Business Operations - Certificate
The Business Operations Certificate is designed to equip you with the foundations of business practices to help you become an integral part of any organization. The concepts and techniques are applicable to any service or manufacturing organization. The possibilities and career paths are varied and many. This certificate is great for individuals looking to add business expertise to an existing degree, earn additional educational experience for career advancement or jump start your college degree. The classes are offered on a flexible schedule to include online and blended courses. Credits from this certificate may be applied toward the Business Management associate degree.
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Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $2,660, Books: $208, Supplies: $0
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Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https://www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=901023
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the certificate in the number of semesters shown.
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Course Descriptions
Explore the business environment; global business; ethics and social responsibility; types of business ownership; entrepreneurship; role of management: operations management; human resources; marketing; managing financial resources and legal issues impacting business.
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringThis course introduces students to lean principles in manufacturing and operations within a Just-In-Time (JIT) framework. Topics include productivity systems, quality management, statistical process control, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, value stream mapping, and production logistics. Emphasis is placed on continuous improvement tools and the integration of human resources in lean environments.
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringSafety awareness, federal/state/local compliance, inspections, risk analysis, workplace violence, substance abuse, health hazards, first aid, CPR, fire and electrical safety, and emergency preparedness.
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringGain a solid foundation in Lean Six Sigma principles and tools while preparing for Green Belt certification. This course introduces the core concepts of Lean and Six Sigma, explaining their importance in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. You'll explore key terminology, strategies for successful implementation, and the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) methodology. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue Green Belt certification and lead data-driven process improvement initiatives. (Prerequisite: 10-182-117 Principles of Lean Operations)
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringStudents will have the opportunity to explore culture, global trade, politics, global law, economic integration, global trade and investment theories, exporting, global human resource management, and corporate social responsibility.
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringExplore the process of evaluating alternative courses of action to given problems and arriving at the most suitable plan. Operational decision making requires thorough analysis of the pros and cons of every alternative solution. Explore features of production/service systems to include aggregate planning, forecasting techniques, scheduling, MRP and ERP, and inventory management systems. An operational simulation will apply the learnings.
Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring