Lean Enterprise Excellence - Waterford

The programme is founded on seminal theories and thinking from scientific management, quality management, world-class manufacturing, change management, the Toyota Production System (TPS), The Toyota Way, and the Shingo Model. Building on that foundation, we synthesise the principles, systems, culture, and behaviours that are integral to contemporary Lean enterprise and operational excellence. Participants attain in-depth understanding of wider organisational contexts, cross-sectoral applications, and both manufacturing and service orientations.

Stage 1 Modules

Lean Enterprise Excellence

Continuous Improvement

Lean Tools & Techniques 1

Lean Business Analytics 1

Lean Engagement

Lean Transformation

Lean Tools & Techniques 2

Lean Business Analytics 2

Lean Strategy & Sustainability

Level 8 qualification along with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant industry experience; and, where applicants without a previous Level 8 qualification will be considered on the basis of a recognition of prior learning (RPL) application to a Level 8 standard or equivalent, provided they have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant industry experience.

All modules must be passed and each module is assessed by assignment, incorporating continuous assessment (graded) and formative assessment (un-graded). There are no end-of-term summative examinations.


Semester 1 and Semester 2 modules are all worth 5 Credits each. The CIP is worth 20 Credits and is an organisation-based gemba project wherein participants develop and deliver a real-world improvement project within their organisations. The CIP is worked on across the entirety of the first year, and represents a year 1 capstone project with final deliverables in Semester 3.


In year 2 participants undertake a dedicated research year commencing in Semester 4 with a module on research methods and techniques, with a research proposal being a key output. They then go on to undertake a research project based on their proposals, and deliver a dissertation as the year 2 capstone project.

90

ONLINE – PART-TIME

Programme fee details are available on the Postgraduate Fee Schedule displayed on our website at www.wit.ie/pgfees

Start Date: September 2024