Science in Quality Management

Certificate

Course Details

Course Code	GA_SPQMG_N07
Level	7
Duration	2 years
Credits	20
Method of Delivery	Blended
Campus Locations	Galway City – Dublin Road
Mode of Delivery	Part Time

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Course Overview

The Certificate in Science in Quality Management provides a strong foundation in Quality Management philosophies and their application, Quality Management systems and general management principles in manufacturing and service organisations.

This Certificate in Quality, along with (a) the Certificate in Quality & Regulatory Affairs and (b) Certificate in Quality for Industry – Statistics & Management, make up the Bachelor of Science (Ordinary) Degree in Quality for Industry.

Course Details

Year 1

Semester	Module Details	Credits	Mandatory / Elective
Year	Quality Management Part I Quality Assurance systems and general management principles in manufacturing and service organizations. Learning Outcomes 1. Have a good knowledge of quality management principles. 2. Explain how quality is managed in a manufacturing and service organization. 3. Explain the methodology of quality improvement and apply various tools and techniques for analysis of quality. 4. Apply a range of problem solving tools. 5. Use statistical basic process control tools 6. Understand the ISO 9000 quality management standards 7. Complete audits against elements of the ISO standard	10	Mandatory

Year 2

Semester	Module Details	Credits	Mandatory / Elective
Year	Quality Management Part II Quality Management philosophies and their application. Learning Outcomes 1. Have a thorough knowledge of the philosophies of quality management and their place in todays quality movement. 2. Critically analyze and improve their own communication skills and to understand the importance of communication in the world of quality. 3. Understand the role of leadership, human resource management, customer focus and team work in promoting and achieving quality standards in an organization. 4. Critically analyze an organization and design and implement various systems and procedures with regard to quality management in that organization. 5. Critically review new developments in quality and apply them as necessary. 6. Interpret and describe industry specific standards appropriate to the students field of work including for example ISO 13485 7. Analyse and apply a range of process management, continuous improvement, Lean and Six Sigma tools and concepts, financial and performance measures in quality management.	10	Mandatory

Recommended Study Hours per week

It is recommended that students should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5-credit module to their studies.

Examination and Assessment

Combination of continuous assessment and final assessments/exam.
Note: Where assessment on the programme involves examinations, these are held on campus or at another exam venue in the Republic of Ireland. There are typically two exam periods: January and May. Times scheduled for examinations (face to face / online exams ) are in GMT.

On-Campus Attendance Requirement

Blended delivery mode varies per module, depending on the module context. Several modules require approximately four on-campus classes per module, per semester.
Note: Check the programme Examination and Assessment requirements per module, as certain modules involve on-campus assessments and examinations.

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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements:
To qualify for entry to the minor award, applicants are required to have a pass in any QQI FET Major award at Level 5 or 6 or alternatively applicants meeting the minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirement of Grade O6/H7 or better in five Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and English or Irish with a minimum of 160 points or equivalent are eligible for entry.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can be used as a means to gain entry to the programme or gain exemptions. For more information on the RPL process, please visit https://www.myexperience.ie

It is a prerequisite, that you have passed Quality Management 1 before you can start Quality Management 2, Six Sigma or the Project modules.

If you wish to obtain the Bachelor of Science (Level 7) in Quality for Industry at ATU you need to have the following:

60 credits at Level 7 (Cert in Quality and Regulatory Affairs, Cert in Quality Statistics and Management and Cert in Quality Management) plus
120 credits at Level 6 in a suitable/specified discipline (or a successful RPL application).

Fees

Total Fees EU: €1,600

Further information on fees

Careers

The Certificate in Science in Quality Management helps those in operator roles to move into Quality roles such as in inspection and quality assurance.

The Bachelor of Science in Quality for Industry helps people obtain promotion to Line Leader/ Supervisor roles.