Quality Management, Lean Systems - Professional Diploma Programme content
Enhance your career opportunities and improve your company’s competitive advantage with a Black Belt in Lean Systems.
Key information
EU fees per year
€5,250
Non-EU fees per year
€5,250
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 9 Minor
Duration
One year
Attendance
Part-time
Programme type
Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery
Online
Start date
September / January
Award
Professional Diploma
Key information
- Complete part-time over one year
- Delivered online
- Intakes in both Autumn (September) and Spring (January)
- Modules taught during autumn and spring or spring and summer semesters
- Can be used to complete 30 credits towards Master of Professional Practice (MPP) or Masters in Strategic Quality Management, Lean Sigma Systems or MSc Engineering Practice
- Modules with (M) beside them can be taken as an independent micro-credential
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities
- Reflective practice and guided research
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers
Part-time considerations
- Designed for working professionals
- Evening or recorded lectures
- Additional prep and group work time
- Timetable provided after registration
Programme content
Core modules
- Lean Thinking/Lean Tools 1 (M) (AU5041) explains the concepts behind Lean tools and examines the various elements involved in using them to support an organisation's Lean transformation.
- Leadership, Change and Innovation Management (AU5033) explores the concepts of leadership, change management and teams, building on professional and personal experiences.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules
- Lean Thinking/Lean Tools 2 (AU5042) examines additional lean tools and tool deployment.
- Lean Systems Project (AU5092)/Lean Health Project (AU5082)integrates the different aspects of the taught modules and applies the student’s knowledge to a business standard, industry focused Black Belt project.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
