This completion track is designed for students holding an Associate Degree who want to advance into quality systems, process improvement, and quality auditing. Students build on foundational quality control knowledge to manage quality across a whole operation.
Offered in a flexible one-year format, the program allows transfer credit to apply toward the 84 required credit hours, and a capstone bridge project has students design a quality improvement plan for a real process. Graduates are prepared for roles such as quality coordinator or quality analyst.
BA 031Introduction to Business
A foundational look at how organizations are structured, financed, and run in today's competitive marketplace.
- Business ownership structures and formation
- Roles of key business functions
- Introduction to the global business environment
BA 064Marketing Essentials
An introduction to identifying customer needs and building strategies that connect products with the people who want them.
- The four Ps of marketing
- Segmenting and targeting audiences
- Building a basic marketing plan
BA 226Business Communication
Building the written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills needed to succeed in a professional business setting.
- Professional writing and correspondence
- Effective presentation techniques
- Interpersonal and cross-functional communication
BA 375Fundamentals of Accounting
An introduction to the accounting cycle and the financial statements that record and report business activity.
- The accounting equation and double-entry system
- Preparing income statements and balance sheets
- Recording and adjusting journal entries
BA 608Introduction to Finance
Core concepts of financial management, including how businesses raise, allocate, and manage capital.
- Time value of money principles
- Sources of business financing
- Basic risk and return concepts
BA 686Management & Administration
Practical grounding in planning, organizing, and overseeing the daily operations of a business unit.
- Principles of organizational planning
- Supervising and coordinating teams
- Administrative decision-making basics
BA 707E-Business
An exploration of how digital technology and the internet are reshaping commerce, operations, and customer engagement.
- E-commerce business models
- Digital marketing and online customer engagement
- Technology infrastructure for online business
BA 785Human Resources
An overview of the practices organizations use to recruit, develop, and retain a productive workforce.
- Recruitment and selection processes
- Employee training and performance management
- Compensation, benefits, and workplace policy
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Specialist Courses
6 Courses
QLM 110Introduction to Quality Management
Introduces the basic concepts and vocabulary of quality management.
- What quality means in a business context
- Basic quality control tools
- Introduction to quality standards
QLM 124Quality Control Basics
Covers foundational techniques for inspecting and measuring quality.
- Basic inspection techniques
- Reading simple control charts
- Identifying defects and nonconformance
QLM 138Introduction to Process Improvement
Introduces basic ideas behind improving business processes.
- Basic process mapping
- Identifying waste in a process
- Simple improvement techniques
QLM 252Statistical Process Control
Covers using statistical methods to monitor and control process quality.
- Control chart construction and interpretation
- Process capability analysis
- Identifying special-cause variation
QLM 365Lean and Six Sigma Fundamentals
Introduces core Lean and Six Sigma tools for eliminating waste and defects.
- Lean principles and waste reduction
- DMAIC problem-solving framework
- Introductory Six Sigma tools
QLM 479Quality Auditing
Covers how organizations audit their own quality systems for compliance.
- Internal quality audit planning
- Evaluating conformance to standards
- Reporting audit findings and corrective actions
$24,000
Total Program Cost
Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.
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Admission requires Associate Degree or equivalent credits.
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Complete the online application with your basic and academic details.
An admissions advisor reviews your application and any transfer credit.
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