Lean Manufacturing*

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Program Design

The Lean Manufacturing certificate program provides a detailed understanding of Lean practices in the industrial workplace for those planning on entering the workforce or for those looking to re-tool themselves in Lean principles. These principles seek to continuously improve all processes and reduce all unnecessary steps in any industrial or business operation making that operation as lean or efficient as possible. The curriculum was developed by leading experts in the field and combines both principles and theory with implementation in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Lean Manufacturing certificate program requirements, graduates will

Apply appropriate mathematical and scientific principles to engineering and technology applications.
Demonstrate proficiency in technical fundamentals to analyze and resolve technology problems.
Apply knowledge and skills to develop, interpret and select appropriate technological and business processes using Lean principles.

Required Courses

MFG* 171: Introduction to Lean Manufacturing 3 Credits
MFG* 271: Advanced Lean Manufacturing 3 Credits

Total Credits Required: 6

Notes:

Becoming Connecticut State Community College

STUDENTS: The Community Colleges are undergoing a merger with a plan to become Connecticut State Community College in fall 2023; please work closely with your advisor/program coordinator to select your courses accordingly. See below for more detail about this exciting transition!

Becoming Connecticut State Community College

A merger of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges is underway. Connecticut State Community College (CT State), a statewide college comprised of all Connecticut’s current community college locations, plans to open its doors in the Fall 2023. Here are some important facts students need to know:

the final commencement ceremony for Manchester Community College is scheduled for May 2023. Ceremonies will continue to be held at each location as campuses of CT State.
as a part of the planned merger, students continuing their studies beyond summer term 2023 will be matched with the CT State program that most closely aligns with their Spring 2023 major and is offered at the Manchester location,
students beginning Associate degree programs in Fall 2021 should plan with their advisor/program coordinator to attend full-time if they wish to graduate prior to the planned merger,
students who begin an Associate degree program in January 2022 would be anticipated to complete their degree at the merged college, Connecticut State Community College,
in all cases, the College is committed to students completing their education with a minimum of disruption and staying in touch with your advisor/program coordinator is essential,
further details can be found and will be updated on the Frequently Asked Questions page: www.ct.edu/ctstate/academics.