A Master Certificate in Six Sigma from Villanova University is a highly specialized and structured short program of study based on the well researched and well respected Six Sigma model of management, product quality control and product production. Graduates can complete either an eight or sixteen week program in this specific management model, with more complexity and depth covered in the longer certificate program.

The Six Sigma model includes topics such as reducing variations in production and quality of the product, using data to monitor, analyze  and evaluate different aspects of management, production, product quality and business and incorporating team building and a culture of quality control throughout a company, business or organization.