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Let\u2019s break down the nuts and bolts of the MBA degree and Six Sigma certification and explore why they make a perfect pair!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why an MBA?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MBA degree covers essential business and management topics and skills. Coursework, case studies, and team projects provide experience and knowledge in a variety of industries, cultures, and business strategies, with a focus on multi-disciplinary problem solving. 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Similar to the MBA, Six Sigma certification can be applied in a wide array of sectors, such as operations, manufacturing, customer service, and project management.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The principles of Six Sigma are executed through methodologies, or roadmaps to improvement, such as a workflow. 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