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Master of Science in Quality Management and Validation (L9, 90 ECTS)
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Location: Online
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years: 1
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Fees: €2,500
Programme Overview
On successful completion of the programme, participants will have demonstrated the competencies necessary to:
- Adopt analytical, systematic approaches toward problem solving and decision making, while simultaneously displaying an appropriate awareness and understanding of the sensitivities involved in the context of organisational dynamics;
- Demonstrate personal qualities of empathy, leadership, teamworking;
- Manage their own learning and development, and evaluate their own experience through a reflective approach towards the impact of the programme on their lives;
- Be catalysts of change within their employing organisations, as a result of the adoption of creative and innovative approaches to opportunities and threats.
The Masters of Science in Quality Management and Validation programme (90 ECTs) is a two (2) year programme.
Programme Overview
Year 1
Semester 1
- Strategic Management and Leadership
- Project Management, Reliability Engineering and Risk Management
- Quality Management, Standards and Good Manufacturing Practice
Semester 2
- Statistical Process Control, Calibration and Validation
- Research Methods
- Applied Caste Studies Capstone Project
Year 2
Module 1: Dissertation
Module Aim
The dissertation will be strategic in nature and consist of 14,000 – 15,000 words approximately, excluding appendices. As the capstone component of the programme, this element will help integrate the curriculum content and learning and, in the process, it represents a significant element of the overall work leading to the qualification. The dissertation will draw on analytical and evaluative competences based upon knowledge and skills developed during the programme. The exercise also provides an opportunity for students to develop their interests in a particular area and to demonstrate an ability to undertake individual research.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the in-depth multidisciplinary knowledge and skills required to undertake a major project based upon independent academic research.
- Critically evaluate the published research in their chosen area and display the capability for self-directed learning.
- Research and Synthesise information and data in a rigorous, scientific and ethical manner.
- Utilise critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Synthesise a conclusive, coherent, literate document, strongly supported by evidence and a convincing analysis of findings that contributes to the body of knowledge in the general area focused upon.
- Through a critical lens construct and execute ethically correct research methodology.
Quality Management and Validation as a broad discipline welcomes candidates with expertise in various fields.
Candidates will have a minimum of a Level 8 Honours degree.
This programme also seeks learners who are currently working within industry who would like to formalise their experience through this learning programme or for those who perhaps would like to change careers and commence to work within a Quality Management role.
Working or unemployed and seeking to up-skill or change career.
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Level 8 Degree in any non-cognate discipline
and/or
Those with a level 7 degree in any non-cognate discipline with three years post qualification and/or those who meet the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) requirements as per the University RPL policy will also be considered. Such candidates will have to attend for interview.
In line with University policies, non-native English speakers are required to have an IELTS level of 6.5 or higher.
Candidates must successfully complete Year 1 before they can progress to Year 2
Two evenings per week (Online)
PLUS occasional Saturdays per semester (9am-1pm) (Online)
For online programmes, lectures will be delivered online, and recordings of lectures will be available to view in the student’s own time.
€2,500
One Year
Candidates who complete 60 credits (on completion of Year 1 of the programme) and wish to exit at this point will receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Quality Management and Validation. However, the full programme is offered as a 90 credit Master of Science in Quality Management and Validation degree. Graduates who complete the Postgraduate Diploma will be eligible to transfer to a Master of Science in Quality Management and Validation . Year 2 of the Masters programme involves the completion of a supervised 30 credits dissertation.