A Systematic Literature Review of Six Sigma Practices in Education

Author

Elizabeth A. Cudney, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Cassandra C. Elrod, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Sarah M. Stanley, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

Six Sigma is a continuous improvement methodology aimed at reducing process variation. As Six Sigma implementation has spread from manufacturing to service and healthcare, the need for teaching the methodology in higher education emerged to prepare students for industry. The purpose of this paper is to present a systematic review the relevant literature of Six Sigma in higher education. Insights on best practices and trends for integrating Six Sigma in higher education systems are also provided.

Recommended Citation

E. A. Cudney et al., "A Systematic Literature Review of Six Sigma Practices in Education," International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, vol. 8, no. 3-4, pp. 163 - 175, Inderscience, Jan 2014.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSSCA.2014.067552

Department(s)

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering

Second Department

Business and Information Technology

Keywords and Phrases

Continuous improvement; Higher education; Literature review.; Quality; Six sigma

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1479-2494; 1479-2753

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2014 Inderscience, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2014