Higher Diploma in Science in Quality
Programme Code: SG_EQUAL_L08
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 is a two-year part-time programme and is a 60 Credits [ECTS] Award.
This course provides a bolt-on qualification in core quality management skills that are in demand in all sectors of the economy.
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 full award must take all)
- MANAGING PEOPLE (5)
- STATISTICS (5)
- OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (5)
- STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL (5)
- TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (5)
- VERIFICATION AND CALIBRATION (5)
- EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN (5)
- STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT (5)
- RELIABILITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT (5)
- VALIDATION (5)
- PROJECT 4 QUALITY. (5)
* Elective Modules (Candidates for full award must take at least one )
Full details of individual modules are available in the official documentation here.
- 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.
Career Opportunities:
These level 8 Quality programmes provide a platform for those already experienced or trained in quality management approaches to further their careers. This could include progression to more senior positions in management, either in Quality or in a position relating to organisational performance improvement. It should also open possibilities in specialist careers within the Quality Profession, for example as Process Improvement Engineer, Validation Manager or Quality Systems Manager. They may also branch out into related areas in their organisation such as Project Management Process improvement, Production Management or Supply Chain Management.
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 a non engineering, science or business discipline.
Applications will also be considered from those who demonstrate extensive experiential 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: see Online Course Fees Page
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: Bob Kennedy email: kennedy.bob@itsligo.ie