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Six Sigma Black BeltWed, Jan 29, 2014 @ 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Executive Education
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: TBA,
Talk Title: Six Sigma Black Belt
Abstract: Course Overview
This course teaches you the advanced problem-solving skills you'll need in order to measure a process, analyze the results, develop process improvements and quantify the resulting savings. Project assignments between sessions require you to apply what you've learned. This course is presented in the classroom in three five-day sessions over a three-month period.
Learn the advanced problem-solving skills you need to implement the principles, practices and techniques of Six Sigma to maximize performance and cost reductions in your organization. During this three-week practitioner course, you will learn how to measure a process, analyze the results, develop process improvements and quantify the resulting savings. You will be required to complete a project demonstrating mastery of appropriate analytical methods and pass an examination to earn IIE's Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate.This practitioner course for Six Sigma implementation provides extensive coverage of the Six Sigma process as well as intensive exposure to the key analytical tools associated with Six Sigma, including project management, team skills, cost analysis, FMEA, basic statistics, inferential statistics, sampling, goodness of fit testing, regression and correlation analysis, reliability, design of experiments, statistical process control, measurement systems analysis and simulation. Computer applications are emphasized.
NOTE: Participants must bring a laptop computer running Microsoft Office to the seminar.
Course Topics
* Business process management
* Computer applications
* Design of experiments (DOE)
* Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
* DMAIIC
* Enterprisewide deployment
* Lean enterprise
* Project management
* Regression and correlation modeling
* Statistical methods and sampling
* Statistical process control
* Team processes
Benefits
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Analyze process data using comprehensive statistical methods
* Control the process to assure that improvements are used and the benefits verified
* Define an opportunity for improving customer satisfaction
* Implement the recommended improvements
* Improve existing processes by reducing variation
* Measure process characteristics that are critical to quality
Who Should Attend
* VPs, COOs, CEOs
* Employees new to a managerial position
* Employees preparing to make the transition to managerial roles
* Current managers wanting to hone leadership skills
* Anyone interested in implementing Lean or Six Sigma in their organization
Program Fees
On-Campus Participants: $7,245
Includes continental breakfasts, lunch and all course materials. The fee does not include hotel accommodations or transportation.
Online Participant with Live Session Interactivity: $7,245
Includes attendee access codes for live call-in or chat capabilities during class sessions. Also includes all course and lecture materials available for live stream or download.
Reduced Pricing:
Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE): Reduced pricing is available for members of IIE. Please contact professional@gapp.usc.edu for further information.
Trojan Family: USC alumni, current students, faculty, and staff receive 10% reduced pricing on registration.
Boeing: Boeing employees receive 20% off registration fees (please use Boeing email address when registering).
Location
Two course delivery options are available for participants, on-campus and online with interactivity:
On-Campus Course is held in state-of-the-art facilities on the University of Southern California campus, located in downtown Los Angeles. Participants attending on-campus will have the option to commute to the course or stay at one of the many hotels located in the area. For travel information, please visit our Travel section.
Overview of on-campus option:
* The ability to interact with faculty and peers in-person.
* Access to hard copy course materials.
* Ability to logon and view archived course information - up to 7 days after the course has been offered. This includes course documents and streaming video of the lectures.
* If there is a conflict during any on-campus course dates, on-campus participants can elect to be an online/interactive student.
* Parking, refreshments and lunch are provided for on-campus participants unless otherwise specified.
Online (Interactivity) Course delivery is completely online and real-time, enabling interaction with the instructor and fellow participants. Participants have the flexibility of completing the course from a distance utilizing USC's Distance Education Network technology. Students are required to be online for the entirety of each day's session.
Overview of online (interactive):
* Virtually participate in the course live with the ability to either ask questions or chat questions to the entire class.
* WebEx technologies provide the option to call into the class and view the entire lecture/materials on a personal computer, or to participate on a computer without having to utilize a phone line.
* Ability to logon and view archived course information up to 7 days after the course has been offered. This includes course documents and streaming video of the lectures.
Continuing Education Units
CEUs: 10.5 (CEUs provided by request only)
USC Viterbi School of Engineering Certificate of Participation is awarded to all participants upon successful completion of course.
Upon completion, participants will also receive their Institute of Industrial Engineers certification in Six Sigma Black Belt.
Host: Corporate and Professional Programs
More Info: http://gapp.usc.edu/professional-programs/short-courses/industrial%26systems/six-sigma-black-belt
Audiences: Registered Attendees
Contact: Viterbi Professional Programs
Event Link: http://gapp.usc.edu/professional-programs/short-courses/industrial%26systems/six-sigma-black-belt
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Discover Viterbi: Master of Cyber Security
Wed, Jan 29, 2014 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is a top 10 ranked graduate engineering program in the nation by U.S News and World Report. Join us for an online information session to learn about the exciting opportunities in Cyber Security available. Professor Winnie Callahan will be joining the session to highlight important information about the program.
Register Now
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Ray Fujioka/GAPP
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Can We Master Patient Safety? Tools, Trends, and Technologies. A panel discussion and lunch
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Wed, Jan 29, 2014 @ 11:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Alfred E Mann Institute, Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering, Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Workshops & Infosessions
It has been over a decade since the publication of the landmark Institute of Medicine report To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System. Yet, despite many efforts, preventable medical errors still occur at very high rates. What are the barriers to improving patient safety and what can be done to stimulate innovation and implementation? Will the Affordable Care Act and other key pieces of legislation incentivize institutions to tackle the issue? Where are the opportunities for entrepreneurs to jump in?
Please join us for the third event of our series as we bring together a panel of experts including Keck Medical Center of USC's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Stephanie Hall; CHLA Director of Critical Care Services Nancy Blake; USC health behavioral economics expert Dr. Jason Doctor; and entrepreneur and CEO of Hyginex Shiva Swami.
RSVP: https://uscpatientsafety012914.eventbrite.comMore Information: USC Patient Safety Event Flyer.pdf
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC Health Systems Improvement Collaborative
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Computer Science General Faculty Meeting
Wed, Jan 29, 2014 @ 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Workshops & Infosessions
Computer Science General Faculty Meeting.
Details emailed directly to attendees.
RSVP link also to be provided.Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 217
Audiences: Invited Faculty Only
Contact: Assistant to CS chair
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CANCELLED-Ericsson Information Session
Wed, Jan 29, 2014 @ 04:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
CANCELLED
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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VARC Workshop: Time Management & Priorization
Wed, Jan 29, 2014 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
So much to do ... but what to do first? You've got a lot going on as an engineering student - lab reports, papers, problem sets, meetings, chores, to name a few - and one of the first steps to managing your time effectively is prioritizing your tasks. At this workshop, we will cover some strategies you can use to become better at prioritizing your tasks.
RSVP online at bit.ly/VARC_WorkshopsLocation: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: Viterbi Academic Resource Center
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Visa Options for International Students: Life After OPT
Wed, Jan 29, 2014 @ 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
For more information: Click Here
Location: Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM) - 123
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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BMEStart Showcase/Info Meeting 1
Wed, Jan 29, 2014 @ 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
BMEstart is USC's sole biomedical design team. Come out to AMI's conference room to check out BMEstarts current progress and to get more information about applying to be part of the team for this semester. We have showcases before and after ASBME GM from 6-7 and 8-9pm on the ground floor of DRB. Sign up to our recruitment mailing list at: bit.ly/bmestart_mail. Applications due Jan 30th at 7pm.
Location: Corwin D. Denney Research Center (DRB) - AMI Conference Room
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Associated Students of Biomedical Engineering
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Design Team Expo: American Society of Mechanical Engineers Build A Blimp
Wed, Jan 29, 2014 @ 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
Build a mini-blimp with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and see how far yours can go!
Open to all students, all skill levels, all majors!Location: Engineering Quad
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Nicole Pay
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ASBME GM #14: Medtronic Resume Review
Wed, Jan 29, 2014 @ 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
Is your resume ready for job-hunting season? Come find out at our next GM! Hear advice from real USC alumni who have successfully survived the job search process and landed a spot at the largest medical device company in the world. Sign up at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AcuhqCKFoBgnBvwMoFYD7B-j_ohzktA6_XLsyNBHUH8/viewform. This is an interactive GM and we encourage you to submit your resume for analysis!
Location: Mark Taper Hall Of Humanities (THH) - meet in front of THH 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Associated Students of Biomedical Engineering
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BMEStart Showcase/Info Meeting 2
Wed, Jan 29, 2014 @ 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
BMEstart is USC's sole biomedical design team. Come out to AMI's conference room to check out BMEstarts current progress and to get more information about applying to be part of the team for this semester. We have showcases before and after ASBME GM from 6-7 and 8-9pm on the ground floor of DRB. Sign up to our recruitment mailing list at: bit.ly/bmestart_mail. Applications due Jan 30th at 7pm.
Location: Corwin D. Denney Research Center (DRB) - AMI Conference Room
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Associated Students of Biomedical Engineering
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Design Team Expo: Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers Micro-Mouse
Wed, Jan 29, 2014 @ 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
USC IEEE just started a Micromouse design team last semester, with the goal of building a “mouse” to reach the middle of the maze as fast as possible on its own. All types of skills will be involved and it’s a great way to get hands on experience with research and development. Come to either info-session to learn how you can be more involved in the team!
Open to all students, all skill levels, all majors!Location: Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Library (LVL) - Basement 3V
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Walter Iu
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