Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Option

Connecticut College of Technology Pathways Program

Program Design

The Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Option, Technology Studies associate degree program prepares students to work in the 21st century world of Lean Manufacturing and supply chain management.  Companies are now employing these techniques to reduce waste, cut costs and compete globally.

Consultation with an academic advisor/technical faculty is strongly recommended.

Curriculum

Students may enroll in this program either full or part-time.  Courses are offered both during the day or evenings. For students not yet prepared for the required mathematical courses, MCC offers a wide range of developmental course offerings.

Lean Manufacturing and
Supply Chain Management Option Requirements

Gen Ed ENG* 101: English Composition 3
MAT* 186
MAT* 185
Precalculus or
Trigonometric Functions

3-4

Gen Ed any Mode 6 GEO* or POL* course

3

ECN* 102 Principles of Microeconomics 3
MFG* 171 Introduction to Lean Manufacturing 3
      Subtotal: 15-16
MAT* 165 Elementary Statistics with Computer Applications 4
Gen Ed CHE* 121: General Chemistry I 4
MFG* 271 Advanced Lean Manufacturing 3
CAD* 110 Introduction to CAD 3
PHL* 111 Ethics or any Mode 3 PHL* course 3
      Subtotal: 17
Elective HIS* 101 or any Mode 6 HIS* course 3
PHY* 121 General Physics I 4
MFG* 172 Introduction to Lean Supply Chain Management 3
COM* 173 Public Speaking 3
MFG* 111 Manufacturing Materials I 3
    Subtotal: 16
ENG* 202 Technical Writing 3
Gen Ed Mode 1 3
MFG* 112 Manufacturing Materials II 3
MFG* 272 Implementation of Lean Supply Chain Management 3
Gen Ed PSY* 247 or
SOC* 101 or
any Mode 6 PSY* or SOC* course     
3
MFG* 230 Statistical Process Control 3
      Subtotal: 18
       Total Credits Required: 66-67

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Technology Studies options program requirements, graduates will

  1. Apply appropriate mathematical and scientific principles to engineering and technology applications.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in technical fundamentals to analyze and resolve technology problems.
  3. Apply knowledge and skills to develop, interpret, and select appropriate technological processes.

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Core.

Division of Business, Engineering and Technology: 860-512-2620

Source: 2011-2012 Course Catalog

Last Update: June 02 2011
For Additional Information, Contact: 860-512-2623