Six Sigma Concentration

What is Six Sigma?

In today’s competitive world, businesses work hard to increase productivity, improve products and services and lower costs.

Six Sigma is a popular approach that helps managers achieve these goals. It is used in many industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, banking, insurance, pharmaceuticals, automotive and aerospace, in both production and service operations.

Six Sigma combines problem-solving methods, quality management, process analysis and data analysis to solve complex business problems. A key role in Six Sigma is the Black Belt project leader, who guides teams and drives change.

Career advancement: Professionals with Six Sigma certification are often sought after for leadership and strategic roles, and the skills can lead to higher salaries and more opportunities.

Six Sigma Concentration Program at Detroit Mercy

• Detroit Mercy offers a three-course sequence for students interested in a Six Sigma concentration, in partnership with the International Quality Federation (IQF).
• Courses run in consecutive terms, starting with Six Sigma 1 in the fall semester.
• You can take one or more courses, which can count toward a graduate program at Detroit Mercy.

Gain a working knowledge of:

• Descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, etc.)
• Graphs and charts (scatter plots, histograms, Pareto charts)
• Basic linear regression and correlation
• Microsoft Excel or other statistical software