Program Summary
11/15/2019
04/1/2020
01/15/2020
05/12/2020
Dr. M. Abbot Maginnis
Director of Graduate Certificate (DGC)
Adjunct Assistant Professor
amaginnis@uky.eduThe Lean Systems Program is a graduate certificate suitable for students in engineering and non-engineering professions e.g. food production, business and health care. Lean systems is a proven methodology for reducing waste, improving productivity, and increasing the bottom line while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.
Program Summary
11/15/2019
04/1/2020
01/15/2020
05/12/2020
Become a leader in workplace productivity
This program was established over 20 years ago when the College of Engineering partnered with Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky to teach and research lean systems. This partnership remains active today. As a result, our course content is current with carefully designed hands-on lab work, uses engaging teaching techniques, and is consistent with Toyota, the originator and leading practitioner of Lean Systems.
Application Requirements
| CV Upload Required | Yes |
| CV Instructions | Including transcripts for current or students with less than five years experience |
| Personal Statement Upload Required | Yes |
| Personal Statement Instructions | A Letter of Intent describing why you want to join the program emailed to the DGC using the phrase "Online Lean Graduate Certificate" in the subject line. |
| Writing Sample Required | No |
| GRE or GMAT | Not required. |
| Spring App Deadline | November 15 |
| Summer App Deadline | April 1 |
| Fall App Deadline | July 15 |
| Number of Recommendations Required | 3 Letters of Recommendation. |
| Letters of Recommendation Instructions | In addition to submitting letters of recommendation to the Graduate School via the Graduate application, please email your three letters of recommendation to the DGC using the subject line "Online Lean Graduate Certificate". |
Program requirements may change at any time. Contact the DGC of your intended program to confirm requirements.
Contact
Dr. M. Abbot Maginnis
Director of Graduate Certificate (DGC)
Adjunct Assistant Professor
amaginnis@uky.eduCollege of Engineering
369 Ralph G. Anderson Bldg
Lexington, KY 40506
859-257-4943
State Authorization & Licensure
If you plan to complete a University of Kentucky online program while living outside of Kentucky, you should check the Out-of-State Students page to determine if the University of Kentucky is authorized to provide this program in your state of residence. If you plan to use the degree to seek licensure, you should also determine if the degree meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state.