Continuing Education Certificate in Lean Six Sigma Black BeltPathway to Leading Lean Six Sigma practitioner

Aims and ObjectivesLean Six Sigma Black Belt leaders are the key change agents within an organization, facilitating improvement, leading successful teams and accelerating results-oriented initiatives. This programme aims at preparing for developing the students’ professional knowledge as Qualified Lean and Six Sigma practitioner – Lean Six Sigma Black Belt / Six Sigma Black Belt. It is designed to train up students to have a thorough understanding on Lean and Six Sigma philosophies and principles, including supporting systems and tools. He/She would be capable of implementing quality improvement projects and solving quality problems.

Successful graduates of this programme will be qualified to enroll in the Continuing Education Diploma in Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

Programme Features• The programme is developed according to the syllabus of world class associations - International Six Sigma Council and American

Society of Quality. • This is a unique programme with a mix of Quality Management, Lean and Six Sigma Process Improvement. This programme is

developed for quality professionals who wish to advance their career. • The programme is taught by Lean and Six Sigma practitioners. Students will learn the real world application cases in class.

Programme Structure and CurriculumThis programme consists of 4 modules of a total of 120 hours :

Module 1 Statistical Analysis for Business (Code:SPE00039) 30 hoursModule 2 Lean Foundation (Code:SPE00038) 30 hoursModule 3 Six Sigma Project Management (Code:SPE00040) 30 hoursModule 4 Quality Management (Code:SPE00041) 30 hours

This programme is conducted through lectures, practical training session, project and group work, etc.

Medium of Instruction Classes are conducted in both English and Chinese. The programme materials and all assessments will be in English.

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Assessment and Award Assessment is based on a combination of coursework and examination.The overall passing mark of each module is 50% (including both coursework and examination). Participants must pass both coursework and examination for each module and achieve a minimum of 70% overall attendance in order to obtain the certificate.

Programme code: 122-40120

Hong Kong Qualifications FrameworkThis Programme is recognized under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework and has been Listed in the Qualifications Register by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ).- QF Level: Level 3 - QR Registration No.: 08/001691/3- Validity Period: from 1 October 2008 to 31 December 2012

HKQR official website : www.hkqr.gov.hk

Fees Application fee : HK$140 (non-refundable)Course fee : HK$28,000 (total) payable by 2 installments1st installment : HK$14,000 payable upon admission2nd installment : HK$14,000 payable before December 2012

Course fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferrable, except for unsuccessful application.

Commencement 18 August 2012

Application Deadline21 July 2012

ApplicationApplication forms are obtainable from SCOPE learning centres or from our website: www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/lssbb/app_form

Application form must be completed and accompanied by :1. Copies of education certificates and relevant professional certificates if required. 2. Application fee in the form of a crossed cheque or cashier’s cheque made payable to “City University of Hong Kong”.

Continuing Education Fund (CEF)

This programme have been included in the list of reimbursable courses for Continuing Education Fund purposes. Eligible applicants will be reimbursed 80% of the course fees, subject to a maximum sum of HK$10,000, on successful completion of the programme.

Enquiries School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE)Location : LG/F, Academic Exchange Building, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong KongTel : 3442 2090 / 3442 5809Fax: 3442 0399 Email: team2@scope.eduWebsite : www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/lssbb

Module SyllabusFor the syllabus of each module, please refer to our programme website www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/lssbb/module_syllabus for details.

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持 續 進 修 基 金Continuing Education Fund

院校編號：106

Professional RecognitionGraduates can apply for "Certified Six Sigma Black Belt" certification assessment to achieve the professional six sigma status granted by the International Six Sigma Council (ISSC). Graduates also have the opportunity to apply for exemption of the written examination component of certification for "Certified Six Sigma Black Belt", with examination results up to satisfactory score determined by ISSC. More information will be available to students towards the completion of this programme.

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Admission RequirementsApplicants should meet the following criteria:a) F.7 qualification with 3 years working experience; orb) Diploma holder in any discipline or equivalent plus at least 1 year working experience; orc) Applicants at the age of 25 or above plus 2 years or above working experience in relevant areas such as quality, operation, or process

improvement.