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Fee: SUSI Funded
Campus: Online
Years: 5
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Click hereThis honours degree provides a comprehensive, industry-focused education in quality assurance, lean thinking, regulatory affairs, and operational excellence. It is designed for professionals seeking to develop advanced skills in quality and lean management while gaining a deep understanding of the systems and strategies that drive efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement in modern organisations.
The programme blends theoretical knowledge with practical, work-based learning and equips graduates with the technical and strategic capabilities to influence organisational performance. Students will explore topics such as Six Sigma methodologies, validation and regulatory standards, sustainability (ESG), data analysis, and supply chain management, while developing leadership, project management, and change management competencies.
With a strong emphasis on real-world application, each stage of the course includes applied practice modules that encourage reflective learning, personal development, and direct integration of course content into the student’s work context. Whether working in pharma, medtech, manufacturing, services, or the public sector, this course will support learners in becoming agents of innovation and quality in their field.
Delivered part-time during the day, the programme is tailored to support flexible access to higher education for working adults and career changers.
Workplace-Relevant Learning – Applied practice modules in each stage ensure the course is directly aligned with real-world challenges and solutions.
Industry-Informed Curriculum – Developed in consultation with industry partners and regulatory bodies to reflect current best practices and emerging trends.
Cross-Sector Application – Designed to meet the needs of learners in a range of sectors including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, food, engineering, public services, and more.
Regulatory and Compliance Focus – Gain in-depth knowledge of ISO standards, GxP practices, validation, auditing, and regulatory affairs in Irish, EU and international contexts.
Lean and Quality Expertise – Build specialised skills in Lean Management, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
Sustainability and Leadership – Engage with ESG frameworks, ethical management, and the development of leadership skills for responsible innovation.
This course is ideally suited to:
Quality professionals seeking formal qualifications and career progression
Individuals working in regulated industries such as pharma, medtech, and food
Managers and team leads seeking to implement lean or continuous improvement systems
Technicians and operatives aspiring to move into supervisory or compliance roles
Career changers interested in quality, regulatory, or operational excellence pathways
Recent graduates from Level 5 programmes looking to earn an Honours degree
Funding Opportunites
Funding OpportunitiesMature applicants (i.e over 23 years)
or
Leaving Certificate Grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish)
or
QQI Level 5 Full award with a minimum of eight modules. or Recognition of Prior Learning (APL/APEL)
Lean Project Management
Covers Lean and Six Sigma principles, focusing on DMAIC methodology, problem-solving tools, and process improvement.
Calibration Services and Preventative Maintenance
Explores the principles and practices of equipment calibration and maintenance to ensure operational reliability.
Standards and Regulatory Policies and Implementation
Examines the implementation of standards and regulations in industry, including ISO and sector-specific requirements.
Reliability Engineering and Risk Management
Focuses on the analysis and improvement of system reliability and risk management methodologies.
Applied Practice 4: Capstone (20 ECTS)
A substantial applied project integrating learning across modules, focused on real-world business challenges.
Environmental Sustainable Governance (ESG)
Explores sustainability strategies and tools including circular economy and Lean Enterprise within governance frameworks.
Data Analysis
Teaches statistical tools and software applications for data interpretation and decision-making.
Organisational Behaviour and Change Management
Analyses theories and practices related to organisational behaviour, change management, and leadership.
Applied Practice 3 – Applied Human Resource Management
Develops critical understanding of HRM and its contribution to organisational success.
Statistical Process Control
Introduces SPC techniques to monitor and control process quality through control charts and capability analysis.
Good Manufacturing Practice
Explores GxP standards, including GMP and its role in quality assurance and pharmaceutical compliance.
Problem Solving Tools and Techniques
Teaches tools for analysing and improving processes using Lean Six Sigma principles and statistical reasoning.
Applied Practice 2: Organisational Alignment
Focuses on applying theory to workplace-based improvement projects using strategic analysis tools.
Financial and Management Accounting
Covers budgeting, costing, and interpretation of financial statements for planning and decision-making.
Supply Chain Management
Explores logistics, supply chain integration, and sustainable practices aligned with strategic objectives.
Fundamentals in Regulatory Affairs
Covers key regulatory standards and auditing principles across various sectors including pharma and medtech.
Validation Principles and Practices
Examines validation and verification in regulated environments with focus on GMP compliance.
Business and Operations Management
Provides a foundational understanding of managing operations, resources, and business strategy.
Fundamentals of Quality Assurance
Covers quality systems, standards and methods ensuring consistent and compliant production.
Introduction to Mathematics and Statistics
Introduces basic mathematical and statistical methods applicable to business and quality environments.
Lean Management
Explores Lean thinking, continuous improvement, and waste reduction in operational contexts.
Quality Management
Covers quality principles, standards, tools and techniques for process and product improvement.
Applied Practice 1: Personal and Professional Context
Develops career planning, emotional intelligence, and workplace well-being through reflective learning.
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quality and Lean Management will be delivered on a Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am – 11.30am and 12pm – 2pm .Students who cannot attend live lectures have the ability to watch recordings via our virtual learning environment.
This programme is funded under the Part Time Fee Scheme (SUSI) for Selected Undergraduate Programmes.
For more information on this scheme see https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2024/si/370/made/en/pdf
This is a Government Funded Programme.
This programme is only open to successful applicants for SUSI funding for this particular programme
Students will be required to pay a deposit of €500 on registration, which will be returned to the student on approval of SUSI funding for the student and the student’s active engagement during the first four(4) weeks of the programme.
For more information on funding and how to apply see https://www.susi.ie/funding-for-part-time-undergraduate-courses/
Five years
Successful graduates of this programme are eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Quality Management and Validation (Part-time, Online)
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