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

Financial Management and Accounting 

The aim of the module is to provide students with an understanding of the financial accounting concepts, which will enable them to produce and interpret financial statements for limited liability companies, and management accounting techniques used for the provision of information to mangers to assist with planning, control and decision-making.

Students will use spreadsheet models with an accounting bias using MS Excel or equivalent.

Operations & Supply Chain Management 

The aim of this module is to evaluate the strategic development of structural and infrastructural features of operations systems in relation to organisational and market requirements. The module will assess how operations and supply chain management can support and effect the formulation and implementation of corporate strategies in companies and other organisations.

Lean Management 

The Lean Six Sigma module covers the key aspects of Lean and Six Sigma, demonstrating the relationship between them and how they complement each other. Both Lean and Six Sigma have a defined series of steps or phases. Although the steps or phases are different for each methodology, there is a common underlying philosophy; namely, processes can be analysed and systematically improved on a continuous basis. This course will
provide participants with a solid foundation for defining Lean and Six Sigma projects and then launching the projects successfully. The course covers topics such as creating a project charter, creating a SIPOC chart, creating a Value Stream Map and setting up a data collection plan. It provides participants with problem solving skills with a particular emphasis on the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control) model. The course is recommended to employees or prospective employees of companies engaging in Lean Six Sigma processes and who might lead or participate in small projects. The course is also suitable for project managers, team leaders, consultants, and managers.

Business Management 

To provide students with an understanding of management practice and human behaviour in organisational settings.
To illustrate how knowledge of management practice and human behaviour can contribute to the success of an organisation.
To facilitate students to apply theory and knowledge to real situations.

Group Project and Integrative Learning 

To provide the student with the opportunity to integrate the learning, knowledge, skills and competencies, gained in the various modules of the programme. This will be achieved through focus on a group project that will facilitate team based learning, teamwork, communication skills, and therefore assist the learner develop management and leadership capacity to analyse their environment, select courses of action, plan, organise and
present plans in a coherent and convincing fashion. The group project will culminate with a group presentation on a business theme.

Quality Management for the Service Industry 

The aim of this module is to provide the learner with knowledge and expertise in managing quality in a service setting so that they can contribute effectively in today’s working environment and to develop the learner’s awareness of the importance of quality to the management and marketing of a service organisation.

Minimum Entry Requirements

This programme will be delivered online though our virtual learning environment.

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, examinations and project work.

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.