The University of St. Thomas

Graduate Programs in Engineering and Technology Management


Engineering Certificate Programs:

Manufacturing Leadership Certificate: 2007-2008



The University of St. Thomas Graduate Programs in Engineering and Technology Management offers a Manufacturing Leadership Certificate designed to meet the needs of those wanting to improve manufacturing quality and methods by managing people and the supply chain more effectively. We recommend that students have a basic manufacturing knowledge.

Who should Consider the Manufacturing Leadership Certificate:

Certificate programs are for the degreed individual who wishes to obtain knowledge in an area but doesn't wish to pursue a degree at this time.

  • Professionals taking a new assignment or position
  • Professionals who want to upgrade skills
The certificate program consists of six courses:

  • Required (5 courses):
    • ETLS 551 Strategic Quality Management
    • ETLS 552 Supply Chain Synchronization - OR -
      ETLS 570 Purchasing, Logistics & Distribution
    • ETLS 671 Human Aspects of Technical Management
    • ETLS 550 Leveraging Leadership for a Lifetime (1 credit)
  • Suggested Elective Course (1 course):

    • ETLS 505 Managerial Accounting and Performance Management
    • ETLS 601 Program/Project/Team Management
    • Students may select elective courses from any offered by any St. Thomas graduate program with approval of advisor.

Course descriptions

See Graduate Engineering Course Index  and click on the link in the "Course Description" column.

Application:

  • Complete an application form with one-time non-refundable $30.00 application fee
  • Submit a resume outlining educational background, work experience and professional affiliations
  • Submit a short statement of your goals for taking the program
  • Supply of your transcript showing degree or a copy of the diploma.
See our on-line forms index to print out an application form. A current class schedule is available as a link on our How to Register page. Complete our Online Information Request Form for further information or to request that an application be sent.

Other Options Available:

A student may take the certificate program first and then pursue a Master's degree. The student can use the six courses taken as part of the certificate program toward the Master's degree.

Courses can also be taken individually for professional development. Courses will earn graduate transcript credit.