Quality for Industry - Galway
The aim of this programme is to provide students with the ability to develop and implement various quality systems which would lead to an accredited quality award/certification.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
2 years part-time, blended.
Study Hours
It is recommended that students should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5-credit module to their studies.
On-Campus Attendance
Typically blended delivery includes 3-4 on-campus classes per semester which takes in to account the context of the module under instruction.
Entry Requirements
This programme is available to graduates of the Level 7 programme in Quality for Industry or equivalent. The RPL process can be used to determine admission to the programme.
Further information
Total Fees €4,200
Fees for this part-time programme may be covered under the SUSI fee scheme for eligible candidates
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.
Learners will gain the leadership and communication skills required to work at the senior level in the area of quality and effect change. Learners will develop expertise in assessing regulatory requirements as well as implementing quality tools that cover the life cycle of various products and services. Such tools include the design of experiments, statistics, design quality assurance, risk management and microbial quality assurance.
Who should apply?
Suitable for those seeking career progression in the areas of Quality Engineer/Quality Managers and Quality Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) on quality related issues.
Modules
Quality Management Systems and Frameworks
Technical Writing with Case Studies
Statistics and Experimental Design
Design Quality Assurance
Regulatory Affairs
Research Project
Microbial Quality Assurance
Risk Management
Quality Management Operational Excellence
Examination & Assessment
Combination of continuous assessment and final assessments/exam.
Admissions: learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie