Lean Sigma Manager - MSc (Apprenticeship) Programme content
Key information
Key information
- Complete part-time over two years
- Blended delivery – monthly online lectures
- Benchmarking visits to companies and masterclasses to enhance your Lean Six Sigma knowledge and build your network.
- Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters
- Deliver two black belts and a master black belt project for your organisation.
- Dedicated thesis supervisor and in-company apprenticeship mentor
- Participate in a ‘Community of Practice’. Interact and engage in peer-to-peer learning activities around the academic content.
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures, workshops, and benchmarking visits
- Reflective practice and guided research
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers
Part-time considerations
- Designed for working professionals
- Evening or recorded lectures
- Additional prep and group work time
Programme content -Year 1
Core modules
- Leadership & Change Management (AU5033) explores models of change and outlines steps and processes in the successful management of a change effort.
- Lean Thinking & Lean Tools 1 (AU5041) explains the concepts behind the Lean tools, and examine the various elements involved in using them effectively.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules
- Lean Thinking & Lean Tools 2 (AU5042) provides students with an insight into how to build Lean systems around production activities and deploy Lean into other business processes.
- Lean Systems Project (AU5092) facilitates students to produce a lean black belt project.
- Apprenticeship Portfolio Year 1 (PT4023)
- Community of practice module including benchmarking visits.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Programme content - Year 2
Core modules
- Problem Solving Skills & Techniques (AU5051) outlines the principles of 6 Sigma and how they can be implemented to deliver strategic objectives.
- Quality Science Introduction (MS6041) introduces students to Quality Science methodologies.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules
- Quality Science Advanced (MS6042) provides a detailed understanding of the key features of experimental design from theory, through construction, to application.
- Six Sigma Project (MS5452) students compete a six sigma black belt project.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules
- Apprenticeship Portfolio Year 2 (PT4006)
- Community of practice module including benchmarking visits).
- Enterprise Improvement Project (AU5043) students complete a master black belt project that adds demonstrable value to their organisation.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
