College of Engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Certificate: Boston, MA
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The Graduate Certificate in Lean Six Sigma focuses on enhancing engineering knowledge and skills with the fundamentals of lean manufacturing thinking and Six Sigma concepts to improve business processes through optimizing flow, eliminating waste, and emphasizing quality.

Boston, MA
Location
Part-Time
Commitment
1-1.5 Years
Duration of Program
Fall, Spring
Entry Terms
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Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Lean Six Sigma focuses on enhancing engineering knowledge and skills with the fundamentals of lean manufacturing thinking and Six Sigma concepts to improve business processes through optimizing flow, eliminating waste, and emphasizing quality. This four-course graduate certificate seeks to provide students opportunities to apply the fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma concepts across an enterprise to contribute to an organization’s continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and employing lean and quality tools and techniques, along with utilizing statistical methods to achieve quality control.

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Unique Features

  • This program meets F-1 international student status requirements
  • Gain specialized knowledge in Lean Six Sigma to advance your career
  • Boost your earnings: Graduate certificate holders receive an average 25 percent higher salary, according to the Washington Post
  • Explore your area of interest and leverage your graduate certificate as a gateway to a master’s degree

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Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-ranked university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$29.8K *
Tuition

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • Completed online application form
  • Application fee
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended
    • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
  • GRE is not required for terms starting during the 2023-2024 or 2024-2025 academic years
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resumé
  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants

Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.

Admissions Details Learn more about the College of Engineering admissions process, policies, and required materials.

Admissions Dates

Applications received after the stated deadline dates will be accepted and processed as quickly as possible; however it may not be possible to have a decision rendered in time for the applicant to begin taking classes for the desired term if admitted.

Applications submitted by the referenced dates will receive full consideration for the referenced term. Applications received after the referenced dates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Fall Semester Entry
Spring Semester Entry
Early Action December 1
Final Deadline International Students outside the US June 1
Final Deadline: International Students Inside the US July 1
Domestic applicants August 1
International Students Outside the US October 1
International Students Inside the US December 1
Domestic Applicants December 1
Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.


For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

 

Experiential Learning

Northeastern combines rigorous academics with experiential learning and research to prepare students for real-world engineering challenges. The cooperative education program, also known as “co-op,” is one of the largest and most innovative in the world, and Northeastern is one of only a few that offers the co-op program for graduate students pursuing an MS or PhD. Through this program, students gain professional industry experience in their field of interest as part of the academic curriculum while employed from four to eight months in a wide variety of organizations, from large companies to entrepreneurial start-ups.
 
In 2019, the Graduate School of Engineering placed nearly 1000 students in co-op positions. We have a team that prepares students for the cooperative education experience through resumé building, developing interview skills, and guiding professional development.

Faculty

Our Faculty

Northeastern University faculty represents a broad cross-section of professional practices and fields, including finance, education, biomedical science, management, and the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll be connected to students at our 13 campuses, as well as 300,000-plus alumni and more than 3,500 employer partners around the world. Our global university system provides you with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally and serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

Below is a look at where our Engineering alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

 

  • Where They Work

    • GE Aviation
    • Raytheon
    • CDM Smith
    • Bose Corporation
    • IBM

  • What They Do

    • Engineering
    • Operations
    • Business Development
    • Program and Project Management
    • Entrepreneurship

  • What They're Skilled At

    • Engineering
    • Project Management
    • AutoCAD
    • SolidWorks
    • Manufacturing

 

Learn more about Northeastern Alumni on Linkedin.

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