Quality Management, Lean Systems - Specialist Diploma
University of Limerick
Key Information
Campus location
Limerick, Ireland
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
1 year
Pace
Part time
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Introduction
Quality Management, Lean Systems - Specialist Diploma
This Lean Black Belt course aims to develop participants' process improvement skills. The diploma will provide education and practical application to a Black Belt level in Lean. The course will enable participating companies gain competitive advantage through the application of Lean principles to drive improvement with measurable results. A company-based project will form a key element of the program, ensuring the integration of the various concepts in the participants’ workplace. It will provide participants with a practical application of Lean tools and techniques within their own organisation.
This project will need to result in significant improvements for participating company.
This program forms part of the MSc in Strategic Quality Management Lean Sigma Systems. Those who have completed this program may continue on to the MSc.
Course delivery combines traditional distance education with online learning and approximately three on-campus days per semester.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
For more information about scholarships, please visit the university website.
Curriculum
Autumn Semester
- Lean Thinking/Lean Tools 1
- Leadership & Change Management
Spring Semester
- Lean Thinking/Lean Tools 2
- Lean Project/Lean Healthcare Project
Program Outcome
Qualification: NFQ Level 9 Minor Award
Further Qualifications: Specialist Diploma in Lean Systems + Specialist Diploma in Six Sigma + Enterprise Improvement Project = MSc Qualification