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

Modules

Environmental Sustainable Governance (ESG)
This module familiarises the learner with the principles of sustainability from a global, national, and local viewpoint. It equips learners with key tools to integrate sustainability aims into management through sustainable methods such as the circular economy, recognising people as a primary asset of any organisation, and implementing Lean Enterprise Transformations.

Data Analysis
This module provides students with an understanding of a range of statistical tools through theoretical study and practical application using a widely used industry software package.

Organisational Behaviour and Change Management
This module focuses on key issues in managing effective change, exploring organisational behaviour and change management theories, principles, and case studies.

Applied Practice 3 – Applied Human Resource Management
The purpose of this module is to help students develop a critical understanding of Human Resource Management (HRM) in modern society and across industrial, commercial, and service organisations. It examines the changing nature of work, employment relationships, and the contribution of HRM practices to organisational effectiveness.

Statistical Process Control
This module covers the fundamental theory behind Statistical Process Control (SPC), a method used to monitor and control process quality through statistical analysis. Students will learn to construct and interpret control charts for variables and attributes, undertake capability analysis, and understand the relationship between capability analysis and process stability.

Good Manufacturing Practice
This module introduces students to the concept of GxP, with a focus on GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), GDP (Good Distribution Practice), GCP (Good Clinical Practice), and GLP (Good Laboratory Practice). It explores the evolution of GMP from basic product testing to tightly controlled manufacturing environments, providing insights into global quality control in medicine production for both traditional small-molecule drugs and modern biotherapeutics. The module also covers pre-clinical testing, clinical trials, and the relationship between GxP and Quality Assurance within a Total Quality Management framework.