Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:37
This course comprises two elements, Quality Systems and Risk Management. In the Quality Systems element students are introduced to the principles behind modern quality systems, and business process management. Statutory standards are investigated and discussed e.g. ISO9000, EFQM. The roles of statistics and statistical control in both quality and risk are addressed. The risk management element discusses in detail various qualitative techniques commonly used in industry and investigates how quantitative methods can be put into practice. Its importance in the area of project management is discussed in a holistic way, with practical examples of how this works in industry.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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This course comprises two elements, Quality Systems and Risk Management. In the Quality Systems element students are introduced to the principles behind modern quality systems, and business process management. Statutory standards are investigated and discussed e.g. ISO9000, EFQM. The roles of statistics and statistical control in both quality and risk are addressed. The risk management element discusses in detail various qualitative techniques commonly used in industry and investigates how quantitative methods can be put into practice. Its importance in the area of project management is discussed in a holistic way, with practical examples of how this works in industry.
This course is delivered as a part-time (on-campus) and a part-time (distance learning) option.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st attempt: 1 three hour examination (50%) 1 Risk Assignment (25%) and 1 Quality Assignment (25%).
Resit: The re-sit will comprise of re-doing the failed
element/s (exam and/or coursework assessment/s) from the 1st attempt
with a maximum CGS mark of D3. The marks for other elements (successfully
passed) will be carried over. Resit mark of either RP or RF will be recorded.
There are no assessments for this course.
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