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Quality and Lean Management (Bachelor of Science, L7, 60 ECTS) (SUSI Funded)

  • Location: Online

  • years: 1.5

  • Fees: SUSI Funded

  • Level 7

  • Course Type Flexible and Professional Learning

  • Study Mode Part Time

  • Department Department of Lifelong Learning

  • Start Date 14/09/2026

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Course Overview

The aim of the BSc in Quality and Lean Management is to give learners an opportunity to acquire an integrated understanding of the operation and strategy of Quality and Lean Management and to develop transferable and transversal skills. The programme is designed to offer the learner an opportunity to gain a detailed knowledge of the theories and effective practice of Quality and Lean management and Validation which the learner can use in a wide variety of quality and lean management roles to improve organisational and business efficiencies and effectiveness.
This programme will be delivered online and part time through an innovative and interactive online learning environment. It utilises highly participatory learning and teaching pedegogies. The flexibility and agility of this programme, will allow learners to specialise in a pathway most suited to their skills, career aspirations, and employer needs while undertaking core modules that will give them the necessary skills and competencies which are required in a variety of quality and lean management roles.

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  • Stage 3

    Semester 1

    Environmental Sustainable Governance

    This module familiarises the learner with the principles of sustainability from a global, national and local viewpoint. This module will equip the learner with the key tools to integrate sustainability aims into Management, through sustainable methods such as the circular economy, understanding people as a primary asset of any organisation and implementation of Lean Enterprise Transformations.

    Data Analysis

    This module provides the student with an analysis a range of statistical tools through the prism of theory and a software package that is commonly used in a wide range of industries.

    Organisational Behaviour and Change Management

    This modules focusses on key issues involved in managing effective change focussing organisational behaviour and change management theories, principles and case studies.

    Semester 2

    Good Manufacturing Practice

    To introduce the students to the concept of GxP, with a particular focus on the elements of GMP, GDP, GCP and GLP.The course will locate the concept of GMP in the constellation of GxP and explain the coherent framework of GxP. GMP has undergone an evolution from minimally testing product to one of product produced in the most tightly controlled environment possible. This course will provide a synopsis of global control of
    quality in medicine manufacture for both traditional small molecule and more recent large molecule biotherapeutics. In addition to a manufacturing focus it will also consider the important areas of pre-clinical testing and development, clinical trials and GCP. The course will also explore the relationship between GxP and Quality Assurance using a Total Quality Management model.

    Statistical Process Control

    This course addresses the basic theory behind Statistical Process Control (SPC), a method used in monitoring and controlling the quality of a process through statistical analysis to reduce variation. This module aims to ensure students gain the ability to construct and interpret control charts for variables and attributes, to undertake capability analysis and demonstrate an understanding of the important relationship between capability analysis and process stability as observed on control charts

    Semester 3

    Applied Practice 3 – Applied Human Resource Management

    The purpose of this module is to facilitate the students in developing a critical view of Human Resource Management (HRM) in the context of modern society and management practice across industrial, commercial and service organisations. The module explores the changing nature of work, working lives and the employment relationship and evaluates the contribution of Human Resource Management and its practices to organisational
    effectiveness.

  • Minimum Entry Requirements

    Students must have completed the Higher Certificate in Operations, Quality and Lean Management (Level 6) or equivalent

    or

    Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)

    Please review the academic entry requirements for this programme.

    If you do not hold these qualifications but would like your application to be assessed under RPL please contact us via email using the contact information below.

  • This programme will be delivered in a blended Format. Lectures will take place predominantly online with selected Saturday’s per semester taking place at TUS Athlone Campus. Attendance at these days is mandatory.

  • Each 10-credit module normally equates to approximately 200 total learning hours. Total learning hours include the time spent in class, such as lectures, tutorials, and practical elements, as well as time spent working independently outside of college.

    The balance between these varies by discipline and level of study, and learners should be aware that workload will increase at particular times, especially when assignments are due.

  • The programme is assessed through a combination of continuous assessments, project work and examinations.

  • This programme is funded under the Part Time Fee Scheme (SUSI) for Selected Undergraduate Programmes.

    This is a Government Funded Scheme.

    For more information on funding and how to apply see https://www.susi.ie/funding-for-part-time-undergraduate-courses/

    The programme code for your SUSI application is : AL_SQLMA_7FS.

  • Applications will close on 28th August 2026 at 5pm.

    Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

    Programme run subject to viable numbers.

  • Bachelor of Science in Quality and Lean Management, Level 7, 180 ECTS.