Graduate Certificate in Lean Systems

College of Engineering

Master the methodology of Lean systems. Through this online program, gain the knowledge about maximizing productivity and efficiency. This program will teach you to create a steady workflow and optimize resources. You will be equipped with the skills to maximize customer value.

Lean systems is a proven methodology for reducing waste, improving productivity, and increasing the bottom line while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.

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At a Glance

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:

07/25/2025

Start Date:

08/25/2025

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:

12/13/2024

Start Date:

01/13/2025

Credits and Tuition Cost (2024-2025)

Credits Required: 12

Cost Per Credit: $753.00

Format

Fully Online

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Graduate Certificate in Lean Systems overview

Format

Fully Online

Total Credits

Degree Awarded

What You'll Learn

The graduate certificate in lean systems is based on the Toyota production system (TPS) and requires 12 credit hours of coursework.

Area of Focus

Managing and deploying optimal manufacturing practices by developing and implementing quality control procedures to ensure that manufactured products meet a particular set of standards

Course Examples

MFS/ME/EE 503 Principles and Practices of Lean
MFS/ME/EE 526 Lean Operations Mgmt. I
MFS 502 Intro to Applied Lean Operations
MFS 529 Lean Operations Management II
MFS 581 Quality Control
MFS 509 Leadership for a Lean Enterprise

How to Apply

Application Requirements

Standard graduate application requirements apply.

CV
Personal statement
- A Letter of Intent describing why you want to join the program
Three letters of recommendation (Only an email address is required. Our system will ask them to upload their letter.)

Admissions Criteria

Standard graduate admission requirements apply.

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Program Contact

Wei Li

Program Coordinator

wei.mike.li@uky.edu

Deadlines

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:

07/25/2025

Start Date:

08/25/2025

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:

12/13/2024

Start Date:

01/13/2025

Distance Learning

Licensure & Authorization

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