The University of St. Thomas

Graduate Programs in Engineering and Technology Management


Engineering Certificate Programs:

Quality Certificate: 2007-2008


The University of St. Thomas Graduate Programs in Engineering and Technology Management offers a Quality Certificate designed to meet the needs of those dealing with quality improvement demands, quality issues and those working in related areas.

Who should Consider the Quality 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
  • Team members who want to understand methods of increasing the quality of whatever they are working on

The certificate program consists of six courses:

  • Required:
    • ETLS 506 Statistical Methods for Manufacturing Quality
    • ETLS 551 Strategic Quality Management
    • ETLS 640 Lean Six Sigma
    • ETLS 550 Leveraging Leadership for a Lifetime (1 credit)
  • Suggested elective courses:
    • ETLS 504 Excellence in Operations
    • ETLS 672 Excellence in Product Design
    • ETLS 701 Design of Experiments
  • 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.