Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
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BA 3803 - Continuous Improvement II

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
In this course, Lean concepts and techniques will be applied to a business problem. Students will learn to identify what is value added and what is waste within a business process so that waste can be eliminated. Concepts such as 5S, value stream mapping, and Kaizen will be introduced and applied. (prereq: BA 3801 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Identify and describe the five principles of Lean thinking
  • Identify and eliminate waste within a business process
  • Apply Lean tools and techniques to improve business processes
  • Evaluate the impact of organizational culture on continuous improvement

Prerequisites by Topic
  • Requires knowledge of foundational quality topics

Coordinator
Katie McCarthy



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