Catalog 73 - National University

School of Engineering and Technologycustomer satisfaction and revenue. Recognizing these benefits manybusinesses are hiring certified professionals in this area to makeimprovement of their processes.This Green Belt and Black Belt certification program offers anoverview of the Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools including LeanSix Sigma deployment practices, project development, and theDMAIC, DMALC and DFLSS problem-solving approach.The program is administered through the Office of the Dean ofEngineering and Technology in close collaboration with the appliedengineering department. Before taking any of the courses in thisprogram, students are strongly advised to contact the lead faculty inthe area of concentration for a brief interview by phone or personalvisit to review student’s career objectives and provide guidance.Certification Prerequisites(2 courses; 9 quarter units)Candidates for the certificate program must possess a Bachelor’sdegree in engineering, engineering technology, or physical sciences,or a closely related area from an accredited university. Interestedstudents from other disciplines may be admitted to the program butmay be required to complete additional courses. Non-degreestudents will not be allowed to enter this certificate program. Thosewho have a general non-science and non-engineering degree wouldbe considered for admission based on relevant experience and thefollowing minimum program prerequisites:MGT 309 C Principles of Management and OrganizationMNS 205 Introduction to Quantitative Methods and StatisticsorCSC 220 Applied Probability and Statistics (or equivalent course)(Prerequisite: Placement Evaluation)These courses may be waived if their equivalents have beencompleted at the undergraduate level with a grade of “C” or better.Required Courses(5 courses; 22.5 quarter units)Green Belt Program Courses(2 courses; 9 quarter units)EEX 1201X Fundamentals of Process Analysis and OptimizationEEX 1202X Operational Efficiency and Cost EffectivenessBlack Belt Program Courses(2 courses; 9 quarter units)EEX 1203X Continuous Improvement ProcessEEX 1204X Advanced Process AnalysisGreen Belt and Black Belt Certification Course(1 course; 4.5 quarter units)EEX1205XSix Sigma Project Practicum● Undergraduate Certificate in MechanicalSystems Cost Estimating(670-000-554)Faculty Advisor: Thomas Gatton • (858) 309-3430 • tgatton@nu.eduThe Mechanical Systems Cost Estimating certificate programprovides an opportunity for students to obtain the essential skills forcost estimating with a specialization in mechanical systems. Thiscertificate is specially focused for individuals with significant fieldexperience, but lacking cost estimating skills and academicpreparation, wishing to perform construction cost estimating formechanical systems. Students will complete courses to developcompetency in the areas of electrical and construction systems, plansand specifications, project control, scheduling, estimating, bidding,control, economics, management and accounting.Prerequisites for the Certificate(3 courses; 13.5 quarter units)EGR 319CEN 410CEN 413Intro to Graphics & AutoCAD(Prerequisite: MTH 215)Construction Materials and Methods(Prerequisite: MTH 215)Plans and Specifications(Prerequisite: MTH 215)Requirements for the Certificate(4 courses; 18 quarter units)CEN 416CEN 419CEN 420CEN 429Mechanical and Electrical Systems(Prerequisite: MTH 215)Estimating, Scheduling and Control(Prerequisite: CEN 410)Estimating, Scheduling and Control II(Prerequisite: CEN 419)Mechanical Systems Estimating and Bidding(Prerequisite: CEN 420)Courses taken for this certificate program may be applied to othercertificate programs, as well as a degree program, where applicable.Additionally, some of the prerequisite courses have credit/challengeby exams available to students who have acquired the contentknowledge of the required prerequisite coursework in a nonacademicformat. Please contact the Lead Faculty for moreinformation.● Graduate Certificate in Project Management(770-000-893)Faculty Advisor: Shekar Viswanathan • (858) 309-3416 •sviswana@nu.edu(5 courses; 22.5 quarter units)From small companies to giant global institutions, project managersare fueling much of the successful development of exciting businessenterprises. Talented and knowledgeable project managers commandthe best assignments, salaries, other compensation, and bonuses.They are the future leaders and entrepreneurs. Good projectmanagers are not born but are nurtured from a combination ofexperience, time, talent, and training. Successful projects don’thappen spontaneously; they require preparation, planning, andorganization. This certificate program is designed to providesystematic training to students pursuing a project managementcertification offered by Project Management Institute. To earn thiscertificate, students are required to take the following courses in theorder specified below:ENM 601ENM 602PME 601PME 602PME 604Project Management PrinciplesRisk, Contracts, and Legal IssuesAdvanced Project Management(Prerequisite: ENM 600, ENM 601, ENM 602, and ENM603)Skills Management(Prerequisite: ENM 600, ENM 601, ENM 602, and ENM603)Project Financing Management(Prerequisite: ENM 600, ENM 601, ENM 602, and ENM603)Engineering andTechnology257