatistical Methods for EngineersDesign of ExperimentsLean ManufacturingQuality EngineeringIndependent Study in Industrial EngineeringAdvanced Independent Study
The Graduate School at Wichita State University considers each applicant holistically for admission to its various programs. While baselines are set to aid departments in making decisions, additional factors will be considered when reviewing each application. These considerations include experience, recommendations, test scores and even program capacity. Unless otherwise indicated for a specific program or degree level, the GPA baseline for graduate admission is 2.750 on a 4.000 scale or its equivalent as determined by the Graduate School. Unless otherwise specified, required application materials will be uploaded or entered through the online application portal.