BSc (Hons) in Quality Management and Technology (Level 8)
Programme Code: SG_EQUAL_K08
About Quality Management
The quality professional is well represented in all sectors of the economy. While manufacturing will use familiar titles such as Quality manager, or quality engineer other sectors may use titles such as transformation manager or change agent, director of quality or even more specific titles like Six-Sigma Black Belt. Quality as a profession is also well supported in the USA by the American Society for Quality [ASQ] and in the UK by The Chartered Quality Institute [CQI].
About this Programme
This course provides a bolt-on qualification in core quality management skills that are in demand in all sectors of the economy. It is ideal for engineering, science or business graduates who now find their careers or interests becoming more and more involved in quality management matters.
Modules:
The various subjects/modules covered are listed below. All modules have an equal Credit rating of 5. On-line students take twelve modules [60 Credits] over a two-year period which equates to three to four modules per semester. All students take Statistics in the first semester of enrolment as well as the other modules being offered at the time.
Modules (credits awarded)
* Mandatory Modules (canditates for award must take all)
- MANAGING PEOPLE (5)
- STATISTICS (5)
- TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (5)
- STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL (5)
- STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT (5)
- OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (5)
- VALIDATION (5)
- RELIABILITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT (5)
- EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN (5)
- FINAL YEAR PROJECT (5) – in second year of part time course.
* Elective Modules (Candidates for full award must take at least two)
- VERIFICATION AND CALIBRATION (5)
- ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT (5)
- CASE STUDIES IN QUALITY MANAGEMENT (5)
- SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY (5)
- MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS (5)
Full details of individual modules are available in the official documentation here.
After you Graduate
Typically, graduates will be employed in the quality function of industries and institutions across all disciplines and sectors of the economy. In Ireland our biggest employers are in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors. We also see increased interest in healthcare, education, transport, food production and construction.
Further study opportunities:
Graduates from this programme are eligible to apply for Level 9 Masters programmes, such as the on-line MSc in Quality at IT Sligo.
Entry Requirements
Typical entrants to this course will hold a minimum Level 7 degree in engineering, science or business discipline at upper second class honours grade or higher.
Applications will also be considered from those who demonstrate extensive experimental learning [experience] in quality but who do not meet the academic entry requirements. These will be evaluated through our RPL process.
Award: Level 8
Duration: 2 years online
Fees: €8,400 in total. €4,200 per year, OR €700 per 5 credit module
Application Deadline: See Frequently Asked Questions
Delivery: Online
FURTHER INFORMATION:
The School of Engineering
Tel: 071 91 55222
Email: parttime@itsligo.ie
Course co-ordinator: Noeleen Grant email:grant.noeleen@itsligo.ie