Quality - Sligo

This programme is designed for graduates who are currently in quality engineering or management positions who wish to expand their knowledge towards the strategic aspects of quality management and quality science. The emphasis of this programme is on developing expertise as quality management professionals, providing the tools, methods, knowledge and skills that are necessary to achieve adaptability, flexibility, creativity and innovation.



Who should apply?

This programme designed for graduates who are currently in quality engineering or management positions and who wish to expand their knowledge, skills and expertise.

What will I study?

Modules:

Strategic Management

Applied Project Management

Integrated Quality

Value Stream Optimisation

Transformational Change

System Simulation Modelling and Analysis

Advanced Experimental Design

Research Methods

Research Thesis

Applicants must have one of the following academic qualifications. A 2nd class BSc Hons degree in Quality Management or Higher Diploma in Quality (Level 8) or equivalent. 2nd class Hons (Level 8) graduates who are currently in quality engineering/ management positions within their respective organisations. These candidates will be selected following interview.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

2 years part-time online delivery.



Study Hours

Students should expect to attend live online classes 2-3 times per week and each class lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours. It is recommended that students should allow 6 hours per week for a 5 credit module.



On-Campus Attendance: No attendance required.