Program Overview
| Program | Course Delivery |
|---|---|
| Quality Management - Major | On-Campus & Online |
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Explore the quality management program
Quality matters and the next major product recall could be stopped by you. In the quality management program, learn the importance of all aspects of the manufacturing industry, including sustainability, compliance, Lean Six Sigma, industrial simulation, and project management. In this degree built for those already in the industry, expand your knowledge and seize this opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Quality Management is a Bachelor of Manufacturing Management (BMM) degree.
Sarah Monson
Academic Advisor
Quality Management Major
The Bachelor of Manufacturing Management (BMM) degree in Quality Management responds to increased employer demand for employees with a solid background in manufacturing techniques combined with a qualification in quality. Many companies that outsource production discover the need for more stringent quality assurance of products made in foreign countries, causing an increased need for graduates with a good grounding in quality management. These positions are in high demand and offer above-average starting salaries.
The quality management degree was designed to:
- Meet the employability requirements of industry.
- Incorporate changing consumer interests, attitudes, and concerns for quality management.
- Offer students an attractive, well-differentiated educational option to complete their bachelor-level education.
- Utilize existing intellectual and physical resources.
The quality management program prepares graduates for employment in industry and public regulatory agencies. Graduates have the knowledge and skills to contribute to the quality functions at their prospective employers.
The quality management program is transfer-friendly and an attractive option for technical college graduates to complete their academic qualification to a bachelor’s degree. It is tailored to those individuals who would like to become part of the management team within their workplaces.
The program is offered on campus and online to respond to the needs of busy working professionals.
Program Description
- Quality management assures consumers that products are free of defects and will function in expected ways. This is an increasingly important priority for people, industry, and government. Ensuring that the product failures are internal will stop the very large costs involved with product recalls.
- Learn to track down the cause of the problem wherever it originates within production, processing, packaging, distribution, or warehousing operations.
- This program is transfer-friendly and a great option for technical school graduates.
- This degree is ideal for anyone looking to become part of their workplace management team.
- One of the few U.S. universities to offer a bachelor-level program in the field.
- Graduates are prepared for employment in the private sector, as well as state and federal regulatory agencies.
- By taking only a few more credits, you can double major in Manufacturing Management.
Awards & Accreditation
The University of Minnesota Crookston is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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Student Experiences
Future Online Students
Many of our online students are full-time employees or full-time parents, and lots are both! So whether you’re thinking about finishing a degree, adding a second one, or taking on a brand new career path - this is YOUR time. Our online programs are designed with you in mind, and are flexible to be taken anywhere, anytime, 100% online.
Online Cost of Attendance
| Expense Category | Full-time (12+ credits) | Half-time (6-8 credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $12,148 | $6,772 |
| Books/supplies* | $279 | $279 |
Average Cost After Aid
$13,288
Average amount of grants & scholarships received (2022-2023 data)
$12,894
Average net price after grants & scholarships (2021-2022 data)
$22,883
Average TOTAL student loan debt after graduation (2022-2023)
Scholarship and Funding Options
The University of Minnesota Crookston provides quick and easy access to over $1 million worth of scholarship opportunities for new and returning students!
