Strategic Quality Management - Lean Sigma Systems

Key programme benefits to future students

The course will create graduates that understand the theory and practical application of quality management tools and techniques, with particular emphasis on the areas of Lean and Six Sigma as they would apply to their own organisation.



It will educate and train participants in specific quality management skills in both the lean and six sigma domains and in strategic and transferable business skills.



The Masters in Strategic Quality Management, Lean Sigma Systems is a 2 year programme, but applicants who have already completed either or both Specialist/ Professional Diplomas in Lean and/or Six Sigma at the University of Limerick can apply to be enrolled directly to Year 2 of the Masters and complete within one year.

Year 1

Autumn Modules

• Lean Thinking/Lean Tools 1 (M)

• Leadership & Change Management



Spring Modules

• Lean Thinking/Lean Tools 2

• Lean Project/Lean Healthcare

• Project



Year 2

Autumn Modules

• Quality Science Introduction

• Problem Solving Tools and Techniques



Spring Modules

• Quality Science Advanced

• Six Sigma Project



Summer Modules

• Enterprise Improvement Project

Applicants require a 2.1 degree (NFQ level 8) in any discipline or equivalent and at least three years relevant work experience.



Applicants who have completed the Professional Diploma in Lean Systems and/or Six Sigma are eligible for exemptions from those modules on this programme.

2 years part-time, blended.

Autumn / Spring

Graduate Careers

A graduate of the programme will be considered a Master Black Belt in Lean and Six Sigma.