Quality Management

Program Information

Degree Type
60-credit Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Code
10-185-2

Time to Degree
More than 2 years

Start Date
August / January / June

How You'll Learn

Hybrid
Evening

Quality management (QM) is a commitment to understanding a customer’s precise needs and delivering results on time and within budget. This program offers strategic skill sets in preparation for QM practices that extend to suppliers and distributors, including global supply chain networks.

How To Apply

Apply online and pay the $30 application fee.
Submit a copy of one of the following to demonstrate your reading and writing skills:
- High school GPA of 2.60 or above. Transcript must include completed coursework through the 11th grade.*
- ACT, ACCUPLACER® or GED - 2014 Series (165 or higher).*
- Prior college coursework may meet this requirement in whole or in part. Courses must be in the specific area(s), and you must have earned a grade of C or better (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the courses.*
- If none of the above apply, sign up for the ACCUPLACER® placement test.

*Unofficial copies of these documents can be sent to admissions@wctc.edu.

Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an enrollment counselor.

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Contact Us

Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.

Potential Careers

Quality managers strive to create efficiency and improve a company’s competitive edge in the marketplace. They have an interest in optimizing quality in products and processes. If you are an analytical decision maker, enjoy simplifying and streamlining operations, and have persuasive communication skills, a career in quality management might be right for you.

Process Improvement Auditor
Manufacturing Inspector
Purchasing Manager
Production Planning Manager
Quality Inspector/Analyst

High School Eligibility

This program is open to qualified high school applicants. Learn more >

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Career Salaries

$37,100 – $90,700 annually

Salary range estimates based on wages for related occupations in Waukesha County as reported by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI). Individual wages may vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements.

Check the WCTC Graduate Success Report to view our graduates’ entry wages.

Financial Aid

As a program student, you are eligible to receive:

Financial aid loans
Scholarships
Other forms of assistance

Learn more about financial aid.

Program Courses

Business, Management and Finance Programs

Career Pathway

What Makes This Program Unique

Evening classes accommodate the working adult. An accelerated learning environment blends interactive in-class activities with online learning.
Gain exposure to a variety of continuous improvement strategies and approaches, including A3 Thinking, lean enterprise concepts, ISO 9001:2015 and Six Sigma.
Get hands-on experience with the latest version of Minitab software.

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Program Pathway

Earn certificates, technical diplomas and/or industry credentials along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.

Quality Management Pathway

Earn credit for prior learning for the college-level knowledge and skills that you've already acquired through advanced high school classes, previous college coursework, self-study, military training work or volunteer experience.

More Credit Opportunities

Dual enrollment offers high school students an opportunity to get a head start in high-demand fields while earning college credits.

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You may have the opportunity to obtain credit for the college-level skills and knowledge you've already acquired through prior coursework, work experience and more.

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Transfer Opportunities After WCTC

WCTC has credit transfer agreements with many four-year institutions that allow our degree graduates to transfer credits into a baccalaureate program, often at junior-level standing.

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