Process Improvement

Topics include processes that are used for all types of work, including new product development, and production and delivery of goods and services. This course will provide students with a set of tools that they can use to improve work processes. Students will learn to conduct systematic root-cause analysis to discover process improvements aimed at making processes more cost-effective, dependable, responsive, and flexible. Students will also be introduced to techniques for setting organizational objectives and priorities for process improvement initiatives such as Six Sigma and Lean Management.

Note: Restricted to Business Admin and Open Studies

Topics include processes that are used for all types of work, including new product development, and production and delivery of goods and services. This course will provide students with a set of tools that they can use to improve work processes. Students will learn to conduct systematic root-cause analysis to discover process improvements aimed at making processes more cost-effective, dependable, responsive, and flexible. Students will also be introduced to techniques for setting organizational objectives and priorities for process improvement initiatives such as Six Sigma and Lean Management.

Note: Prerequisite BUSD 1013 Restricted to Business Admin and Open Studies


Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Aug 29 - Dec 16, 2022 Mon, Wed: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 40564 A21 Yes
Winter Jan 9 - Apr 28, 2023 Tue, Thu: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 10547 A20 Yes
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Aug 29 - Dec 16, 2022 Mon, Wed: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 40563 H20 Yes

To take this course, you must be enrolled in one of the related programs:

Business Administration Open Studies

Tuition and fees for 2021-2022 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $719.50 $1,214.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $24 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41 max per term
Student technology fee: $12 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180 per term
Legal plan: $18 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1497 $719.50 $2,216.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $24 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41 max per term
Student technology fee : $12 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180 per term
Legal plan : $18 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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