Master of Science in Business Administration

What is the Lean Enterprise Summer Program?

Lean enterprise is the practice of creating more value for consumers while using fewer resources and eliminating waste. The concept of Lean has become a feasible solution for organizations to transform themselves and become more competitive.

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering has worked with several companies and organizations such as Boeing, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Link Belt, Newell/Rubbermaid, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Panasonic Electronic Devices Corp., Toyoda-Koki TRW Automotive, and Volvo Construction Equipment to implement Lean practices by applying the right tools for the right processes and developing a sustainable culture. Thanks to this experience, we have developed a five-week summer program for students interested in learning about Lean and gaining experience in its methodology and applications.

What You Will Learn

The summer program is divided into four modules:

1. Fundamentals of Lean Enterprise Systems
You will be introduced to Lean and six sigma concepts and will learn how to implement improvements within an enterprise environment.

2. Designing and Modeling of Lean Systems
You will learn how to identify an enterprise’s critical
path and illustrate it using value stream mapping (VSM) to design the desired improved system.

3. Analysis of Lean Systems
You will test your proposed improvements utilizing simulation modeling.

4. Reliability of Lean Systems
Any system needs to be sustained through time in order to be successful. Using reliability engineering, you will learn ensure the long-term success of your proposed improvements.

What to Expect: Real-World Experience

You won’t just spend time in classes. You will also have the chance to take the lessons you’ve learned and work with UT faculty and research staff to apply Lean concepts on a project with a local company.

Distance Education
Your first week in the summer program will be spent in online classes delivered to your hometown.

Classes at UT
After the first week, you will travel to the US and spend the remaining four weeks at UT. You will have access to UT facilities for research, homework, relaxation, and leisure. You will also take day trips to local sites and regional landmarks.

Academic Certificate
Upon successful completion of the summer program, you will receive a certificate acknowledging your fulfillment of course and project requirements.