Graduate Certificate in Constraints Management

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Program Link:
http://www.etm.wsu.edu
Total Graduate Faculty in Program:
6
Graduate Students in Program:
15
Priority Deadlines:

  • Fall July 15
  • Spring November 15
  • Summer March 15

Campus:

  • Global Campus (online)

International Student English Proficiency Exams

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.

Degree Description:

The Theory of Constraints (TOC) certificate focuses on the management of the limiting factors of any system. By providing specific methods of managing variability, TOC creates exceptional performance very quickly and then encourages a process on an on-going improvement through the focused use of LEAN and Six Sigma tools. The TOC methods apply to every level of the organization and at every level of maturity. As a result, using TOC over time results in a stable and ever-improving organization. This certificate teaches the TOC proven solutions and the TOC thinking process for new solutions. It includes managing people, processes, projects, finances, and strategy for a company.

Admission Requirements:

Applicants will provide a resume showing significant engineering, industrial or technological experience and a  well-written statement outlining their career goals and how this certificate will help attain those goals. Entrance exams are not required except for the TOEFL.

Student Opportunities:

There is a growing demand for Critical Chain Project Managers as well as TOC experts in Production and Distribution. Students with this certificate became technical fellows at Boeing, Senior Managers at many companies, CEO of technical companies, Program Leads, Research Directors and independent consultants. Students taking this certificate in the past included medical doctors, judges, cost analyst, rocket scientist, cabinet makers, Professors and consultants

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