Ergonomics Administration

Major

Why This Program & What You'll Learn

The Major in administration: ergonomics administration provides knowledge in the areas of manufacturing and production, global management strategy, quality and safety, lean manufacturing, project management and more. You'll gain the experience and know-how necessary to lead and help organizations manage their inventory of raw materials, control for quality and implement efficient production processes within the manufacturing sector.

Manufacturing accounts for a substantial portion of economic output in the U.S. It entails the large-scale conversion of raw materials into finished products through human labor, machines or both.  As a student at CMU, you'll be prepared for this critical business sector through courses taught by experienced faculty. Learn about strategies of manufacturing, including make-to-stock, make-to-order and make-to-assemble. Familiarize yourself with quality control, industrial safety, inventory and material management methods, and human-machine interaction. And combine manufacturing-specific knowledge with general business skills in accounting, global management, marketing and strategy.

You can also earn your degree in an online or face-to-face format depending on your needs. Our flexible and regionally accredited program allows you to earn your degree while working and/or taking care of a family. And if you meet the requirements, you can have 12 credits applied to our Master of Science in Administration program. That's one-third of the credits needed to complete a master's program. In other words, you'll have a head start on earning a graduate degree should you pursue it.

You'll be prepared for manufacturing-related careers in operations, inventory management, quality control, production and more. Some courses prepare you to earn industry recognized certifications in project management, six sigma, and lean manufacturing.

Program Highlights

• Learn supervisory best practices pertaining to production, lean manufacturing, project management, quality control, inventory, operations, and digital technology leadership.
• Have the chance to apply credit earned toward a related master's program at CMU.
• Earn a bachelor's degree from a program regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.