
University of Limerick
Quality Management Lean Systems
Successful participants will be considered to be at Black Belt level.
Students will have an opportunity to apply the theoretical aspects of lean tools and techniques in their workplace enabling significant improvements for their organisation.
Graduates of this programme can apply for direct entry to Year 2 of the Masters in Strategic Quality Management, Lean Sigma Systems.
Subjects taught
Sample of modules that may be on offer but subject o change:
Autumn Modules
• Lean Thinking/Lean Tools 1 (M)
• Leadership & Change Management
Spring Modules
• Lean Thinking/Lean Tools 2
• Lean Project/Lean Healthcare Project
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant or appropriate subject.
You should have at least 1-3 years of relevant industrial work experience.
Applicants who don’t meet the minimum entry requirement may be offered a place in exceptional circumstances.
Those applicants will be required to provide a portfolio of evidence of prior qualifications in quality management together with the application of learning or competence (e.g green/black belt project reports, reflective papers or journals).
The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.
Other Entry Considerations:
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.
At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.
Duration
1 year part-time, online.
Enrolment dates
Autumn / Spring
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Qualifications
Minor Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
Attendance type
Part time
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