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Solve an organization’s toughest business problems and you’ve struck career gold. Insightful leaders who can respond to global pressures, changing markets, and other business shifts through successful organization-wide process improvement are in strong demand.
NSU Business' M.B.A. in Process Improvement
Your STEM-designated M.B.A. in Process Improvement from Nova Southeastern University focuses on the expertise to drive higher performance, quality, and ROI, all while promoting a proactive work culture. This program puts you right in the driver’s seat, with a hands-on education navigating the real-world challenges of area companies. Add the strategic business insights of a classic M.B.A. curriculum and you’ll have an impressive skill set few employers can resist.
- Hands-on experience: Solve real-world challenges posed by area companies.
- Prepares you to sit for three internationally recognized certifications: ASQ’s Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, SME’s Lean Bronze, and PMI’s Project Management Professional.
My fellow students, alumni, and PI colleagues are a powerful network of professionals and future industry thought leaders that bring value to any organization they chose to become a part of.
Garrett Chabot | 2017 Alumnus
Quick Facts
Fall II: October 1
Winter I: December 1
Winter II: March 1
Summer: May 1
Tuition Assistance for NSU Business Programs
Employer Tuition Assistance Program
NSU Business partners with more than 135 local and national organizations to offer discounted employee tuition of up to 20% through our employer tuition program.
Find Out if Your Company Participates
NSU Alumni Tuition Discount
NSU alumni are eligible for a tuition award of 20% off any graduate business degree. Alumni also receive an application fee waiver and access to a dedicated adviser to assist throughout the admission process.
Alumni Tuition Discount Information
STEM-Designated Program
International students who graduate with a STEM degree increase their employability and may be eligible to remain in the U.S. for up to 36 months on Optional Practical Training (OPT). Further information about eligibility and requirements for the STEM OPT extension is available on the Department of Homeland Security website and through the university’s Office of International Affairs.
NSU Business offers three M.B.A. majors with a STEM-designation: Business Intelligence and Analytics, Process Improvement, and Supply Chain Management and Operational Systems.
Process Improvement Curriculum
M.B.A. Core Courses (22–31 credits)
Credits
Process Improvement (15 credits)
Credits
* Students who completed undergraduate courses in accounting, finance, or statistics
within the past five years are encouraged to complete a free, online, self-paced review
course in each of the three noted disciplines. Students who completed these courses
between five and ten years are required to complete the noted review course(s). Waivers
will only be considered when an equivalent course with a grade of C has been earned
in the past 5 years. Courses may be waived at the discretion of the department chair
or designee when the student can demonstrate current knowledge and consistent use
of skills and abilities that align with one or more of the three undergraduate disciplines.
To seek such a waiver, the student must provide to the chair or designee a current
resume and short essay that describes past and current work activities that support
the waiver(s). The student may submit supplemental information at their discretion.
**Students are required to complete a Black Belt-level project as a function of the curriculum. Click here to view past student projects.
***Students must take MGT 5001 in their first term.
For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu
Current students: Please consult your academic adviser for program requirements or access SharkLink for your Degree Works audit. Program requirements are subject to change, and your academic adviser or Degree Works audit can provide you with the courses required for your catalog term.Lean Six Sigma Certifications
The Huizenga College of Business will award Lean Six Sigma certifications based on students' performance in the core Process Improvement courses (PIM 5450, PIM 5455, PIM 5460, and PIM 5465).
| Cumulative GPA | |
| ≥ 3.65 | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt |
| ≥ 3.25 | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt |
| ≥ 3.0 | Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt |
NSU Graduates Certified in Lean Six Sigma
NSU Business Among Top Business Schools in the World
As an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship is recognized for the highest standard of achievement for business education, earned by less than 6% of the world's schools offering business degree programs. AACSB requires schools to meet standards of excellence in areas including teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning. Entering a program that complies with the highest accreditation standards in the world guarantees that you will learn advanced skills for high-level, long-term success in business and beyond.
