Strategic Quality Management, Lean Sigma Systems - MSc Entry requirements

Become a Lean and Six Sigma Master Black Belt and develop the expertise to apply quality management tools and techniques to your organisation.

NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major

Duration Two years

Attendance Part-time

Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible

Delivery Online

Start date September / January

Award Masters (MSc)

Requirements

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a 2.2 (second class honours, grade 1) in any discipline and at least three years of relevant work experience.
If you have completed the Professional Diploma in Lean Systems and/or Six Sigma, you can be enrolled directly to Year 2 of the programme and complete the Enterprise Improvement Project in one year.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.
At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL) policy.
NOTE: All students use JMP statistical analysis software in their SixSigma modules. You must be able to install JMP on a computer/laptop and have access to company data sets in order to successfully complete these modules. Please check with your IT department/company that you have the necessary permissions before embarking on this programme.

*Academic transcripts and certificates
- UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
Copy of your birth certificate or passport
English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
Copy of your CV

English Language Competency certificate
For details on accepted language qualifications, visit English Language Requirements

To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
- Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
- Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
*If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date; you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying.