Move Organizations Forward
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.
Your STEM-designated M.B.A. in Process Improvement 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.
Quick Facts
Curriculum
40NSU’s M.B.A. program is 37-49 total credits to complete, depending on undergraduate coursework.
Start Dates
The M.B.A. with a major in Process Improvement is available to start in August, October, January, March and May.
Delivery Options
Classes for the Master of Business Administration program with a major in Process Improvement are offered weeknights at NSU's Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus and online (asynchronously). Select classes in the major offered in the online format, may require synchronous learning.
Tuition
Tuition for the degree program is $1026 per credit hour. Discounted rates are available through our employer tuition program.
Application Deadline
Fall II: October 1
Winter I: December 15
Winter II: March 1
Summer: May 1
Certificate
The College of Business also offers a Process Improvement Certificate program for non-degree seeking students. Learn more about obtaining a Process Improvement Certificate.
Tuition Assistance for NSU Business Programs
Employer Tuition Assistance Program
NSU Alumni Tuition Discount
Earning Potential
Process Improvement Curriculum
* Course may be waived at the discretion of the department chair or designee. Waivers will only be considered when an equivalent course with a grade of C has been completed in the past 10 years.
For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.
Current students: Please consult your Academic Advisor for program requirements or access SharkLink for your Degree Works audit. Program requirements are subject to change, and your Academic Advisor 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 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.
The H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship graduate enrollment office is located in the Carl DeSantis Building in Suite 1115 on NSU's Fort Lauderdale-Davie campus in Davie, Florida. Click here for a map.
Email: hcbeinfo@nova.edu
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.