Earn both a Master's Degree and Lean Six Sigma certification through this first-of-its kind, highly-selective program.
spread across 13 months for a master's degree
visit select organizations to see operational excellence at work
between on-campus sessions
certification included
between executive sponsor, coach and student
directly connected to your organization's unique needs and challenges
Building Operational Excellence Systems
Driving Decisions with Data
Creating and Sustaining Change
Making an Impact
MBOE Student, Class of 2020
Manufacturing Industry
Operational Excellence is applicable to almost any career. Whatever your job role, background, or industry, an MBOE can equip you with the skills to make an immediate impact in your organization.
Our students have included line managers, C-suite executives, practicing physicians, attorneys, and working professionals from aviation, education, public service, finance, government, health care, insurance, and manufacturing, to name a few.
With backgrounds in finance, marketing, analytics, retail, IT, logistics, and sales, among others, our students bring a wealth of experience and insight beyond the siloed thinking that can deter organizations from discovering untapped value.
Average GPA
3.2
Percent female
50%
Percent hold post-baccalaureate degree
19%
Level in organization
Industries represented
ORIENTATION
December 1, 2020
UNDERSTANDING THE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE PLAYBOOK
Session 1: December 2 - 5, 2020
MANAGING PRODUCT AND PROCESS FLOWS
Session 2: January 13 - 16, 2021
ESTABLISHING STRATEGIC NORMS
Session 3: March 3 - 6, 2021
DAILY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Session 4: April 21 - 24, 2021
BUILDING OPERATIONAL CAPPABILITIES FOR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
Session 5: June 16 - 19, 2021
SUPPLY CHAIN AND SYSTEMS THINKING
PROCESS INNOVATION AND EXPLORATION JOURNEY
Session 7: October 13 - 16, 2021
PROCESS SUSTAINABILITY AND DESIGNING LEADER INNDEPENDENT SYSTEMS
Session 8: December 15 - 18, 2021
MBOE GRADUATION CEREMONY
December 18, 2021
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT
December 19, 2021
The Capstone Project offers a powerful return for both you and your organization, as you apply what you learn to an immediate challenge in your workplace.
Improved the efficiency of mail delivery processes at a very large USPS distribution center resulted in an conservative savings of $2 million with a potential savings of up to $35 million upon expansion
Total lead time for lab test results were reduced from 224 minutes to 59 minutes
50% improvement in emergency transfer of pediatric patients in 7 months, resulting in reduced mortality rates
$2.3 million in savings and 60% reduction in workforce turnover in a large chemical manufacturing facility
Software developer reduced error rate by 84%
Dr. David Rushlow
MBOE Class of 2015
Chief Medical Officer, Mayo Clinic
Master of Business Operational Excellence | Executive MBA | Working Professionals MBA | Full-Time MBA | |
Time to Complete | 13 months | 17 months | 48 credit hours (typically 2.5 years) | 2 years |
Program Schedule | 8 4-day sessions over 13 months | once a month for 3 consecutive days | twice a week from 6:15-9:30 p.m. or 4:30-6:00 p.m. | days |
Program Format | blended | blended | in person | in person |
Can Maintain Full-time Work During Program | yes | yes | yes | no |
Minimum Years of Work Experience | 3 years | 8 years | 2 years | 2 years |
Average Class Size | 38 students | 38 students | 95-120 students | 70-100 students |
Master of Business Operational Excellence Program Description
The Full-Time MBA program provides high-caliber learning experiences that maximize the potential of each student. The program has been enriched with skills assessments, individualized coaching, a personalized curriculum and on-site opportunities to put theory into practice. The program is designed around you and cultivates career competencies that are highly sought by top employers.
Students chart their MBA journey with the help of success coaches to ensure their curricula, co-curricular, and career management activities and experiential learning help achieve their unique career goals. Students pick from an exhaustive list of courses that are designed to provide competence in a particular area or field.
Students chart their MBA journey with the help of success coaches to ensure their curricula, co-curricular, and career management activities and experiential learning help achieve their unique career goals. Students pick from an exhaustive list of courses that are designed to provide competence in a particular area or field.
In the course of one year, I've become a catalyst for change within my organization, transforming the way we think and do business. Through the 1:1 coaching I've received, I have successfully applied the valuable lessons learned in the classroom directly to the Capstone Project, reducing working capital by several million dollars within the first six months. These are incredible skills and tools to hold, especially during challenging economic times.
The OSU MBOE Program has undoubtedly changed how I bring value to my company and customers. The program has provided me with a deep foundation for systematically identifying opportunities with real and significant bottom-line results for everyone involved.
The comprehensive nature of the curriculum afforded me the opportunity to gain broad knowledge and understanding in the field of Operational Excellence in an accelerated manner.