Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: Fall 2023 Undergraduate Catalog Program: Quality Systems, BST
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Quality Systems, BST

The Quality Systems (QS) major emphasizes quality principles designed to provide professional preparation for emerging leaders while integrating science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (STEM). The QS major, originating in manufacturing, has emerged as an interdisciplinary area of study now being applied in health care, services, construction, government, education, military and retail organizations, among others. 

Also known as “2+2 degree completion,” the QS major is based on a completed associate degree in STEM-related professional areas for students desiring a BS in Technology degree. Students may complete some hours at locations other than BGSU, based on advisement, and remaining requirements online through BGSU. All courses are delivered 100% online in a 7-week format via BGSU eCampus.

A degree in quality systems prepares individuals for careers in the manufacturing, healthcare, government, military, education, service operations, engineering, banking, finance and construction industries. Quality systems is an expanding field essential to every discipline. Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Technology majoring in quality systems obtain positions as quality engineers, quality technicians, quality managers, Kaizen Champions, Continuous Improvement Leaders and Lean Enterprise Leaders, among others. 

Quality Systems Program Outcomes

  • An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of quality, mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined quality related problems appropriate to the quality systems discipline.
  • An ability to design quality management systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs of stakeholders for broadly-defined quality related problems appropriate to the discipline.
  • An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
  • An ability to conduct quality assurance related standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to reduce variation and improve processes. 
  • An ability to function effectively as a member, as well as a leader, on technical and project teams. 

BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements

Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:

   English Composition and Oral Communication
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   Quantitative Literacy
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Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:

   Humanities and the Arts
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   _____________________________    ________    

   Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
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   _____________________________    ________                                                                                      

   Social and Behavioral Sciences
   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________                                                                        

Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:

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   _____________________________    ________ 
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   _____________________________    ________                                                                                    

University Requirements

Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:

Cultural Diversity in the US    ____________
International Perspective       ____________

Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120                             

Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36                      

Courses Required for Major

Cooperative Education

(4 Hours)

Course NameTerms TakenGradeCore
TECH 3900 - Experiential Learning

Quality Systems Major Core Courses

(24 Hours)

Course NameTerms TakenGradeCore
QS 3550 - Lean Systems of Mfg and Service Applications
QS 3610 - Quality Management System Audits
QS 3710 - Six Sigma Overview
QS 3850 - Core Tools of Quality Systems
QS 4600 - Quality Management Systems Planning
QS 4650 - Leadership for Lean Manufacturing and Service Operations
QS 4750 - Senior Capstone in Quality Systems
QS 4850 - Quantitative Tools for Quality and Continuous Improvement

STEM Transfer Module

(36 Hours)

Technical Competency Courses

(12 Hours)

Course NameTerms TakenGradeCore
ENG 3880 - Introductory Technical Writing

or

BA 2030 - Effective Business Communication

 

TECH 3000 - Computer-mediated Communications in Training and Education
TECH 3020 - Technology Systems in Societies **

 

MATH 1150 - Introduction to Statistics

or

STAT 2000 - Using Statistics *

Business

(9 Hours)

Course NameTerms TakenGradeCore
MGMT 3050 - Principles of Organization and Management
MGMT 3900 - Business in the Global Arena
TECH 4000 - Supervisory Practices in Technological Settings
TECH 4400 - Project Management in Technological Settings
  • Other Business Electives Contact Hours: 3
  • Free Electives by Advisement

    (3 Hours)

    Total Minimum Program Hours: 123

    Notes:

    1. Suggested Lab Based Science Courses: GEOG 1260, PHYS 2010

    * Can also be used to fulfill QL requirement.
    ** Can also be used to fulfill BGP requirement

    College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering General Information for All Students in the College

    In addition to completing all requirements, students are responsible for:

    Co-op

    All students in the College are required to complete 1 co-op, depending on your major. THIS IS A COURSE. It carries credit and is graded. It is full time (40 hrs/week) for the entire semester or part-time (20 hrs/week) for two consecutive semesters, paid and must be directly related to your major. All students MUST complete the Co-op Orientation.

    Email

    Official University email accounts are required for all BGSU students. Official BGSU email addresses are in the form: BGSUusername@ bgsu.edu. At the time of admission or initial registration, all students will receive a bgsu.edu email account. Students may anticipate that official University correspondence will be sent to this email account and they should access BGSU email on a regular and timely basis. All correspondence from Undergradute Student Services will be sent to your BGSU email.

    Checksheet

    The checksheet should be used in conjunction with the degree audit and advising to track progress toward degree completion.

    Notes: