Course details
Introduces the concept of Six Sigma and its application. The course covers the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control ( DMAIC) model and the problem solving approach used to make improvements. Topics include: the history and value of six sigma, project charter, voice of the customer, process characteristics, measurement systems analyses, data types, multi-variable studies, data analysis techniques, nonparametric statistics, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), cycle time reduction, variance reduction, kaizen, statistical process control and design for six sigma. This course is designed to help candidates prepare for the CSSBB certification examination of the American Society for Quality.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in OPMT 1720
Credits
3.0
Cost
$666.78 - $682.26 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of OPMT 2730 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 62580
Duration
Mon Apr 03 - Mon Jul 10 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 62580
- $666.78
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03 - Jul 10 | Mon | 17:30 - 20:30 | Burnaby |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$666.78
Important information
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No class on April 10, May 22 and July 3
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of OPMT 2730 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 42222
Duration
Fri Sep 08 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 42222
- $682.26
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 24 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 108 |
Instructor
Chris Butterworth
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$682.26
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply the DMAIC problem solving approach.
- Implement a risk analysis project using FMEA.
- Analyse data to effectively communicate results.
- Analyse tests including sample size determination.
- Quantify the proportion of variability in a data set attributed to the measurement system.
- Recommend improvements as a result of data and variability analyses.
- Demonstrate how to reduce process variability for quality improvement.
Effective as of Fall 2013
Related Programs
Six Sigma For Quality Management (OPMT 2730) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Lean Six Sigma Principles
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Management Engineering Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Quality and Process Management
Certificate Part-time
- Six Sigma Business Improvement
Statement of Completion Part-time
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